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Local author's Elizabeth McCracken and S. Kirk Walsh shared the virtual stage last week for a celebration of their brand new books, The Souvenier Museum and The Elephant of Belfast. Watch it again now! Catch a replay of last week's virtual conversation between Elizabeth McCracken and S. Kirk Walsh--Austinites with new books! McCracken's The Souvenir Museum is a … Continue reading Virtual Event Replay: Elizabeth McCracken & S. Kirk Walsh
Chris Barton, local author and one of the founders of BookPeople's Modern First Library, joins us today in our Modern First Library series. Barton is the author of ten books for children, most recently 88 Instruments and Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions--illustrated by fellow Austinite Don Tate. Check out the inception of the Modern … Continue reading Chris Barton on the Modern First Library
The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate, is the sequel to the 2010 Newbery Honor-winning book, The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Austin-area author Jacqueline Kelly. Calpurnia Tate is one of those characters that lives on well after the reader has finished the book, and it is a delight to be treated to another wonderful story … Continue reading Chris Barton talks with Jacqueline Kelly
We love this state of ours. It's rich in history, culture, beauty, great food, and talent. Here are some of our favorite kid's books written by Texas authors or books about the Lone Star State. Merrilee~ Miss Lady Bird's Wildflowers by Kathi Appelt, illustrated by Joy Fisher Hein My mom used to say you could … Continue reading Home Sweet Texas
The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch, is a new picture book biography created by two Austinites - author Chris Barton, and illustrator Don Tate. Eight years in the making, this incredible, emotional, and important book about a unique and brave person is finally here and garnering praise. Published while the United States has its … Continue reading Chris Barton & BookKids talk about THE AMAZING AGE OF JOHN ROY LYNCH
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