An Evening of Story, Herbalism, & Wilderness

An Evening of Story, Herbalism, & Wilderness with Kelly Cramer & Tracy Koivisto:

Celebrating Star Roots, a novel inspired by Ely and the healing power of plants.

Join local author, artist, and EFS instructor Kelly Cramer for an inspiring evening celebrating the release of her mythic fantasy novel, Star Roots. Hosted at the Ely Folk School, this special event explores the creative heart of the novel and its deep connections to Ely and the natural landscape of Northern Minnesota.

All this and more are packed into this special event!

• Author Presentation & Talk: Discover the inspiration behind Star Roots, its themes, tropes, and characters, and learn how the writing process intersects with a life rooted in local artistry and independent publishing.
• Immersive Reading: Experience a special reading featuring an audio recording of the book’s narrator paired with an ambient forest projection.
• Art & Visual Displays: View custom woodburned art pieces created specifically to accompany the story, displayed alongside Kelly’s book, and a short-story that started it all.
• Refreshments & Community: Enjoy locally themed herbal beverages crafted by Tracy Koivisto — celerating the plant-healing themes central to the book’s story.
• Giveaways: Enter drawings for free books, custom bookmarks, and woodburned necklaces. Copies of Star Roots and other titles will be available for purchase in the EFS Mercantile.

Come connect with fellow community members, support local art and literature, and step inside the world of Star Roots.