“Many thanks to my family, friends, capitol colleagues and Grant Park neighbors who came by our book launch event Tuesday night! I so appreciated your support and good wishes. Some of my favorite guests were the charter school students who joined us on the cover of the book.” ~ Ember
(Below: Ember celebrating with students and graduates of City Academy, the first charter school in the nation! (L to R): Benito Lopez-Sanchez and Deatrice Banks, two students pictured on the cover of the book; and Tom Gonzalez and Steven Cromey, two graduates of Year 1!).
“I also appreciated the extra boost for the launch from Beth Hawkins of MinnPost…see her story here!” ~ Ember