Authors List Now Posted
Our author list for Books by the Banks, 2010 is now posted. There are many great authors, but-more will be coming! We’ll be adding authors throughout the summer, so check back often!
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Memoirs of a Goldfish
Day One
“I swam around my bowl.
Day Two-I swam around my bowl. Twice…
And so it goes in this tell-all tale from a goldfish.With his bowl to himself and his simple routine, Goldfish loves his life…until one day…When assorted intruders including a hyperactive bubbler, a grime-eating snail, a pair of amorous guppies, and a… Continue Reading
Meet the Authors
” I grew up across the street from an old library with English architecture of red brick and Bedford stone.I loved nothing more than walking under its high beamed ceilings, searching the shelves for books, and taking them home to get lost in the pages and experience the characters’ lives. I can’t remember a time… Continue Reading
Sandy Plunkett: The World of a Wayward Comic Book Artist
Sandy Plunkett moved to southeast Ohio in 1990. He made his debut in the comic book world in the late 1970s, with several works for Marvel, DC and Gold Key comics.
A self -taught illustrator and comic book artist, Plunkett came of age in New York City during the 60′s and 70′s and began drawing… Continue Reading
About the Books
How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack! 
“Move over zombies and adolescent vampires.
There’s a new threat in town—and it’s only twelve inches tall. How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack is the only comprehensive survival guide that will help you prevent, prepare for, and ward off an imminent home invasion by the common garden gnome. Once thought of as harmless… Continue Reading
Programs
Kids Corner, 2009 
Kids Corner 2009 featured many costumed characters, as well as face painting, book bag painting, balloon art, and a signing librarian! In addition authors Sharon Draper (author of Sassy), Bender & Bender (authors of Ribbit!), and Will Hillenbrand (author of Sleep, Big Bear, Sleep!) read from their latest works, featured at the festival.
Among… Continue Reading
