Summer 2025 Mike English Spotlight Author: Arika Parr

       For this quarter's Mike English Spotlight Author, you'll get to know a dynamic writer from the St. Louis area! In our featured interview, Arika Parr joins Lauren Olson to discuss what it's like to co-author a book with your own child, chat about favorite picture book authors, and the power of re-framing your perspective. If you'd like to learn more about Arika and Ava or to purchase your own copy of But What Can You Do? visit their website at avaandmommy.com. For a deeper dive into the books and authors discussed in the video, take a peek at this reading list.