Local author, Kaya McLaren, lives on the east slope of the Cascade Mountains in Washington State where she writes and teaches middle school art. In her spare time she loves to hike and stand up paddleboard with her dog Frida, as well as bicycle, ski, kayak, an visit as many national parks and hot springs as possible. 

Her books include The Firelight Girls, The Road to Enchantment, On the Divinity of Second Changes, and How I Came to Sparkle Again. In January 2021, she will release What's Worth Keeping. In this novel, during one unforgettable summer, three generations of one family receive the best gift of all time: a second chance. 

All NCW Virtual Reads events are free an open to the public. Events will be held through the Zoom digital meeting platform. To participate, register here. Registrants will receive an email with the Zoom meeting information.

During each event, attendees will be able to hear from the author and submit questions through chat for the author to answer live.