Gina Stevens: A Tree Could Be

Kalamazoo Public Library presents Writers’ Block, a forum where independently published local writers can tell the world about their work. This episode features author Gina Stevens as she discusses her book A Tree Could Be.

Griffin follows his heart as he goes on a hike in the forest next to his house. Wandering down the path, he begins to notice and understand how valuable trees really are to our survival, from helping us breathe to acting as a habitat for countless critters that bring a forest to life. Explore the forest and all the things a tree could be along with our hero, and find out how easy it is to make a difference yourself in this beautifully illustrated children’s book!

Gina Stevens sees life through a child’s eyes and the lens of a Polaroid. So, it was only a matter of time before her passions for art, nature, and raising children collided to produce her first book, A Tree Could Be.

Something is always growing in Gina’s world. Plants in her sprawling garden. Her son. Her own design business, Nine18 Creative. In the rare moments she gets to herself, you’ll find her barefoot probably trying to grow some exotic plant from a seed. Also, not running.

An artist to the core, she earned a degree in Fine Art – Graphic Design from Western Michigan University then spent six years in corporate communications at Kellogg Company. She and her husband share their log home in Michigan with their son, medium-sized dog, and cat.

Recorded 06/29/2021

Categories: Writers’ Block: Local Authors