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Local Author, Chris Casavant was recently at Storybook Cove reading, discussing and signing his middle grade novel, The Greatest Cause of Mia Dubois. Chris Casavant is a sixth-grade social studies teacher in Marshfield, Massachusetts. At his school, he runs a club for students who want to learn and act on climate-related issues. Before becoming a teacher, his career was in writing, first as a sports journalist and columnist, then as a writer in the business world. Inspired by by the work of journalists and scientists who have written extensively about climate change, his daughters, and his students who want to learn and act on climate-related issues, Chris has written an engaging novel told from 12-year old Mia's perspective. 1000's of miles from home, she learns about climate change and climate justice, organizing, friendship and most importantly she learns that the choice of an individual can make a real difference when she works hard and is dedicated to a cause. Chris grew up in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. He received Bachelor’s degrees in history and journalism from the University of Connecticut, and a Master’s degree in history from Chicago State University. He lives in Plymouth, Massachusetts, with his wife Vanessa, who is a child psychologist, and his two daughters, Rachel and Samantha.
The Greatest Cause of Mia Dubois (Paperback)$14.95 ISBN: 9781737801955 |
  Amy C. Martin recently visited Storybook Cove to sign copies of her book, All Will Be Well, her timely hsitorical fiction novel telling the story of the real experiences of early colonial settlers. LINK to details. |
 Janet's pick recently was "Mary Chilton Winslow: Survivor of the Mayflower Voyage" by the author, Joyce A. Prince , a descendant of Mary Chilton, and the illustrator, Tara L. Harvey. This nonfiction book about Mary Chilton Winslow is an account of what life was like on a crowded small ship in 1820. Many people died on the ship, her father, and during that first year in America, her mother, but Mary survived. The book starts with her birth in England, life in Holland, and her voyage at 13 years old on the Mayflower. It ends with her death in Boston after marrying John Winslow and having 10 children, 9 who survived. LINK to more info. |
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Norwell Resident Kim DiLoreto recently read and signed her picture book, Back to School With Mac. Signed copies available. LINK to info. |
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Brett Miller was recently at Storybook Cove signing this INSPIRATIONAL BIOGRAPHY. 
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We enjoy featuring LOCAL author/illustrators at Storybook Cove. We have signed books by many of them -- call us at 781-826-6060 for current availability. |
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BRIDGET HART-KENNEY is a self-published author and a kindergarten teacher. She is a New England author who loves the ocean, her family and friends, and her dog Casper She wants to inspire her students to pursue their dreams. She is the author of the mathematics anthology for young children called The Kingdom of Mathematicm. Her love of writing began as a young student who was encouraged by her family and her teachers. She is the co-author of the memoir of her father's life, called Papa's Past. She is also the author of Papa Paint Me A Picture which features paintings by her father Joseph M. Hart and which is a heartwarming story of a grandfather's love revealed through his use of beautiful and bold colors on every page. The rhyme and repetition of each line, is great for early readers to read over and over again with their families! Fianlly, she is the author of The Doodle Tail Dog Tale, the heartwarming story of how a dog named Casper Kenney brought love and joy to his family and to the world.
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| We have signed books by Matthew Pungitore LINK to More Info on BOOK SIGNING |
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The Farmer's Promise by Elaine Kiklis, illustrated by Abby Sullivan. $10.00 |
Max the Bear by James Jodice $16.95 |
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Legend of the Chocolate Cow by Frank DeGiacomo $9 |
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The Creative Table Cookbook by Michelle M. McGrath $28.00 |
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Stellato describes his book as “Friday Night Lights meets Harry Potter, with a sprinkle of ballet tossed in.” The book has been endorsed by several prominent people in the world of sports including Bill Belichick, Sean Payton, Jon Gruden, Andre Reid, Doug Flutie, Mike Eruzione, Vinny Testaverde and John Harbaugh. The book has also been endorsed by the Boston Ballet and Dr. Wayne Klein of Spaulding Rehabilitation, a clinical neuro-psychologist, and Julie Foudy, who played Team USA women’s soccer with Mia Hamm in the ‘90’s.. . Sean is dedicating this new children's book series to his 12 year old daughter Gianna, who was recently diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis and Lupus. The first |
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SIGNED COPIES OF BILL ARIENTI'S newest book, Coincidental Destiny, Living With Cancer and Refusing To Die From It, a poignant book about living a full life in spite of overwhelming challenges and adversities NOW AVAILABLE. This memoir chronicles five journeys that travel from tragedy to triumph illustrating the power of the human spirit.