Contact info:
Lives in: Shoreview, MN
Email: wes_e@hotmail.com
Website: https://weserwin.com/
Phone: 651-728-0248
Author of: Children’s Fiction and Picture Books
Age group: Preschool, elementary, and middle school
Books:
Turtle Tug-Of-War: A Boundary Waters Counting Book (2025) by Beaver’s Pond Press.
Fire and Ashes: A Boy and an African Proverb, co-authored with Ahmed Hassan (2022) by The Little Fig
Publisher Website: https://thelittlefig.com/
Boundary Waters ABC (2014) by AdventureKeen (out of print)
Books Awards:
Nominated for a Minnesota Book Award (2014)
Highlights/Bio:
Wes Erwin is the author of three picture books. His newest book is Turtle Tug-Of-War: A Boundary Waters Counting Book. He also co-authored Fire and Ashes: A Boy and an African Proverb and authored Boundary Waters ABC. Wes writes picture books and middle grade novels, and entertains and informs children with stories about the writing process and the Boundary Waters. Wes was selected as one of the Anoka County Library’s Local Featured Authors for 2025. In his spare time, he enjoys canoeing and camping with his family. Wes lives in Shoreview, Minnesota.
Presentation Title & Description:
The Turtle Tug-of-War: A Boundary Waters Counting Book presentation is fun, interactive, and informational. Attendees learn about a special place in Minnesota while counting up to ten and back to one again. Props like a miniature canoe, a loon, and a moose are shared. Questions encouraged!
*Also available for virtual presentations via Zoom*
Fees:
Please contact the author at wes_e@hotmail.com for fees.