Richmond authors continue to astound Richmondmoms with their incredible books that inspire, entertain, engage and educate our children. Richmond-based children’s book author Meg Medina, is one of the latest local writers to introduce great books for kids. Her books for young readers are fascinating reads, and she writes for a whole age range of children. [...]
Looking for a great book for kids of all ages? Skylar and George Washington may be just what you’re looking for then! It’s a book narrated by an energetic, white Jack Russell with one blue eye and kids love her. She takes children on a journey of George Washington’s life, making it fun and entertaining, [...]
If you’re a native Richmonder, Finding Thalhimers will warm your heart and resurrect memories from days of giant department stores towering in downtown Richmond, most notably the namesake of this new book by Elizabeth Thalhimer Smartt.
The Rock People first struck me as a very different children’s book written by Sue Valiquett with illustrations by Kate Lazuka. The photographs offered fun insight into little Nae-Nae’s world in the city, and her long-desired trip to the family beach house. The black-and-white pictorial brought me back to childhood trips to the ocean, collecting [...]
When artist Jan Polk sent me a copy of this beautiful book with an equally gorgeous set of her notecards, I was intrigued, and to be quite honest–felt immediately guilty. I, who was always the child who sent a thoughtful, hand-written thank you note without being prompted by my parents has become an email-driven queen [...]
May 16, 2010 Every once in a while you read a book that’s so damn good you need to tell everyone about it. The Handbook for Lightning Strike Survivors is one such book. Intriguing characters Buckley and Becca, both survivors of lightning strikes from two different worlds, grow up with dysfunctional, partial, interesting families that [...]
Want your children to learn more about Richmond’s roots? You’ll find it in Richmond Rocks book for children. Ideal for children ages four and up, this is a beautifully-illustrated book by local artist Knox Hubard. There are also amazing photographs by Richmond’s own Hayes and Fisk, the Art of Photography.
“Whoopee – cancer!” That’s not your average reaction to a cancer diagnosis, and Richmond’s Casey Quinlan isn’t your average patient. When, after her 15th mammogram, she won the booby prize – breast cancer – her first reaction, after downing a stiff drink, was to cover her own cancer story with the same relentless inquiry she [...]
OK, I gotta admit. . . .even I love these books as much as my kids. The entire Skippyjon Jones series is just a hoot. The hero, and ultimately the master troublemaker–is a little Siamese chat who thinks he is a chihuahua. He speaks in a Spanish accent, causes all kinds of scenes and gives [...]
As I sat in Shockoe Slip on Saturday afternoon, the anticipation of meeting my writing idol was killing me! Kelly Corrigan, author of #1 bestselling memoir The Middle Place, made Richmond part of her tour, much to my delight. Hearing her speak and read two chapters from her book was captivating. There are several themes [...]
