When Will It Happen?

Blanton started writing this book after her first experience hatching ducks. When Will it Happen follows the cycle from egg to adult of a mallard duck. Blanton also photographed every picture herself. She wanted to show young readers what it is like to raise animals this way.

About the Author

Blanton is a wife, mother of three, daughter, social worker, teacher and full time farm hand. She and her family have a small farm in central Virginia where they raise ducks, chickens, guineas, cows and...