Enter for Your Chance to Win Trinette Olin’s New Children’s Book
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Illinois author, farmer and former fifth grade teacher Trinette Olin recently published her first children’s novel, The Bicentennial Year and the Forgotten Name, to coincide with the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026. Drawing on her love of history and years spent working with children, Olin crafts a heartwarming story that celebrates family, friendship and the importance of remembering the past.
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The epistolary novel tells the story of a precocious fifth grade girl and her grandmother, who exchange letters during the time of the United States’ 200th birthday in 1976. The two share details of their daily lives while helping each other overcome fears, right a few wrongs and reminisce about days gone by. Their touching relationship sparks joy, excitement and suspense in readers of all ages.
To learn more about Trinette Olin and The Bicentennial Year and the Forgotten Name, visit trinetteolin.com.
Giveaway: We’ve partnered with Trinette Olin to give away a copy of The Bicentennial Year and the Forgotten Name to one lucky reader! Fill out the form below before Dec. 15 to enter for your chance to win.
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