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LITERARY LOCAL | Erin Sturm of Rockford

Updated: Feb 10, 2025


LITERARY LOCAL | Erin Sturm of Rockford


Author of Best Mom Rockford

ILLINOIS MOM PUBLISHES A FUN NEW BOOK

Author Erin Sturm has a new book out – Best Mom Rockford, published by Reedy Press.


Discover the best kid-friendly things to do in Rockford, Illinois. From music and nature to science and history, you’ll have plenty to explore. With Best Mom Rockford as your guidebook, you can confidently pack your day full of adventurous and educational outings for all ages.


Learn what it takes to succeed in careers from astronaut to agriculture at the Discovery Center Museum, before visiting Burpee Natural History Museum and seeing the world-famous dinosaur, Jane. Camp, fish, and boat at Rock Cut State Park. Step back in time to discover what life was like at the turn of the last century at Tinker Swiss Cottage. Rev up an interest in classic cars and monster trucks at Historic Auto Attractions. Practice painting pottery, relax on a river, and indulge in Italian food and culture with one of these Rockford adventures.


Best Mom Rockford includes over 200 of the best places and events to take your kids to in Rockford, and the surrounding area, throughout the year.


Rockford author Erin Sturm will introduce you to all the places that, once visited, will have your kids declaring that you are the best mom!


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Erin Sturm is the creator and founder of Stateline Kids, a community guide for kids events, activities, and information in the greater Rockford area. The site, statelinekids.com, launched in 2018 to help families make the most out of the resources and attractions in the Stateline area. Erin is also the owner of The Sturm Agency which offers consulting, speaking, and freelance writing services in the topics of hyperlocal marketing and social media marketing.

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