Douglas, his son Bryan, and friend Steve Borgstrom — the “Wild Spirit Band” — received First Runner-Up in the recent Minnesota Bluegrass “Race For A Place” state band contest at the annual Harvest Jam Festival.
To hear the Wild Spirit Band, check out the music video sampler below or watch a larger version here!
More great news: Doug's new 2009 book, Miss Little's Gift, has been recognized by the Smithsonian Institute as one of the best children's books for 2009!! Miss Little's Gift has also been nominated for a Minnesota Book Award. more >
Miss Little's Gift is a heartwarming ode to a special teacher whose gentle persistence changed one little boy’s life forever, a boy named Douglas.
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Chickadee's Message is based on a Lakota Indian legend about
the chickadee, its strong spirit and boundless good cheer.
Doug's wonderful retelling is enhanced by
Elly Van Diest's stunning watercolor illustrations and make this an appealing book for readers of all ages. more >
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