Illinois Authors

Portland, Me. : Steve Layne shows teachers practical ways to engage and inspire readers from kindergarten through high school, to develop readers who are not only motivated to read great books, but also love reading in its own right. --from publisher description.

Stenhouse Publishers 2015

A teacher's guide to the benefits of reading to students and having the students read-aloud.

International Reading Association, Newark, Del. : ©2003.

Pelican Pub. Co., Gretna, La. : ©2007.

An older brother at first resents his new sibling, but eventually he starts to love the baby.

Pelican, Gretna, La. : 2007.

Four deviant teenagers, each with a special power, struggle to survive in a future where the Legion for World Alliance has merged all the earth's peoples into one combined race. --NoveList

Pelican Pub., Gretna : 2003.

When he finds that he is home alone for the first time, a bright eight-and-a-half-year-old boy informs any monsters that might be lurking in the house that his older brother Dan is worth the wait.

Pelican Pub. Co., Gretna, La. : 2005.

Two parents describe their journey over land and sea to find the child that belongs in their family, as well as all of the joy and love the new baby brings.

Sleeping Bear Press Chelsea, MI : 2007

An A through Z picture book introducing royalty from around the world, both real and make-believe. Topics such as Aurora, emperor, Grace Kelly, Princess, Ka'iulani, King Arthur, nobility, and tiara are included --Provided by publisher.

Pelican Pub., Gretna, La. : 2011.

When former wallflower Chase Maxfield returns to school in the fall as a hunky high schooler, his too-good-to-be-true physical transformation unsettles Jack, who discovers that the dangerous, utopia-building Mr. Eden may still be alive.

Pelican 2018

When a young bunny gets a puppy for his birthday he has to face the demands on his time that the new pup is making as well as deal with the consequences of what can happen when his new exuberant friend is ignored.

Pelican, Gretna [La.] : ©2006.

Everything is going wrong as Pastor McDougall tries to get ready for the Christmas Eve play, and it takes a visit from St. Nick to remind him what Christmas is really about.

Pelican Gretna, La. : 2010

A young boy grows angry at being told, over and over, Share with brother and someday brother will share with you, but finally learns his lesson.

Pelican Pub., Gretna, La. : 2012.

When a boy who does not like continually being asked to keep an eye on his younger sister is sent to his room for leaving her alone one too many times, she helps him realize that being a big brother has its rewards.

Sleeping Bear Press Chelsea, Mich. : 2005

An A-Z pictorial for children ages 4-10 explaining school. Letter topics include, the alphabet, kindergarten, books, librarian, and principal. Each is introduced with a poem accompanied by expository text to provide detailed information --Provided by publisher.

Pelican Pub. Co., Gretna, La. : 2008.

In this reimagining of Clement Moore's holiday poem, it's the day before Halloween, and the teachers look for a way to escape the annual Halloween Day parade. But when the principal issues a memo that says all teachers must attend the parade, the faculty wake up on Halloween morning filled with dread.

Pelican Pub., Gretna, La. : 2004.

Problems with naughty students, paperwork, and complicated field trips keep Principal Swell at his office on Christmas Eve and he just cannot seem to make it home to his family until a jolly old man appears to help with his chores. After a visit to teachers of the mell, Santa hurries to school to visit with the principal. This parody of Clement Moore's, a Visit from St. Nicholas finds Principal Swell dealing with malfunctioning computers, school bus delays, irate parents, and reports on state mandated testing before he can join his family for the holidays.

Pelican Gretna, LA : 2001

Exhausted from parties and pageants at school but with presents still to buy, teachers are greeted at the mall by an unexpected helper driving a flying schoolbus.

Pelican, Gretna, La. : 2005.

Jack Barret is a junior in high school. When his perfectionist father starts working for the Eden Corporation and forcibly moves the family to the corporation's village called Paradise, Jack uncovers a sinister plot in the pursuit of perfection.

Pelican Pub., Gretna : ©1998.

Worried about an upcoming geography test, Thomas finds himself unable to fall asleep until he tries counting sheep.

Pelican Pub. Co., Gretna, La. : 2004.

Determined to prove himself at his new school by creating the best science project ever, Thomas becomes so immersed in his study of the solar system that he dreams of astronaut sheep who fly a spacecraft to Mars and beyond.

Pelican Pub. Co., Gretna, La. : 2004.

A collection of poems that celebrate the bond between children and their fathers.

Pelican Pub. Co., Gretna, La. : 2005.

Verses for mom's heart.

Lake Shore Drive, the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier ... just the mention of these iconic sights conjures up a skyline known the world over as the Windy City. Welcome to Chicago! And there's no better guidebook to the city than W is for Windy City: A Chicago Alphabet. Following the alphabet, the city's character and familiar landmarks are fully captured in poem and expository text. A is for Art Institute or Adler Planetarium. And if we want a triple A, we'll add the Shedd Aquarium. Young readers can marvel at the treasures on display at the renowned Art Institute, go window shopping along Michigan Avenue's mile-long Magnificent Mile, or take in an afternoon game at Wrigley Field with the Chicago Cubs.