Grow Like a Tree is a book for curious children of all ages, exploring the life cycle of trees and the role forest fires play in this process. Exhibition events include an opening reception with the illustrator on Friday, May 2, 5-8p at Saranac Art Projects. A reading by the author with interactive land art activities with the illustrator for children of all ages will take place Wednesday, May 21, 5-7p at Saranac Art Projects.

Rebekah Wilkins-Pepiton (illustrator) is a multi-disciplinary artist, art educator, and lover of the outdoors. She lives in Spokane, WA, and teaches at Central Valley High School. For more, visit: www.bekawp.com

Lisa E. Silvestri (Author) is a writer, professor, and tree hugger. She lives in Pennsylvania, the only state named for its forests. Her other books include Peace by Peace and Friended at the Front. For more, visit: www.lisaellensilvestri.com