Read books from local authors with the Neville Public Museum
This month’s “5 things to read” segment puts the spotlight on local authors.
In this segment, Katy Maier from the Neville Public Museum shares her top 5 books and other books available by local authors.
Books by local authors:
Spin Me a Yarn: A Sweater’s Story of Love by Jenny Von Der Rohr – local author and crafter Jenny crocheted a cast of darling animal characters for her children and the stories naturally followed. This book includes photos of her creations and a darling tale of a mouse’s magical knitted sweater.
On a WI Family Farm (and The WI Farm They Built) by Corey Geiger – WI author and National Indie Book Awards winner shares stories from six generations of family farming.
Lori Jae Ricci – Prolific De Pere artist showcases her vibrant, highly imaginative works alongside the stories that accompany them.
Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist by Linda Skeers – An inspiring tale of curiosity and perseverance spotlighting The British Journal for the History of Science’s “greatest fossilist the world ever knew”.
Once Upon a Mastodon by Bonnie Worth – Straight from The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library this book uses familiar characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to real facts about the prehistoric world – including the differences between woolly mammoths and mastodons (the Neville’s beloved mascot, Stompy).
Good Trick, Walking Stick! by Sheri Mabry Bestor – Beautifully illustrated, this book follows the fascinating life of a walking stick and the many seemingly magical adaptations that help it survive in the wild.
Dinopedia: An Encyclopedia of Prehistoric Beasts by Tom Jackson – Featuring striking illustrations of dozens of prehistoric pals, this book offers a vibrant journey for the youngest dino enthusiasts with plenty of more in-depth information for them to grow into as their comprehension and curiosity evolve.
The Maid and the Socialite (and Run at Destruction) by Lynda Drews – local sensation Lynda Drews has caused quite the stir exposing Green Bay’s scandalous Minahan trials. Has she blown your book club’s mind yet?
A Friendly Tree (and Golden Tales of a Newsman) by Warren Gerds– This artful collaboration of storytelling and imaginative illustration by Joan White culminates in a charming tale of woodland creatures reminding us all how interconnected we are with the natural world.
Forces of Change by David Siegel – This comprehensive tome features hundreds of historic photos and firsthand accounts of the events and inventions that led to the development of the Green Bay Fire Department.
Haunted Green Bay by Timothy Freiss – Shining an eerie light on familiar sites and local lore, this tour through Titletown will absolutely send shivers down your spine the next time you visit your favorite haunts