Topic: Books

Children's author Avi recently stopped by the Bookworm of Edwards & spoke with Plum about his history, his inspiration to write for children and why children are the best audience. Avi contends that artists must be stubborn and authors must write reading, because it is only from extensive reading that authors can perfect their craft.

Vail International Gallery's Marc LeVarn shows us an entire book of fine art to flip through during a morning show visit in July 2008.

Dr. Kirk Johnson, author of "Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway," and "Gas
Trees and Car Turds," sat down with Plum's Tim Stenovec to talk about the ancient artifacts he's found all over the Eagle Valley. Dr. Johnson was visiting Vail and spoke as part of Vail Symposium's "Know Your Valley" series.

Stephen Bedford, General Manager of the Bookworm of Edwards, stopped by Fresh Tracks to talk about the various authors and artists who will be showcasing their work at the Bookworm this month.

Author Mira Kamdar stopped by Fresh Tracks to discuss her book "Planet India", a study of India's transformation into a microcosm of the world.
Kamdar was in town as part of Vail Symposium's Hot Topic series.

Inspirational local author Diane Dike stopped by Fresh Tracks and spoke with Erik Williams about her non-profit Second Chance with Saving Grace and latest book "Gracie Discovers Her Purpose".

Humor On The Slopes brought New Yorker caroonists to Beaver Creek for a laughter filled weekend. Plum was on hand for two wonderful events "Kidtooning" paired kids and cartoonists together for a collaborative work, and "Cartoons & Cocktails" allowed adults see their ideas transformed into art.

John Wood, founder and CEO of Room to Read and author of Leaving Microsoft to Change the World, stopped by the set of the MorningNoon&Night show to discuss Room to Read's progress in promoting literacy in the developing world.