Local Creators

A five-year-old author writes a charming book on overcoming shyness and making friends, inspired by her teachers and reading buddy. Proceeds support nonprofits.

"Sister Holiday, punk rock nun-detective, fights drug trafficking and faces her own dark past in a riveting and sacred journey. Divine Ruin tests her faith to its limits."

Exploring the future for mainstreamed neurodiverse kids coming of age, Hard Landings offers parents hope and guidance in preparing for adulthood and independence.

Celebrate springtime with a hopeful picture book about the impermanence of life. Little Yuna and her great-grandmother await the cherry tree's bloom.

High schooler Charlie Ford can steal life from others, forced by a ghost. With friends, they seek answers about their powers and a solution to the curse.

A Gold Medal winning book about a boy looking for silence in a busy city, where he discovers the most beautiful sound of all. Starred reviews from Kirkus and School Library Journal.

Zoey Zoombeck overcomes her fears with her superhero cape, facing danger with imagination until she discovers her inner courage in this humorous tale.

Lydia loves bugs, but her family is scared of them. With the help of her entomologist mom, she collects bugs for show-and-tell at school, making everyone love bugs! Cute illustrations and fun wordplay in this picture book encourage young readers to embrace bugs and STEM.

A Buddhist monk practices calligraphy daily, bringing calm and an unexpected gift to a city in need of water. A story of mindfulness and compassion.

Graphic memoir exposes the troubled teen industry, following Sofia's harrowing experience in behavioral correction facilities. Explores lasting impact of labels through darkly funny coming-of-age tale.

Graphic memoir exposing the troubled teen industry through Sofia's harrowing experiences in behavioral correction facilities.

Grace Lin's Storytelling Math encourages kids to explore math in everyday adventures. Mei measures a sunflower's growth in a fun, educational way!

A heartwarming story about a girl named Cookie who stands up against hate and supports her favorite baker in creating a special Pride cookie. Love wins!

From the author of Confessions of the Fox comes Night Night Fawn, a ferociously candid account of intergenerational conflict and delirium.

From the co-creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles, a dark middle-grade story about a boy consumed by revenge and shadows.

A scary book in the attic just wants a friend, but keeps scaring others. Can he find someone who sees him for who he truly is? Humorous tale by Angela and Tony DiTerlizzi.

In Golden Grove, curmudgeon Walter and newcomer Sally bond over cutthroat Scrabble, sparking an unlikely friendship and new adventures in their golden years.

A tale of patience and friendship as a boy's peach tree grows from a stick, testing his resilience as changes occur.

Join Darwin on a thrilling journey of discovery in this charming picture book by Sibert Medalist Nicholas Day. Explore creativity and curiosity!

A workbook for LGBTQ+ individuals to improve mental health, overcome stigma, and cultivate self-love and resilience through DBT skills.

Get moving and have fun with this energetic picture book by Lauren Thompson. Join in on the wiggling, stomping, and clomping with bold illustrations!

Kaz loses ability to sleep after eating unusual sandwich combo. Forms friendship with fellow insomniac, Floyd, leading to wild adventures in Philadelphia.

Explore the alphabet with dinosaurs in this oversized board book! With rhyming text, phonetic spellings, and fun activities for preschoolers.