It’s the giving season of the year for most and what’s better than giving books to children? And when those books are written by local Richmond authors, that’s even better! We just love all of the incredible books that are being published by our friends and neighbors. As the holidays approach, consider purchasing one or two of these books to support the local authors and provide your child(ren) with a gift that last for years.
Great books by local Richmond authors:
Books for Children
Granny Babysits the Mischevious Five by Carin Jayne Casey
Little Dog in the Middle of the Road by Sharon P. Stanley
Milagros: Girl from Away by Meg Medina
My Life as a Young Wizard by Zack Samuels (book written by a Richmond kid!)
Richmond Rocks! by Kate Hall
Richmond Rocks! The Spooky Sequel by Kate Hall
Summer of the Woods by Steven Smith (chosen as 2013-14 WEaver READs book at Bettie Weaver Elementary School in Midlothian)
Sundial by Meghan Pearsall
The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind by Meg Medina
The Santa Beacon by Graham Gardner, DDS
Tia Isa Wants a Car by Meg Medina
For adults by Richmond authors:
Boston Found by Kathleen Reid