Wes Erwin

Wes Erwin writes picture books and middle-grade novels. He is the author of Boundary Waters ABC and Fire and Ashes: A Boy and an African Proverb (co-authored with Ahmed Hassan). Wes loves sharing his books with children through book ignings and readings. Wes and his spouse have fond memories of bringing their oldest son into the Boundary Waters to celebrate his first birthday. They continue to enjoy family trips to the Boundary Waters. Wes has a PhD in counseling from the University of Iowa and is a licensed counselor. In his spare time, he enjoys canoe camping, basketball, and serving as a BSA Scoutmaster. He, his wife, and their two sons live in Shoreview, Minnesota.