The Wolf Welcome Committee and Paulina Springs Books are teaming up to bring together two extremely talented authors. Rosanne Parry has written numerous books for youth. Her New York Times bestseller, A Wolf Called Wander, is based on the story of the famous wolf OR-7. And, in 2020, Parry’s book was Paulina Springs’ best-selling book for tweens. She will share her passion for writing stories with animals as the main characters. Central Oregon’s Susan Strauss, renowned story teller and author will open the event with some captivating wolf-based myths. Both authors have a knack for drawing on science to create compelling narratives. All ages are welcome!

A Wolf Called Wander: A New York Times bestseller! This gripping novel about survival and family is based on the real story of one wolf’s incredible journey to find a safe place to call home. Illustrated throughout, this irresistible tale by award-winning author Rosanne Parry is for fans of Sara Pennypacker’s Pax and Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan.

Swift, a young wolf cub, lives with his pack in the mountains learning to hunt, competing with his brothers and sisters for hierarchy, and watching over a new litter of cubs. Then a rival pack attacks, and Swift and his family scatter. Alone and scared, Swift must flee and find a new home. His journey takes him a remarkable one thousand miles across the Pacific Northwest. The trip is full of peril, and Swift encounters forest fires, hunters, highways, and hunger before he finds his new home.

Inspired by the extraordinary true story of a wolf named OR-7 (or Journey), this irresistible tale of survival invites readers to experience and imagine what it would be like to be one of the most misunderstood animals on earth.

Includes black-and-white illustrations throughout and a map as well as information about the real wolf who inspired the novel.

Don't miss Rosanne Parry's stand-alone companion novel, A Whale of the Wild.