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Meaningful Book Picks for Memorial Day
As Memorial Day is marked this month, there are many great picture books for children that highlight the reason behind the holiday. A Day for...
Discover Earth Day Books at Local Libraries
April 22’s Earth Day, marked since 1970, is meant to raise awareness about the environment. While there may be local and state-wide events planned,...
“Lucky Dog” Is a Dyslexia-Friendly Debut
When Excelsior author Mara Ryan watched her then-second grader struggle to find a book that felt like it truly belonged to her, something shifted....
“She Can STEM”
In honor of March 8’s International Women’s Day, consider She Can STEM by Liz Lee Heinecke and illustrated by Kelly Anne Dalton. For thousands of...
A New Chapter at Excelsior Bay Books
A local author’s latest business venture makes perfect sense. Amanda Pesek knows the thrill of seeing your own book featured on bookstore shelves....
Open up a World of Experiential Gifting
Make gift giving easier this season by leaning into a specialty theme or carefully curated focus. With experiential gifting maintaining its holiday...
Unlikely Friends Inspire Children’s Book Series
Wayzata illustrator draws the boundary between fact and fiction. It was a beautiful summer evening Up North at their family cabin. Wayzata’s Anne...
Mallory Habstritt Pens Children’s Book About Vitiligo
If National All-American Miss Pre-Teen Mallory Habstritt didn’t already have enough going on, she also has a children’s book coming out this year....
Excelsior from A to Z
All of the charm and whimsy of Excelsior comes to life in Amanda Pesek’s new children’s book, E is for Excelsior! The Excelsior resident was...
Life Appreciation
The delightful biography series Little People, Big Dreams offers children a simple introduction to famous artists, scientists, athletes and others....
E is for Excelsior! Celebrates Community
Join author Amanda Pesek on Indie Bookstore Day to learn more about her new alphabet book. Excelsior local Amanda Pesek was in Seaside, Florida,...
The Anger Workbook for Kids Helps Children Address Feelings
Workbook helps children process their anger. After 12 years practicing as a mental health clinician specializing in children, Christina Kress says...
Winter, You Wonder
Questions lead to answers in children’s book. Do snowmen have feelings? What do fish think about below a frozen lake? Author Perris Deppa of...
Publishing with Purpose
"… love is what makes this world brighter." If there are two things Minnesotans are familiar with they’re hockey—and squirrels. Hockey, especially...
Pages to Honor and Heal
Minnetonka native creates a baby book for parents who have lost pregnancies. I Love You Still: A Memorial Baby Book has a similar look and feel to...
