Scott Thomas is the Stoker-nominated author of Kill Creek, which was selected by the American Library Association's reader committee as the top horror book of 2017,...
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Feels Like Home: Post-Fire Memories, Rio Vista, Spring Street - Part 11
This post is the eleventh in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home
21st Century Kids: Stress Less
A common wish for adults is to return to childhood where it's assumed stress is non-existent. Although memories of play are at the forefront of this erroneous belief, stress is very real for kids in the 21st Century.
Interview With an Author: Jennifer Lynne Barnes
Jennifer Lynn Barnes (who mostly goes by Jen) is the author of more than a dozen critically acclaimed young adult novels.
Feels Like Home: Save the Books! - Part 10
This post is the tenth in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home
21st Century Kids: Travel America
“Don’t tell me the sky's the limit when there are footsteps on the moon.”—Paul Brandt
Interview With an Author: Michael Zapata
Michael Zapata is a founding editor of the award-winning MAKE: Literary Magazine. He is the recipient of an Illinois Arts Council Award for Fiction; the City of Chicago DCASE Individual Artist Program award; and a Pushcart Nomination.
Feels Like Home: Save the Books! - Part 9
This post is the ninth in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home
If You Like Charles Bukowski…More Tough Guys to Read
The novels and poetry of Charles Bukowski continue to have devoted, admiring fans, who can never get enough of his books.
21st Century Kids: Earth Ambassadors
The health of Earth is in peril. What can children do to make an impact in the healing process? Kids can become “Earth Ambassadors,” which are mindful and purposeful consumers of earth’s resources.
Read it First! Latino Heritage Month
September 15 - October 15 is Latino Heritage month wherein we celebrate the achievements of Latinx people and recognize their contributions to American culture. Each year during this time, the Literature & Fiction department pulls together books by Latinx and Spanish language authors to honor their work.