Join us for a special storytime presented by local children's book author, Lisa Williams, where she will be reading her latest release, Soulfire. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing after the event! The event is taking place at 10:00 am on Thursday, September 10, 2026. This is geared for children ages 3 and up. Registration is required. Sign up through our calendar here.
ABOUT THE BOOK: Zanthi is a young, brilliant inventor who unexpectedly creates a gadget that is mesmerizing! No one expected his invention to cause problems in the beautiful community of Gallineos. Join Zanthi and his curious friend Amo and her big sister Epi, as they learn to live full lives in a world with gadgets and close friendships. This heartwarming story is an uplifting tale for the whole family. As parents and children experience this story together, it will touch each heart and reawaken the desire to live with a Soulfire that is big and bright! Read Soulfire today and find out if the three friends remember what's really important before it's too late!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lisa is a mother of three grown children and "Amma" to three grandchildren, ages 3, 2, and 1. Lisa has dedicated her life to nurturing children and strengthening families.
With more than 20 years of experience as an early childhood educator, Lisa holds a pre-K–3 early childhood license and a master's degree in education. Lisa is also the founder of It All Matters, a nonprofit organization serving parents of babies and young children in Northwest Ohio.
Today, Lisa works with Wauseon Schools as a Family Support Educator and enjoys facilitating Bamboo Babies, a ten-session parent-empowerment series with co-facilitator April Beck. April and Lisa provide two cohorts a year to the community, free of cost due to donations to the nonprofit from generous Fulton County donors. Lisa is also enjoying facilitating Unplugged Beginnings: The Power of Presence, a puzzle experience that helps parents and grandparents understand the addictive potential of technology and the importance of prioritizing real-life relationships and foundational skills before screen time.
Lisa is the author of Soulfire, a story that encourages readers to put relationships first and embrace the lasting impact of meaningful human connection.