Lori Erickson’s new book, “The Soul of the Family Tree,” comes at a good time for all those newly hatched genealogy buffs who have used the pandemic to research their family trees. It also appeals to longtime genealogists who may be surprised by how Erickson adds new layers of meaning to their hobby.
These children’s and young adult stories were recently acquired for film or television adaptation. Check them out before they hit the big screen or TV screen.
Anna North and Maggie Shipstead are among the dozens of authors whose novels have gained recognition through celebrity book clubs, best of lists and popularity on social media who have graduated from the Iowa Writer’s Workshop.
Dale Kuetter of Cedar Rapids retired from The Gazette more than two decades ago, but he’s still writing stories. He recently published his fourth novel, “Ma Bremer’s Boys,” a historical fiction novel with ties to the Cedar Rapids area.
The best children’s books are appreciated by all ages. Perhaps they appeal to the child within us all. Perhaps they tell stories we all want and need to hear. Those are the books I want to share here.
New book releases for July that you should check out at the library.
Debra Marquart to use fellowship to merge two of her passions - creative writing and the environment.
The Cedar Rapids Public Library offers a variety of young adult book recommendations featuring proudly bisexual characters for Pride month.
All proceeds from “Fishtastic: A Tale of Magic and Friendship” will benefit Hancher Auditorium.
Cedar River Academy students worked together to create a story that would not only be made into a book, but also be translated into a story walk in Reed Park, which is connected to the schoolyard of Cedar River Academy at Taylor Elementary.
‘How Other People Make Love’ chronicles the lives and choices of people questioning the heteronormative institution of marriage.
Michelle Kehoe of Coralville slashed her sons’ throats in 2008, killing one and wounding the other. In her debut book, a Solon writer tries to answer the question of why.
Eric Carle, the beloved children’s author and illustrator whose classic “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and other works gave millions of kids some of their earliest and most cherished literary memories, has died at age 91.
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