Oskaloosa author Merle Mann has published the third book in his series about the adorable Troy the Llama. In this installment, Troy and his six siblings are celebrating someone they love very much: their nana. Nana is very special—she loves to cook and bake, wears...
Set sail on a new adventure in latest book from mother-son duo
In Gypsy and the Pirate, mother-son author-illustrator team Gypsy and Vince Vagabond take readers young and old on a magical journey aboard the Atlantis Dream. The captain of the ship is Vince the Pirate, a swashbuckler who needs to decide what’s most important: his...
Prairie City author publishes chirp-tastic children’s book
Young readers, parents, and teachers have a new book to get excited about, just in time for the 2023–2024 school year! Is Papa Robin Listening? by Prairie City author and illustrator Kaylene De Vries is now available. The story starts on a lovely spring day. Papa...
Ruford the Eagle soars back onto the page in highly anticipated sequel
In 2018, readers young and old met Ruford, an adventurous four-month-old eaglet from Decorah, Iowa, who was excited about his first solo flight in Ruford Visits the Farm by author and illustrator Susan Lienau. This summer, the beloved character is back in a highly...
Troy the Llama graduates high school in second children’s book by Oskaloosa author
Oskaloosa author Merle Mann has published the second book in his series about the always optimistic Troy the Llama. In this installment, Troy is excited to reach an important milestone—graduating from high school! In Troy the Llama Gets His Diploma, Troy looks back on...
What a good girl!: Author publishes loving tribute to a very special dog
Dog lovers take notice—Ramsey author Laurie Hanson has published Good Girl, Karma, a bark-tastic children’s book celebrating an adorable golden retriever! In the book, Hanson takes readers through a day with sweet Karma as she dances, cleans up kitchen floors, plays...
Wisconsin author celebrates publication of charming, heartfelt memoir
In the quiet, insulated early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin native Gary Hines was feeling restless. His wife, Jean, suggested that he sit down and write some stories from his life to share with their daughters. Nearly three years later, that small...
Spreading kindness: Pella author publishes Christian activity book for kids and families
Looking for ways to have fun and help others this summer? Visions of Hope: Activities and Prayers to Start a Revival by Pella author Karen Fitzsimmons is a Christian activity book that children and adults can complete together. In its pages, readers will find...
Christmas comes early thanks to new children’s book by Oskaloosa author
Spring flowers may be blooming outside, but Oskaloosa author Merle Lee Mann is bringing a touch of wintry magic to readers with his newly released children’s book, Troy the Llama Gets a Guitar for Christmas. The story begins just a few days before the holiday. A young...
“All of us are essential”: Orange City author publishes inspirational essay collection
How many times have you heard someone call themselves a nobody? Or have you ever called yourself one? Why did you say it? And is it really a bad thing to be a nobody? Author Merlin Bylsma covers these questions and more in Nobodies in a Somebodies’ World, a series of...
New biography by Knoxville author celebrates Iowa flag heroine
A new biography for middle schoolers hit the shelves this Women’s History Month: My Name Is Dixie: Designer of the Iowa Flag, written by T. E. Waldmann-Williams, Ph.D., and illustrated by Cindy Gordon. As the title suggests, the book chronicles the life of Dixie...
Pella author releases novel based on true story
This winter, Pella author Karen Fitzsimmons is celebrating the publication of her eighth book and first novel, Unfailing Love. Based on a true story, Unfailing Love centers on Kalena, a small-town Iowa girl born in the early sixties. The book chronicles Kalena’s life...
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