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Think Ink Books is excited to announce the release of our first children’s book: A Message Across Time by Barbara Klett and illustrated by Alana Wilson! Scroll on to learn more about this once-in-a-lifetime read.

A Message Across Time by Barbara Klett

A Message Across Time by Barbara Klett

A Message Across Time is a whimsical story that transports you to the summit of your imagination. Author Barbara Klett invites you to venture inside these magical pages to unearth a tale of growth and discovery.

Experience adventures with unexpected consequences and heartfelt friendships that defy the odds. In the setting of a small, rural community with its wheat fields, playgrounds, graveyards, and delightful characters, readers are invited to share the timeless experiences of an unforgettable season of life.

In this book filled to the brim with surprising twists and turns, there is only one thing for certain: Fun and adventure lie ahead on the streets of Weston.

Praise for A Message Across Time

  • I look forward to reading "A Message Across Time" to my grade school grandchildren. What an opportunity to explain life without a cell phone while telling my own stories! When remembering life past, what can we learn--both about who we are now, and how we came to be?

    Darcy Dauble, Library Director

  • As a middle school English teacher, if I assigned this book to my students, we would have a lot to talk about. There are elements of good educational value for writing, social studies, history, and even chemistry.

    Paul McLerran, Editor

  • I really enjoyed reading "A Message Across Time." The author paints a wonderful image of the town she obviously loves deeply. These heartwarming stories portray a colorful picture of childhood and the adventures shared with friends in the community. I think readers will enjoy the mischief and escapades presented within this book’s pages.

    Lindsey Nelson, Exact Edits

  • Author, A Message Across Time

    From the adventurous stock of Oregon Territory pioneers, author Barbara Klett is the great-granddaughter of 1875 homesteader Jesse Z. Winn. Raised in the same community as her granddad and father, Barbara’s heart beats strong for those in Eastern Oregon.

    Wife, mother, educator, student, ninth-of-eleven children in her family, this closet non-reader snuck her way through school until the door to reading finally unlocked for her. Come, enjoy the escapades of kids who uncover mysteries, face danger, and build lasting friendships through the eyes of this extraordinary storyteller.

    Interested in hearing from Barbara herself? Check out Think Ink’s exclusive interview with the author of A Message Across Time, linked HERE!

  • Illustrator, A Message Across Time

    Alana Wilson is an illustrator and character designer from sunny San Diego, California. With a background in foster care volunteering, her body of work is dedicated to creating positive, diverse representation in children’s literature. She aims to inspire kids to believe that they can be the heroes of their own unique stories.

    Having recently graduated summa cum laude from Point Loma Nazarene University, Alana is feeling blessed to add A Message Across Time to her rapidly-growing professional portfolio! To view more of Alana’s art, click here: www.artoflanashea.com

  • Narrator, A Message Across Time

    Nan McNamara is the recipient of multiple Earphones Awards, the AudioFile Best of 2016 distinction, and an ABR Finalist for 2018. She has narrated over 200 audiobooks. Her 20-plus years as a professional actress on stage, television, and film translate into audiobook narration that absolutely fits with the book she presents.

    Nan has narrated fiction and non-fiction titles in many genres for Penguin/RandomHouse, Tantor, HarperCollins, Hachette Audio, Oasis Audio, Dreamscape, ChristianAudio, Audible, and now for Think Ink Books!

    You will love how A Message Across Time becomes real through her gift of voice!

    To view more about Nan McNamara, visit https://www.nanmcnamara.com/

    The audio version of the book may be purchased on Audible.

Author + Illustrator + Narrator Bios

Nan McNamara