Press & media
Verified features and press coverage about author Aaron Daniel Chavez, the Brin and Melly children’s book series, and the carvings that inspired the stories.
News, features, and profiles
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EIN Presswire
The official announcement of Brin and Melly: The Secret Cave, introducing Ari the Raven, the book’s October 29 Kindle release and November 18 paperback release, and the real-life carving made for the U.S. Navy’s World Famous Black Ravens that inspired the character.
Read the coverage ↗The National Law Review
A syndicated copy of the October 9 announcement for Brin and Melly: The Secret Cave, including its release dates, the debut of Ari the Raven, and the real-life U.S. Navy carving that inspired the character.
Read the coverage ↗The National Law Review
Coverage of Brin and Melly reaching Amazon’s #1 New Release position and the carving in China that began the children’s adventure series.
Read the coverage ↗AWNews
A feature on Aaron’s path from educator and chainsaw artist to children’s author, and the unlikely friendship at the heart of Brin and Melly.
Read the coverage ↗Society Arts & Culture
A profile of Aaron’s educational leadership journey that also highlights Brin and Melly, its international origin, and its Amazon milestone.
Read the coverage ↗Consumer World Report
Coverage of Aaron’s return to the Tri-Cities and the creative work that grew from his years leading schools in China.
Read the coverage ↗NEWSnet Minneapolis
Syndicated coverage of the Brin and Melly series, its message of kindness, and the Amazon #1 New Release achievement.
Read the coverage ↗NEWSnet Buffalo
Syndicated coverage of the original Brin and Melly carving and its transformation into a Pacific Northwest children’s book.
Read the coverage ↗Media inquiries
Aaron is available for interviews about children’s books, education, creative perseverance, chainsaw carving, and how Brin and Melly grew from a sculpture made in China into a Pacific Northwest adventure series.