Neighborhood-Kids All Local. All for Kids. All the Time.

Authors

•   Abby Franklin
  

  Abby Franklin is the owner of Loving Space School with preschool and Kindergarten programs focused on creative thinking and socialization. Abby enjoys taking long walks with her husband Chris, good wine, and hosting friends for dinner. Her proudest accomplishments are her children, Raeanne and Leo.

•   Evelyn Turner
  

  Evelyn Turner is the owner of The Easy Entrée, where you’ll find hassle-free home cooking. In her spare time, she loves to read and go boating in the San Juan Islands. Evelyn and her husband Richard also enjoy seeing (and spoiling) their two grandchildren, Kyle and Rachel, ages 7 and 5.

•   Ginger Oppenheimer
  

  Ginger Oppenheimer has lived in Bellingham for nearly 25 years and is an avid year-round trail runner. She usually can't wait for winter so she can skate ski with her husband. Ginger works in editing and marketing. Dark chocolate is the key to her happiness.

•   Jill Burns
  

  Jill Burns, a freelance writer and English teacher, is trying her hand at full-time parenting for the first year of her son's life. She enjoys writing poetry, creative non-fiction, and reviews. She enjoys living in Bellingham because of all the outdoor activities, like sea kayaking and hiking.

•   Jim Schmotzer
  

  Jim Schmotzer has been educating kids, adults, and college students for over 20 years. His hobbies include running, reading, and sharing his knowledge of Bellingham history with others. Jim and his wife Connie have two grown sons and three grandchildren.

•   Joanna Nesbit
  

  Joanna Nesbit is a home-based freelance writer. She thinks she can write and parent at the same time. She and her husband, Curt, are developing new interests through their two kids, including chess, Girl Scouts, soccer, and horses. In her limited spare time, she enjoys reading, running, and good beer.

•   Theresa Carpine
  

  Theresa Carpine is an online journalist for Neighborhood-Kids.com. When she’s not writing, she enjoys knitting, listening to music, and babysitting some really cute kids. Her favorite Bellingham activity is getting coffee at La Vie en Rose and used book browsing at Michael’s Books.