August 13, 2010 Michelle Edwards The First Leaf August 13, 2010 Michelle Edwards The first leaf. Golden. A hint of fall in the air. The slight shift in light, and this leaf, golden against the deep greeness of August in Iowa. Michelle Edwards I write and illustrate stories for children and adults. My stories are about family, friendship, knitting, and community. They chronicle the large and small victories and defeats of everyday life.