Author Visits Local Library
Pictured: Children listen attentively while author Daniel Bernstrom reads a book to them.
Daniel R. Bernstrom, critically acclaimed author of six picture books, including the Minnesota Book Award-winning Big Papa and the Time Machine, was at the Edgerton Public Library on Friday, July 15. Bernstrom read a few of his books, talked about the inspiration for his writing, and explained his writing process.
Bernstrom’s books have been on a number of notable lists, including the Banks Street College of Reading Best Books of the Year, CCBC (Cooperative Children’s Book Center), and the American Library Association. His books have been nominated for the Cybils Award in several states, and his latest book, Big Papa and the Time Machine, was one of several books selected for the PBS virtual Let’s Learn program.
He currently works as an English Faculty member for Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Worthington, Minn., teaching Literature and English Composition. He received his Bachelor’s in Electronic Media Communications from the Northwestern University and his MFA (Master of Fine Arts) in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University. He lives in Worthington with his wife Heather and five children.
