Children’s Author Mary Evanson Bleckwehl talks with third-graders Tuesday at Neveln Elementary School. Blechwehl, a former teacher from Northfield, is the author of books including “Henry! You’re Hungry Again?” and “Claire’s Hair: A Tale of Hair, Heart and Humor,” both of which were being read by students prior to Bleckwehl’s visit.

Mary Evanson Bleckwehl dons a hat before speaking to Neveln Elementary third-graders Tuesday. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Mary Evanson Bleckwehl signs copies of her books for fourth-graders Leo Heimer and Connie May during a visit to Neveln Elmentary Tuesday. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com