The Well-Read Moose in Coeur d'Alene and Make-A-Wish Idaho teamed up to grant 15-year-old Mariah Lowman's wish: she wanted to be a published author and to celebrate with a book signing at her favorite bookstore. Her debut novel, Dragon Slayers, is the first part of the Golden Heir series.
Make-A-Wish Idaho's director of mission delivery Matt Dahlgran said this was the first time Make-A-Wish has helped get a book published in the U.S. Liz Burkwist of the Well-Read Moose reported, "The day was filled with joy, emotion, and a deep sense of community as Mariah held her book in her hands for the very first time and shared it with close family and friends. As booksellers, it was incredibly meaningful to witness not just the launch of a new fantasy series, and being chosen as the setting for such a milestone moment is something we will never forget."
Pictured from left: bookstore owner Melissa DeMotte; author Mariah Lowman; Liz Burkwist, community outreach and events.