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FAQ: Jason Hauger and MARNA: Book 1 at the 2026 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
Jason Hauger, author of the children's fantasy MARNA: Book 1, appeared at the 2026 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books to promote his debut novel, which blends magical adventure with themes of courage, friendship, and monarch butterfly conservation.
Jason Hauger is the author of MARNA: Book 1, a children's fantasy novel featured at the 2026 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.
MARNA: Book 1 follows David, a lonely elementary school student who befriends a magical butterfly-winged girl named Marna, and together they go on adventures that explore courage, friendship, forgiveness, and letting go.
The festival was held on April 18–19, 2026, at the University of Southern California campus in Los Angeles.
MARNA: Book 1 is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/MARNA-Book-1-Jason-Hauger-ebook/dp/B0FDLD2TGM.
The inspiration came from a childhood creative writing assignment where the character Marna first appeared, and later a trip to Bonaire rekindled the idea.
The book emphasizes bravery, kindness, personal growth, standing up against bullying, making ethical choices, and practicing forgiveness.
Yes, it encourages awareness of monarch butterfly conservation and creating butterfly-friendly habitats.
Visit the author's website at https://marnaadventures.com/ or watch the author interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlmzqfyKz9E.
Contact MainSpring Books at info@mainspringbooks.com.