Each of this week’s selections tells the story of one or more people – some young, some old, boys, girls, women, men – who’ve made a difference in the world. Each one has taken the talents he or she has been given, the obstacles s/he has had to overcome, and his or her own voice… Read more »
Dianne White
Disruptive Boys and Splurch!
Another fun book for Halloween – or any time of year – is SPLURCH ACADEMY FOR DISRUPTIVE BOYS by Julie Berry, illustrated by Sally Faye Gardner. Cody Mack is in big trouble He’s an unruly boy and his parents don’t know what to do. The reports on his bad behavior are enough to fill two… Read more »
Scary and Not-So-Scary Stories
Ask a kid what his or her favorite holiday is, and Halloween is sure to be near the top of the list. Not only is it a day to dress up in a wacky wig or slip on a pair of clown shoes, but it’s the night of homemade hobos and scary store-bought Draculas. THE… Read more »
Unique, Yet Still the Same
LOUD EMILY by Alexis O’Neill, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter is the perfect book to pair with Author-In-Residence Cynthia Leitich Smith’s new picture book, HOLLER LOUDLY. Another boisterous tale about another loud voice, LOUD EMILY is charmingly full of vim and verve. Of course, Emily doesn’t mean to rattle the brasses and shatter the plates, but… Read more »
Cynthia Leitich Smith, Author-In-Residence
From the time he was born, Holler had a voice s0 LOUD, pecans fell from the trees and cacti sprouted more needles. No matter where he went or how hard he tried, Holler’s voice was a burden. Hush! his friends and family scolded. Holler knew, sure enough, that he could learn to be quiet in… Read more »
Tameka Fryer Brown, Author-In-Residence
Heading down the street, waving to friends, taking in the sights and sounds of the neighborhood. AROUND OUR WAY ON NEIGHBORS’ DAY by Tameka Fryer Brown, illustrated by Charlotte Riley-Webb is a celebration of good people, joyful times, and a community that honors and respects the traditions and culture of those who call this part… Read more »
Cynthia’s Story
I was born in the middle of a snowstorm one New Year’s Eve in Kansas City. When I was your age, I still lived there. Sure, my mama and daddy took me to Oklahoma sometimes to visit family and to Colorado on vacation. But most of the time, I was in the heartland of the… Read more »
