Sherri Smith Sherri L. Smith is the award-winning author of YA novels Lucy the Giant, Sparrow, Hot Sour Salty Sweet, Flygirl, and Orleans. Her bestselling novel, The Toymaker’s Apprentice is the Southern California Booksellers Association Award winner for Middle …
One of my favorite books to read to Nathaniel when he was younger was Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold. The colorful illustrations as Cassie flies over her city of Harlem …
You ever connected with someone online and just know that they are a great person in real life? Sharon Flake is the epitome of that. Her words are always measured, …
Christopher Paul Curtis This post may contain affiliate links The second oldest of five siblings, Christopher Paul Curtis was born and raised in Flint, Michigan which has been used as …
Walter Mosley, author, has written some of the best mysteries you’ve probably never read, and this is the year you should start.
Jacqueline Woodson, a resident of Brooklyn, NY, has penned several books for children across the age scale. Often times writing from things that have touched her heart personally, or just wondering how a story would play out in general, she has something for each level of child in your household to enjoy.