# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Star Roots: A Local Author Book Talk and Its Deep Ely Roots
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Event listing here: https://elyfolkschool.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F58761

Join local author, artist, and EFS instructor Kelly Cramer for an inspiring evening celebrating the release of her mythic fantasy novel, Star Roots. Hosted at the Ely Folk School, this special event explores the creative heart of the novel and its deep connections to Ely and the natural landscape of Northern Minnesota.

All this and more are packed into this special event!

Author Presentation & Talk: Discover the inspiration behind Star Roots, its themes, tropes, and characters, and learn how the writing process intersects with a life rooted in local artistry and independent publishing.

Immersive Reading: Experience a special reading featuring an audio recording of the book's narrator paired with an ambient forest projection.

Art & Visual Displays: View custom woodburned art pieces created specifically to accompany the story, displayed alongside Kelly’s book, and a short-story that started it all.

Refreshments & Community: Enjoy locally themed herbal beverages crafted by Tracy Koivisto -- celerating the plant-healing themes central to the book's story. 

Giveaways: Enter drawings for free books, custom bookmarks, and woodburned necklaces. 

Copies of Star Roots and other titles will be available for purchase in the EFS Mercantile.

Come connect with fellow community members, support local art and literature, and step inside the world of Star Roots.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ely/star-roots-a-local-author-book-talk-and-its-deep-ely-roots/200030897142504
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ely
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Ely Folk School
- **lat**: 47.90345
- **long**: -91.86337
- **full address**: Ely Folk School, 209 East Sheridan Street,Ely, Minnesota, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Star Roots: A Local Author Book Talk and Its Deep Ely Roots being held?
  - **A:** Star Roots: A Local Author Book Talk and Its Deep Ely Roots takes place on Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Ely Folk School, 209 East Sheridan Street,Ely, Minnesota, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Star Roots: A Local Author Book Talk and Its Deep Ely Roots?
  - **A:** Star Roots: A Local Author Book Talk and Its Deep Ely Roots is organized by Ely Folk School.

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