Local Creators

Daniel explores his neighborhood, uncovering the poetry in everyday moments. A heartwarming tale of community and finding joy in the little things.

Discover the magic of poetry in everyday moments with stunning collage art reminiscent of Ezra Jack Keats in this delightful story celebrating the world around us.

Deanna F. Cook's Cooking Class offers over 50 kid-friendly recipes, basic cooking techniques, and imaginative presentations for young chefs aged 6-12. Award-winning and inspiring for the chefs of the future! Also check out Baking Class and Cooking Class Global Feast.

Dive into global cuisine with Deanna F. Cook's kids' cookbook! Kids learn kitchen skills while preparing dishes from around the world, celebrating diversity and heritage.

Caldecott Honor winner Grace Lin makes math fun with a story about bubbles and geometry. Explore math through storytelling and hands-on activities!

Join Duck at the Chicken Karaoke Show where she must conquer stage fright to shine in this sweet and silly rhyming story by the creators of Toucan with Two Cans.

A Chinese American family prepares for Lunar New Year, sweeping away old dust, hanging decorations, making dumplings, and celebrating with fireworks and dragon parade in this exuberant story by Grace Lin.

"A heartwarming mystery story celebrating Jewish food and community, with clues to solve the missing babka. Includes info on Jewish cuisine and a babka recipe."

In a town plagued by a mysterious creature, Anna and her friends face catastrophic consequences after their friend is bitten, setting off a chain of events that will change their lives forever.

A thrilling dark fantasy about a thief of shadows caught in a web of secrets and betrayal, facing doppelgangers, magicians, and lies from her past.

Join Bobby Ellis-Chan as he navigates the hilarious world of girls in this chapter book by Lisa Yee and Dan Santat. It's Bobby vs. Holly in a battle for Student Council rep at Rancho Rosetta!

Join Benjy and his sister in a fun game of searching for breadcrumbs before Passover. A cute and informative read about sibling bonding and making chores fun.

Fishkill Carmel fights for survival, but finds hope and a new family with Duck-Duck and her mother in this poignant YA debut.

Delightful baking cookbook for kids ages 8-12 with 50 easy recipes, step-by-step photos, and bonus goodies. Award-winning and perfect for aspiring bakers!

From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo comes a hilarious tale of a haircut gone awry in Good Night, Monkey Boy!

Authentic Selves celebrates the joy and community of trans and nonbinary people through stunning photographs and personal stories, showcasing their rich and fulfilling lives.

Discover the original Field Guide from the bestselling Spiderwick series, now with refreshed art and updated content, featuring 31 faerie species and more!

Join April and Mae in this heartwarming beginning chapter book series celebrating friendship through a talent show fundraiser at the library.

A charming beginning chapter book series about friendship, where April helps Mae see that having fun with friends is more important than winning.

Gerald is careful and worries for Piggie, who is carefree and cheerful. In "Waiting Is Not Easy!", Piggie has a surprise for Gerald that requires patience.

Best friends Gerald and Piggie meet a snake who wants to play catch, but can a snake join in without arms? Another fun adventure by Mo Willems!

Best friends Elephant and Piggie have five BIGGIE adventures in one book by award-winning author Mo Willems. Celebrate with this bind-up of their best stories!

Award-winning author Mo Willems presents a collection of five Elephant & Piggie adventures celebrating friendship. Titles include: My Friend is Sad, I Love My New Toy!, Pigs Make Me Sneeze!, A Big Guy Took My Ball!, and My New Friend is So Fun!

Award-winning author Mo Willems presents five Elephant & Piggie adventures to foster early readers' problem-solving skills.