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A child's harrowing mountain adventure reveals hope, community and love

By Mike Green,

Natalie Golay

Published November 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM PST

Kimberly Carlson Aesara is author of the award-winning novel "Out of the Shadows." She graduated from Humboldt State University with a degree in literature and currently teaches at Shasta Community College. Kimberly Carlson Aesara joins the Exchange to discuss her latest book, "Unwrapping Christmas, a novel."

Kimberly will be at Bloomsbury Books on Dec 4 at 7pm to discuss her new novel, "Unwrapping Christmas."

Kimberly Carlson Aesara, author of "Unwrapping Christmas" and Mike Green, host of the Jefferson Exchange, in the JPR studio on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Mike Green

Mike Green is host of the Jefferson Exchange. He's an award-winning journalist with over 20 years experience in media, specializing in media innovation, inclusive economics and entrepreneurship.

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Natalie Golay

Natalie Golay is the Senior Producer of the Jefferson Exchange, where she brings a storyteller’s curiosity to conversations about the people, ideas and issues shaping our region. Natalie has more than 20 years of communications experience and a background spanning visual arts, multimedia production and law.

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