WARSAW – You may have seen interviews with bubbly, animated children’s fiction authors, but have you ever wondered about children’s non-fiction writers? Are they a dry, boring lot? Well, I’d like you to meet Kelly Milner Halls, a Spokane, Washington-based writer who loves fun non-fiction.

Warsaw Community Public Library carries eight of her books, with some of them available as e-books, as well. From “In Search of Sasquatch” to “Mysteries of the Mummy Kids” to “Tiger in Trouble”, this author has helped to make this genre a “can’t miss”. I was able to converse with this wonderful person and ask her some questions. I think you’ll enjoy the interview.

Kelly Milner Hall is pictured with one of her books and some playful friends. Photo provided.

AM: Do you write to express yourself, or to impart a message to your readers?
KMH: I write because I’m terribly curious and I know kids are too. So I write to answer my questions and the questions I think kids have, too.

AM: Do you ever write about “heavy” things?
KMH: I love weird things most, but I have written about heavy things like World War II and the sinking of the Titanic. I also wrote about saving a zoo during the war in Iraq.

AM: Is it scary to put yourself and your thoughts out into the world?
KMH: It was when I first started, but I’ve been doing it for 30 years now. It’s not scary now, but I always hold my breath until I hear from kids. If things go well, they tell me they like the books I write.

AM: Do you ever write in verse?
KMH: I haven’t, but I love novels in verse. I think it’s a great way to tell a story.

AM: What other forms does your personal creativity take?
KMH: I like to paint. That’s creative, too.

For the rest of the interview, please check the library’s Facebook page. You won’t be disappointed! Also, be on the lookout for information on our upcoming summer reading program, which will begin on June first for readers and listeners of all ages. Our virtual programs and other goodies will continue on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have any questions, please call the library at (574) 265-1459, come in and see us at 310 E, Main St. in Warsaw, or you can find us online at warsawlibrary.org.