
local authors
Poodle, poodle, rescadoodles
Author | Shannon Gail Clemonds
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This playful "tail" of luck and love shares the true story of Andi and Mitzi, a perfect pair of poodle sisters whose serendipitous rescue was an array of dismay that somehow went exactly their way. Poodle Poodle Rescadoodles is a playful read full of whimsical wording and alliteration, as told by the adorable doggy duo themselves.
Children's Book
It's Just me... Brooklyn!
Author | Michelle Mansfield
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Authoring this book, "I Tried It!", and "I Can Conquer!", Michelle focuses on promoting positive self-esteem in children, healthy eating habits, and working through fears through a character that was inspired by her own daughter, Brooklyn!
Children's Book
Mother Moon
Author | Bonnie Baumgartner
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A beautiful children’s story that celebrates the special bond shared between mother and child. Vibrant illustrations depict possibilities of who their child may become and all she may achieve. Especially with a little love and guidance from their mothers.
Children's Book
Wish Upon a Lantern
Author | Lindy Lorenz & Beth Kruziki
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When a child struggles with feeling out of place, Papa lights a sky lantern to dance among the stars. The child wishes upon the lantern's soft, magical light as Papa teaches about serving as a lantern for others who need it most. When it's time for the child to light their own lantern, it's finally clear what it means to be an ally for others.
Children's Book
Dance with daddy
Author | Anitra Rowe Schulte
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Elsie can’t wait to go to her first father-daughter dance. She picked out the perfect dress and has been practicing swirling and swaying in her wheelchair. Elsie’s heart pirouettes as she prepares for her special night. With gestures, smiles, and words from a book filled with pictures, she shares her excitement with her family. But when a winter storm comes, she wonders if she’ll get the chance to spin and dance her way to a dream come true.
Children's Book
"The secret To" series
Author | Theresa Fontana
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The child self-help books are all written in a format of a secret that encourages kindness, confidence, and social emotional learning techniques. What kids wouldn't want to hear a new juicy secret? What parent wouldn't want a story that actually teaches their child life lessons on being good humans? What teacher or social worker wouldn't want a social story that rhymes and has engaging watercolor illustrations?
Children's Book
The Last Tricericorn
Author | Vincent M. Miceli
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The Last Triceracorn (Book One) is a modern-day fantasy about two strong-willed and gifted sisters, Matea and Luciana, who unexpectedly find themselves drawn into this epic tale of worldly destruction, adventure, suspense, mystery, magic, and unusual settings. But they soon discover that they’re not alone in this fight as they stumble upon a band of newly formed friends… gifted children, like themselves, from all around the world. Yet there’s more… an old acquaintance from their past who might just have the secretive answers they need.
Children's Book
on tenterhooks
Author | Elizabeth Rago
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A story of hope beyond the hand you're dealt, "On Tenterhooks" is the story of Lucy, a job-hopping and scattered young woman, and her best friend Claire, a brilliant entrepreneur and single mother. Their lives simultaneously come to a halt when they discover the diary of a woman hidden in the walls of Lucy's apartment."
adult fiction