Washoe County Library System

"After the publication of her surprise bestseller LITTLE WOMEN, Jo March struggles to write its sequel, while also deciding her true feelings for her best friend, the boy next door, Theodore 'Laurie' Laurence"--

An overly alarmed Chester the cat predicts a gruesome fate for the pets in the Monroe household when a writer of juvenile horror fiction and his bird companion stay overnight.

Susan Wittig Albert is the best-selling author of the China Bayles mysteries. In this cozy, she fictionalizes the adventures of acclaimed author Beatrix Potter. It's 1905, and to recover from the loss of her fiancE, Potter moves into a small farmhouse in Sawrey. Populated by colorful characters, both human and critter, her new life is full of promise. That is, until a villager dies, and murder is suspected. Now it's up to this amateur sleuth to find...

"Why? distills the conversations many children and adults are having about race, injustice, and anger in communities throughout our country, and gives them context that young readers can connect with. Heartfelt and deeply piercing illustrations from Shane W. Evans will leave a lasting impact on readers of any age. One that will hopefully lead to more conversations, change, and peace within our own communities and the world." --

When would-be horror novelist Zackie Beauchamp finds an old typewriter in a burned-down antique store, he takes it home and begins writing a story about a giant, pink blob monster, only to discover that every word he writes is coming true.

Mr. Topple's third grade class prepares for the arrival of author Harry Bookman, with unexpected results.

In search of writing ideas, an author takes a walk with his dog around the neighborhood.

In an effort to get his mother to stop writing about him in her books, fifth-grader Harvey and his best friend decide to try to make a romantic connection between her and their school principal.

Andy and Terry must get past their differences to save their story ideas from a herd of spy cows.