'KenKarta' Author and Daughters Sign Book Copies to Benefit Library

Fans poured into the library Friday to explore Alison Kartevold’s fantasy world, “KenKarta: Battle of the Onoxmon.”

Alison Kartevold and her daughters, Veronica and Sophia, co-created the fantasy epic, "KenKarta: Battle of the Onoxmon." The book made its national debut at Peters Township Public Library on Friday. The magical land gets its name from an interwoven mix of the author's two family names, Kendall and Kartevold. Fantasy fans braved torrential rains to meet Kartevold and her young co-creators at the book launch party. Les Polinko, the book’s illustrator, was also in attendance. “It’s a magical read. It was a pleasure to illustrate,” Polinko explained. “(Kartevold's) creatures are one of a kind.” Kartevold was surrounded by family and friends for the event. Her neighbor, Christi DeWitt, and Barb Wylie, a friend from Peters Creek Presbyterian …

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Great Escape

Don't Forget to Write

Writing gives you a chance to record your world, or to escape it.

This week’s Great Escape takes us to the farthest stretches of your imagination. Local author Alison Kartevold shares her opinions on how writing can help you escape the stress and monotony of your daily routine, as well as help you create a legacy for your children. Kartevold’s offering to the literary world is a fantasy adventure entitled “KenKarta: Battle of the Onoxmon.” Even though the byline on the book jacket recognizes only Alison Kartevold as the author, the story would not have existed if not for aid of Kartevold’s two daughters, Veronica and Sophia. The tale of how Kartevold’s children helped her parent “KenKarta” is a truly exceptional one, reminiscent of how oral traditions propagated prior to the advent of the printing press…

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Get Out: Book Launch Party, Vintage to Vogue Open House and Scott Blasey

Check out what's happening in Peters this weekend. Feel free to add your own events in the comments.

1. Afternoon Movie & Munchies Where/When: Peters Township Public Library, Thursday, 4-6 p.m. Why Go: Join us for a relaxing afternoon of movies and munchies in the Teen Reading Room! The program is for grades six through 12. Register at the teen desk. Pricing: Free 2. KenKarta Book Launch Party Where/When: Peters Township Public Library, Friday, 4-7 p.m. Why go?: KenKarta: Battle of the Onoxmon, a novel written by local author Alison Kartevold, with and for her daughters, is making its national debut. Join us to help celebrate this momentous event with free food, prizes, entertainment and music! Check out our recent Patch article on the book's story and Kartevold's inspiration. The authors and co-creators will be on-hand to sign copies of …

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Princesses, Hobyahs, Lord Leamoldae—Oh My!

Local author's newly-published fantasy adventure book already intriguing young students' minds.

Peters resident and author Alison Kartevold dedicates her book, "KenKarta: Battle of the Onoxmon," to her "angel babies with eyes of blue"—her daughters, Veronica and Sophia, who were instrumental in creating the world where the book takes place.  It all started five years ago, with no intention of publication. One night Kartevold’s eldest daughter had a bad dream and asked her to tell her a story. It was 2 a.m. and Kartevold was half asleep, she said. She began to improvise. She had incorporated activities they did during a family trip to Idaho from which they’d just returned. A story of riding horses turned into fairies and purple dragons—the book’s evolution and inscription had begun. The story of "KenKarta" evolved through dinner-table…

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