Kathleen Angelone’s Story Archive

A Gathering In Hope by Philip Gulley

November 10, 2016 | by Kathleen Angelone

Silly me, I thought Philip Gulley’s new book, A Gathering In Hope, would concern the parishioners gathering in the new and improved Meeting House financed by the generous bequest to the church detailed in the previous book of the series. That would, however, be too simple and prosaic for Sam … Read More

Ferguson & Faith: Sparking Leadership & Awakening Community by Leah Gunning Francis

October 27, 2016 | by Kathleen Angelone

Leah Gunning Francis lived in St. Louis on August 9, 2014, the day Michael Brown died in Ferguson. Her new book, Ferguson & Faith: Sparking Leadership & Awakening Community, brings us the thoughts and actions of 24 clergy and 13 young leaders who were active in the actions following the … Read More

Hoo-Hoo-Hoo Hoosiers! by Terry Hutchens, Illustrated by Phil Velikan

October 13, 2016 | by Kathleen Angelone

Hoo-Hoo-Hoo Hoosiers! by Terry Hutchens and illustrated by Phil Velikan celebrates IU basketball for current fans and the next generation of fans to whom Hutchens dedicates the book. The story truly starts on the cover with a mother (wearing an IU jersey) and her daughter pointing at an owl (also … Read More

The Boys Who Challenged Hitler: Knud Pedersen and the Churchill Club by Phillip Hoose

October 6, 2016 | by Kathleen Angelone

When Nazi Germany invaded Denmark in 1940, the Danish government offered no resistance. This greatly upset Knud Pedersen and his friends. After much discussion, they formed the Churchill Club to offer resistance. Hoosier author Phillip Hoose chronicles their resistance and its effects in his new book, The Boys Who Challenged … Read More

Irvington Halloween Festival Writing Contest

September 22, 2016 | by Kathleen Angelone

The 70th annual Irvington Halloween Festival features a writing contest for writers of any age. Contestants are encouraged to submit original poems, stories and essays that have a Halloween or autumn theme. The contest is open to all ages. Winners will read their entries at the Spooky Stories event at … Read More