The Red Pencil
The Red Pencil by Andrea Davis Pinkney is a story of refugees, war, and loss. Yet it is told beautifully through free verse poetry…
The Pinkney Dynasty
What each Pinkney family member has in common is producing stellar children’s books for their readers to enjoy.
Read by the Author
A selection of favorite audiobooks narrated by their authors.
Garvey’s Choice: Music & Science vs. Sports & Dad’s Approval
Explore the complexities of middle school through this engrossing story written in verse!
Something Sweet for National Poetry Month
Poetic explorations of love, loss, trauma, self-doubt, and other challenges for young women.
Poetry is …
April is National Poetry Month! Join Daniel and his animal friends as they look for poetry in the park…
One Book, Every Young Child
Reading to preschoolers is significant for Kindergarten readiness. These books about poetry, nature and a boy named Daniel are a great place to start.
Best Books for Babies 2016
A group of Pittsburgh librarians and child development experts selected the Best Books for Babies published in 2015. Share them with a baby in your life!
Best Books for Babies 2011
A group of Pittsburgh librarians and child development experts selected the Best Books for Babies published in 2010. Share them with a baby in your life!
Dothead: Poems
Dothead: Poems uses playful anger to navigate Indian ancestry.