Author Mary Morton Cowan celebrates the publication of a book she's been working hard to complete: the revised second-edition of her acclaimed nonfiction book, Timberrr!" A History of Logging in New England. Originally published in 2003, the recent revisions connect past logging practices to modern issues, such as climate change and forest conservation.

This event is open to anyone interested in the history of logging in New England. Adults and families are welcome. Materials will be on hand for kids who have an interest in this rich history.

Timberrr! A History of Logging in New England is a revised second edition of the acclaimed nonfiction book for kids ages 8 to 12. It tells the true story of logging that has spanned over four centuries in the northeastern United States. Readers learn how colonists cut white pines for ship masts, how loggers rode logs down rivers, and how logging shaped New England’s land, economy, and culture.

This updated edition is filled with historic photos, first-hand accounts, and rare family images. Vivid storytelling and clear writing bring the past to life. A glossary, map, and timeline support learning, while stand-alone chapters make it easy to use in classrooms or at home.

Mary Morton Cowan writes for young readers and has won several awards for her work. She focuses primarily on historical nonfiction, including two award-winning biographies, as well as two historical novels. She has sold more than 100 articles and stories to children’s magazines. Several have been reprinted in textbooks and anthologies, and four have been republished as books, e-books, or audiobooks. A Maine native, Mary graduated from Westbrook High School and Bates College. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and of the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance. Mary lives in Cumberland.