Wednesday, News 5’s annual “If You Give a Child a Book” campaign, in partnership with the Scripps Howard Fund, aims to put books in the hands of local children.

News 5’s internal campaign, combined with viewers’ and residents’ generosity through an external campaign, makes it all happen.

We know authors help us think and dream. I spoke with two women from Northeast Ohio about their path to becoming children’s authors and the importance of reading. They told me the job is magical.

A pen and a notebook are Caron Wykle’s escape. She grew up in Shaker Heights and worked for many years as a claims representative for the State of Ohio before retiring.

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"I just started writing little notes and an outline began,” Caron said. “And I'm like, ‘ The Last Green Leaf .’”

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