Rene Marsh - The Nature of Change

Schedule

Sun May 03 2026 at 11:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC-04:00

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Solid State Books | Washington, DC

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A poetic & heartfelt picture book about two siblings who learn how navigate a difficult life change, while still holding onto hope.
About this Event

Help us welcome author Rene Marsh to the store, to celebrate the new book,
The Nature of Change: Lessons of Determination, Resilience, and Hope from the Outside World

To be held at Solid State Books on H St. NE


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The Nature of Change is a poetic and heartfelt picture book from CNN national correspondent and children’s book author Rene' Marsh about two siblings who learn how to navigate a difficult life change while still holding onto hope.


From children’s book author René Marsh comes a poetic and heartfelt book about two siblings who learn how to navigate a difficult life change while still holding on to hope.

The Nature of Change is perfect for any reader ages 4 to 8 who needs encouragement and wisdom in the face of a challenge, big or small.

When Kit and Amal wake up in their new house, they can’t help but notice how different everything is. Mom and Dad say that change is a part of life, though that does not make it any easier. But as Kit and Amal explore the woods in their backyard, they notice how different parts of the natural world—from big trees to tiny spiders to climbing morning glories—navigate life’s changes with determination, resilience, and hope.

Written after losing her first child to brain cancer and finding solace in the natural world surrounding her, CNN national correspondent and author René Marsh shows readers that even the darkest moments can eventually bloom beautiful things.


René Marsh is an Emmy-nominated CNN correspondent who has been writing and telling stories as a journalist for more than two decades. René was inspired to start writing children’s books in order to raise awareness and funding for pediatric cancer research after her late son, Blake, was diagnosed with brain cancer at nine months old. Her first book, The Miracle Workers: Boy vs. Beast, was featured on the Today show, ABC, and CNN. All proceeds from the book were donated to pediatric brain cancer research. René resides in the D.C. metro area with her husband and daughter.


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