Books by Local Authors or With Philly Links
Looking for a gift book for a young reader? Here are some with a local tie to Philadelphia, the Main Line, South Jersey and Delaware.
Children's Books About Sibllings, Boys and Bridges
Reviews of new children's book
Pennsylvania Boy Named Library of Congress Contest Winner
A Pennsylvania boy was named the Grand Prize winner in the 2018 Library of Congress Summer Writing Contest.
Tyler Williams, who entered through Spring City Free...
Local Author's Newbery-Medal Acceptance Speech
Erin Entrada Kelly is a professor of children's literature at Rosemont College in Bryn Mawr, PA. Her book, Hello, Universe, won the 2018 Newbery...
Philadelphia Free Library Summer Program Motivates Kids to Read
The Free Library of Philadelphia kicked off its Summer of Wonder series in style Thursday with an event that included special guests and fun...
Delaware Author Turns from Reluctant Reader to Creator of TV Show
I was a reluctant reader. Most writers boast about being the kid under the blankets with a flashlight. Not me.
The thing is, I really...
Summer Reading Contests, Enrichment in PA, NJ, DE
Update: A Pennsylvania boy was named the Grand Prize winner in The Library of Congress Summer Writing Contest. Tyler Williams, who entered through Spring...
Narberth Author's Work Chosen for Pennsylvania One Book
Narberth, PA resident Zachariah OHora’s My Cousin Momo is this year’s Pennsylvania One Book, Every Young Child selection.
The book, about a flying squirrel that...
Jimmy Curran: Disabling Myths About People with Disabilities
As Jimmy Curran wheels his way into the bustling Starbucks, everyone he passes glances down at him and smiles sympathetically. Each person creating their...
Summer Reading List 2018
Picture Books
Suggested grade level: PS–2
Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes; illus. by Gordon C. James (Millner/Bolden/Agate)
2018 Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor,...
