Victoria, Kids World, Author at Eisenhower Public Library

The Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson

"At some point after 12:55 p.m. on that bright, scorching day, Teddy Dawson went missing."

Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond

“But it was always about more than having a blue outfit, piece of jewelry, or work of art. Because of its scarcity, mystery, and holy associations, blue was more than a color. It was a feeling.”

Mina by Matthew Forsythe

“But one day her father came home and said, ‘Mina! Come outside I have a really big surprise for you!’ And that’s when she started to worry.”

A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

Full disclosure: I’m not generally a sci-fi fan. I honestly just picked this up because it had great reviews and it was short. Well… I read this in one sitting.

Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts by: Rebecca Hall

In history class, we are all taught pretty much the same thing. The Civil War happened because the North wanted to free the slaves from the South.

Thirsty Mermaids by Kat Leyh

When I think of mermaids, I think of Ariel, or the mermaids in Peter Pan. Kat Leyh has a whole unique vision of the world of magical mermaids.

Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica

Shelby was the first to go missing. Then came Meredith and her six-year-old daughter Delilah. Both lived in the same community. Are they connected?

Eleven years later, Delilah returns. What happened to her?

The Push by Ashley Audrain

Blythe wants to be a good mother. Really she does. She wants to prove to herself that she can be a better mother than her own mother and he mother’s mother before her.

A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow

Do you know your fairy tales? I thought I did, until I read this book. This slim and enchanting book depicts a modern retelling of Sleeping Beauty with a feminist twist.

Brat: An 80’s Story by Andrew McCarthy

Growing up, I always loved watching John Hughes movies. Naturally, Pretty in Pink was one of them. I am too young to have been in the midst of the Brat Pack craze, but I always found learning about the ethos surrounding it fascinating.

I Hope This Finds You Well: Poems by Kate Baer

Kate Baer is no stranger to social media. And like many other women writers, she is no stranger to messages in her inbox. Many, many messages. Some uplifting, about how her poetry and writing has validated and empowered aspects of their lives.

Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley

Set in the early 2000’s Michigan, Daunis (18), who is part Ojibwe, agrees to become a confidential informant for the FBI to help track down who is behind the rampant drug-usage and drug-related deaths in her community.

Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy

If you are looking for a dark, disturbing, yet lyrical book to cozy up by the fire this winter, this one is for you.

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

Michelle Zauner, from the notable indie band, Japanese Breakfast, is a poignant storyteller as she weaves music, food, family, grief, and love in this deeply personal memoir.

As Good as Dead: The Finale to A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

Pip is going off to college. But she is experiencing PTSD and is still haunted by the murders and secrets that took place in the first two novels.

American Melancholy: Poems by Joyce Carol Oates

To be honest, I never read anything of Joyce Carol Oates, although I always heard her name spoken with reverence. This winter, I chose to pick up her first book of poems in 25 years to see what all the hype is about. Well, now I know.

Go to Bed, Ted! by Shirin Yim Bridges and Luciano Lozano

This short delightful book depicts young future president Theodore Roosevelt as his mother tries to send him to bed. The simple rhyming paired with the illustrations makes it the perfect book for bedtime.

Mightier Than the Sword by Rochelle Melander and Melina Ontiveros

“The minute you put pen to paper, you change. When you share your writing, it changes others. Your words have the power to transform you and your world.”

Are You Scared, Darth Vader? by Adam Rex

“I do not get scared. No one has the power to frighten Lord Vader.”

Peter & Ernesto: A Tale of Two Sloths By Graham Annable

"We’re content. There’s no need to move much when you’re content. But I’m not content. So I’ve been traveling."

Dino Duckling by Alison Murray

“Sometimes Dino Duckling couldn’t help feeling different, but Mama Duck always said, ‘Big and wide, sleek and slim, we’re a family and we all fit in.’”

Goldenlocks and the Three Pirates by April Jones Prince

“Papa, Mama, and bonny Baby hoisted themselves onto the main deck and headed straight for their breakfast. ‘Shiver me timbers, someone’s been eating me gruel!’ Papa boomed.”

Tyrannosaurus Rex Vs. Edna the Very First Chicken by Douglas Rees

"I am big and fierce and you should be afraid of me," Tyrannosaurus said. “I am small and brave and you should be afraid of me,” Edna told him."

The Wolf, The Duck & The Mouse by Mac Barnett

“Early one morning, a mouse met a wolf, and he was quickly gobbled up.”