Best-selling Children's Author Sheri Fink Announces Spring Book Tour

Online, April 4, 2012 (Newswire.com) - To celebrate the release of her new children's book, The Little Gnome, author Sheri Fink will be touring this Spring!

In honor of Children's Book Week, Sheri will be doing several events in her hometown community of Culpeper, Virginia the week of May 7. She'll be speaking at local elementary schools, having an author visit with the local Girl Scouts, and hosting a Bedtime Story Time Pajama Party at the Culpeper County Library.

The Culpeper native will read her children's books and share what it takes to be a writer. She'll also inspire kids to do their best in school and to pursue their dreams. Sheri 's inspirational children's books, The Little Rose and The Little Gnome, appeal to kids ages 5-10 and have an empowering, uplifting message that can positively influence them for years to come.

"I'm thrilled to be able to give back to Culpeper, my wonderful hometown community. I'm honored to inspire the local children to discover their unique gifts and to pursue their dreams," says the author. "I'm really looking forward to it!"

Published March 22, 2012, The Little Gnome children's book debuted at #1 on the Amazon best-seller list. Beautifully illustrated by best-selling illustrator Mary Erikson Washam, it's a heartwarming tale about an adorable garden gnome experiencing the wonder of the four seasons for the first time. When Summer changes to Fall and then to Winter, the Little Gnome learns to look for the good in change. This enchanting story helps kids of all ages embrace change while learning about the seasons.

The Little Gnome is especially meaningful for children who are facing changes in their lives, such as moving, attending a new school, marriage, divorce, new siblings, and peer pressure. The Little Gnome retails for $24.95 and is available for purchase online at TheLittleGnome.com and Amazon.com.

For more information on Sheri's upcoming author events, visit her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SheriFinkFan.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND THE ILLUSTRATOR

Sheri Fink is a #1 best-selling children's author, founder of Author Success Academy, and an international speaker. Sheri writes books that inspire and delight children while planting seeds of self-esteem. Her first book, The Little Rose, has been a #1 best-seller on Amazon for over 40 weeks and became the #1 Top-Rated Children's eBook on Amazon. Her second inspirational children's book, The Little Gnome, was published in March 2012 and immediately became a #1 best-seller. Sheri's passion for helping other authors' dreams come true blossomed into the Author Success Academy, a mentoring program that transforms aspiring authors into successful entrepreneurs.

Mary Erikson Washam is a freelance illustrator living in Dallas, Texas. The Little Gnome is her third illustrated children's book. Her first, Spencer's Silly Space Adventure, was a collaborative custom-made book with proceeds donated to children with cancer. Her second, The Little Rose, has become an international success. Mary's work has garnered attention because of her uncanny ability to engage an audience with her delightful innovative style.

To arrange a book signing or interview, or for more information about The Little Gnome, please visit www.TheLittleGnome.com.