Theodore Boone series

In his first-ever children's book, Theodore Boone, Kid Lawyer, author John Grisham tells the story of a 13 year old boy, Theo Boone, and his dreams of cracking cases, searching for evidence, and solving crimes in the courtroom.

Meet Mike Lupica

Author Mike Lupica talks about what inspires him and the sports books he loved as a kid...

http://www.scholastic.com/teacher/videos/teacher-videos.htm#3193529800001/14109418001

Meet Raina Telgemeier

Cat and her little sister Maya move to a new town — and Maya, who suffers from cystic fibrosis, sets her heart on meeting one of the ghosts who supposedly haunt the place.

You can find this, and other popular books by Raina Telgemeier in our graphic novels section of the library.

The Old Willis Place by Mary Downing Hahn

Diana and her little brother Georgie have been living in the woods behind the old Willis place, a decaying Victorian mansion, for what already seems like forever. They aren't allowed to leave the property or show themselves to anyone.  Read this haunting mystery by author Mary Downing Hahn!

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Harry Potter learns on his eleventh birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. He is summoned from his life as an unwanted child to become a student at Hogwarts, an English boarding school for wizards. There, he meets several friends who become his closest allies and help him discover the truth about his parents' mysterious deaths.

Bridge to Terabithia

Two friends create an imaginary world called Terabithia, which is filled with magical creatures. Though difficulties fill their ordinary lives, Jesse and Leslie rule as king and queen in Terabithia. But soon one of the friends must draw on the strength of their imaginary kingdom to cope with a tragedy.

Laura Ingalls Wilder

Let's find out more about pioneer author Laura Ingalls Wilder, who wrote the autobiographical "Little House" kids' book series, the basis of the popular television show Little House on the Prairie.

Mr. Popper's Penguins

Mr. Popper is a successful real estate developer in Manhattan. He lives in a fancy apartment on Park Avenue, and is on the fast track to a partnership in his company. However, his life changes when he receives a final gift from his late father -- a live penguin, which is soon joined by five more penguins. The birds' antics soon win over Mr. Popper, and as he bonds with the penguins, his chilly relationship with his ex-wife and kids begins to thaw.

Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg

A magical board game starts a world of adventure for Peter and Judy. While exploring an old mansion, the youngsters find a curious, jungle-themed game called Jumanji in the attic. 

When they start playing, they free a man named Alan, who's been stuck in the game's inner world for decades. If they win Jumanji, the kids can free Alan for good -- but that means braving giant bugs, ill-mannered monkeys and even stampeding rhinos! 

Meet Kate DiCamillo

Author Kate DiCamillo has written many award-winning books including Because of Winn-Dixie and the Mercy Watson series.

Let's meet her in this interview and see what inspires her to write.