# Event Details - **Event Name**: Courtney Sawyer in conversation with Jessica Finstuen- A Quiet Place - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join author Courtney Sawyer and illustrator Jessica Finstuen as they teach kids how to find inner peace in their new book, A Quiet Place!About this EventIn a hectic neighborhood, a child finds a secret pond, filled with busy wildlife and solitude. Together, they share this quiet place and discover a calm that can be carried with them. Written in stanzas and beautifully illustrated, A Quiet Place is a story about the power of inner peace for people of all ages.Courtney Sawyer was born in San Francisco, California, and moved to Bellingham, Washington, when she was a young child, where she still lives today. She is a retired elementary teacher and paraeducator and now spends her time bird watching, nature walking, cooking, and enjoying time with family and friends. Courtney adores children, animals, and nature, finding solace and rejuvenation in its breathtaking beauty.Jessica Finstuen grew up in rural Montana, then moved to less rural Montana, and then to Wales, Oregon, California, and finally settled in Washington state. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Art from Montana State University in 1999. She has enjoyed creating her whole life. Teaching special education has been her focus for the last 17 years while raising two children with her husband, Peter. She enjoys hiking, long walks with her dog Winnie, gardening, cooking, and living in the Pacific Northwest.Feel free to reach out to Village Books and Paper Dreams for further assistance at 360-671-2626! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bellingham/courtney-sawyer-in-conversation-with-jessica-finstuen-a-quiet-place/100001993962140438 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, literary-art, trips-adventures, kids, trekking, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Village Books and Paper Dreams - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 26.3, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bellingham - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: Village Books and Paper Dreams - **lat**: 48.72072500000001 - **long**: -122.503588 - **full address**: Village Books and Paper Dreams, 1200 11th Street, Bellingham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Courtney Sawyer in conversation with Jessica Finstuen- A Quiet Place - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5862977e87263a17b57dd231bd218ac738b3c10a8e5c067e8efb48efbe3af70d-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1784197010 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Courtney Sawyer in conversation with Jessica Finstuen- A Quiet Place being held? - **A:** Courtney Sawyer in conversation with Jessica Finstuen- A Quiet Place takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Village Books and Paper Dreams, 1200 11th Street, Bellingham, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Courtney Sawyer in conversation with Jessica Finstuen- A Quiet Place? - **A:** Courtney Sawyer in conversation with Jessica Finstuen- A Quiet Place is organized by Village Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Courtney Sawyer in conversation with Jessica Finstuen- A Quiet Place is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bellingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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