Michigan Authors
In the opinion of this children’s librarian, Michigan doesn’t get enough credit for how many fabulous children’s authors we have! Best of all, the authors on this list have written tons of books for you and the children in your life to explore. Click on the titles to find them in our catalog.
Potato Pants by Laurie Keller
Every Laurie Keller book is a detailed, hilarious masterpiece, begging to be read over and over. Her latest one tells the tale of a potato who rushes to the Fancy Pants shop for their one-day-only sale on potato pants!
Super Manny Cleans Up! by Kelly DiPucchio
Super Manny is the hero we’ve been waiting for—a thoughtful raccoon who cares about the earth and does all he can to keep it clean. Great for the young environmentalist!
People Don’t Bite People by Lisa Wheeler
Wheeler has written dozens of excellent books so you really can’t go wrong, but the sing-songy rhythm and playful subject of her newest one, coupled with candy-colored illustrations by Molly Idle, make this a favorite.
I Love You Just Enough by Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen
This sweet tale of a girl who finds a wood duckling has a wholesome old-school feel that may remind you of nature books you read as a child.
- Kate Newcombe, CADL Haslett