Kara Kootstra is a local author whose bestselling books include “The Boy in Number Four”, “Jay Versus the Saxophone of Doom”, and “Bobby Orr and the Hand-Me-Down Skates”. She earned her Bachelor of Musical Arts from the University of Windsor, and, along with her husband Kyle, has been involved with many local organizations and charities over the years. A mother of two, Kara is currently working on her next publication which is slated to be released in 2026.