Fairhope local Heather Hickox and illustrator Melissa Smith are pleased to announce their first book, Goodnight Fairhope, a beautifully illustrated children’s bedtime story set in Fairhope.

This keepsake book highlights the most magical places and things that make Fairhope such a special town. Readers are challenged to find “Earl the Squirrel,” who makes an appearance on every page. This fun to read rhyming tale is sure to be treasured by children and adults alike. 

 Hickox will be signing copies at the bookstore from 2-3 p.m. Dec. 5.  Goodnight Fairhope is available for purchase in the store or online for $19.95. Page & Palette offers complementary gift wrapping and ships nationwide.

About the Authors

Heather Hickox is fortunate enough to live in Fairhope with her husband, Patrick. They have two college-aged children, Hunter and Savannah, and a cat named Snicklefritz. Heather graduated from the University of South Alabama and works to support her book habit at Page & Palette bookstore in downtown Fairhope.

Illustrator Melissa Smith was introduced to Baldwin County by a true native. Through him she learned every story and backroad you can imagine. This intimate knowledge of land and area waters evolved into map making. After years of pen and ink work, Smith created a map of Mobile Bay followed by various other local maps. Smith is currently working on maps in South West Florida where she lives with cats, a bird, frogs and her son, Grigsby.