Chris Barton talks with John Coy and Wing Young Huie

Their Great Gift: Courage, Sacrifice, and Hope in a New Land, by John Coy with photographs by Wing Young Huie is an "attractive and inspiring look at immigration to the United States, sure to spark discussions at home or in the classroom," according to School Library Journal. Local author Chris Barton has allowed us to … Continue reading Chris Barton talks with John Coy and Wing Young Huie →

Strong Readers and Strong Women!

This month, Guinness World Record-holder Mama Lou toured schools around Austin. She had an amazing time, and so did we! Mama Lou's act includes rolling frying pans up into burritos, smashing apples between her biceps, and tearing phone books in half! She also took the time to answer a couple of questions from BookPeople about … Continue reading Strong Readers and Strong Women! →