Special Forest Stories with Author Silpa Kona

Join World Forestry Center for an engaging Forest Stories event featuring Silpa Kona, author of the award-winning children’s book “A Monster on My Trail.” This author reading is included with our Free Day at the Discovery Museum, presented by Hampton Lumber.

📖 About the Storytime:
Silpa Kona will read from “A Monster on My Trail,” a delightful picture book adventure that follows Meru, a young explorer who’s nervous about hiking because he’s convinced a monster is lurking on the trail. With humor, imagination, and a gentle nod to children’s real-world fears, the story turns what seems scary into something fun and empowering for curious minds.

✍️ About the Author:
Silpa Kona writes children’s books that celebrate curiosity, courage, and nature — crafted especially for kids learning to find confidence and joy in the world around them. Her stories invite young readers to laugh, explore, and see themselves reflected in the adventure.