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...

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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.

 

Meet Chris Colfer

Meet actor and author Chris Colfer.  In this interview he talks about the t.v. show “Glee” and “The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms,” which is one of his books in his Land of Stories series.

Hoot

This book is about a new kid named Roy who makes two oddball friends and a bad enemy, and joins an effort to stop construction of a pancake house which would destroy a colony of burrowing owls who live on a construction site.

How to Train Your Dragon

Hiccup is a Norse teenager from the island of Berk, where fighting dragons is a way of life. His progressive views and weird sense of humor make him a misfit, despite the fact that his father is chief of the clan. Tossed into dragon-fighting school, he tries to prove himself as a true Viking, but when he befriends an injured dragon he names Toothless, he has the chance to plot a new course for his people's future.

Chomp by Carl Hiassen

Wahoo Cray lives in a zoo. His father is an animal wrangler, so he's grown up with all manner of gators, snakes, parrots, rats, monkeys, snappers, and more in his backyard. The critters he can handle. His father is the unpredictable one.

Ungifted by Gordan Korman

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman comes a hilarious and heartfelt novel in which one middle-school troublemaker accidentally moves into the gifted and talented program—and changes everything. This funny and touching underdog story is a lovable and goofy adventure with robot fights, middle-school dances, live experiments, and statue-toppling pranks!

Meet Louis Sachar

Louis Sachar is an award-winning author of twenty-five books for children and young adults, including the Wayside School series.  His book, Holes, won the prestigious National Book Award and the Newbery Medal. 

Meet Eileen and Jerry Spinelli

Authors Eileen & Jerry Spinelli, discuss the craft of writing; its hardships and triumphs. Let's join Eileen and Jerry to learn about the inspiration and history behind their books such as Stargirl, and Milkweed.

The Fourteenth Goldfish

Believe in the possible . . . with this brilliantly quirky, thought-provoking novel from New York Times bestseller, three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm.

Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters

Though Percy, the half-human son of Greek god Poseidon, once saved the world, lately he's been feeling less than heroic. However, he doesn't have much time to feel sorry for himself -- the enchanted borders that protect Camp Half-Blood are dissolving, and a horde of mythical beasts threatens the demigods' sanctuary.

In order to save Camp Half-Blood, Percy and his friends embark on a journey to the Sea of Monsters -- aka the Bermuda Triangle -- to find the magical Golden Fleece.

Stick Dog by Tom Watson

When Stick Dog gets a whiff of hamburgers grilling at Picasso Park, he knows he has to get one. Along with his stray dog friends – A Dalmatian named Stripes, a Dachshund named Karen, a mutt named Mutt and a Poodle named Poo-Poo – Stick Dog embarks on an epic quest to snatch those fantastic-smelling burgers.