Colleen Nelson

In this intimate and inspiring novel about the power of art and the value of community, award-winning author and former New Yorker Colleen Nelson brings life and liveliness to an eccentric cast of New York City neighbors.Middle-schooler and New Yorker Roxy Markowski wants to tell the truth fearlessly and powerfully, just like her idols at Veracity News. She and her...

Author of the award-winning Harvey Comes Home and Harvey Holds His Own A perfect book-lover's book full of middle-grade novel recommendations. Will appeal to librarians, teachers, and advocates for bibliotherapy Will include a bibliography of all titles mentioned in the story A sensitive exploration of how bias can affect a child's success at school, and a celebration of educators who...

How to Save a Library by Colleen Nelson Casey is tired of always being the new kid at school. Now, for the first time in Casey's life, he finally feels settled—that is until his dad's job at the library is threatened. Every year, Casey's life seems to be boxed up and shipped to a new city. His dad thinks moving...

"Nelson's lively writing and expert pacing sustain just-right tension while adding... sprinklings of wisdom [to] flavour the text." -Kirkus Reviews With a 100% success rate, it is no wonder The LaRue Detective Agency has become the investigators to call at The Biltmore. But could the recipe robbery become Elodie's own recipe for disaster? Biltmore resident, Chef Sebastian, plans to open...

Author of the award-winning Harvey Comes Home and Harvey Holds His Own. A perfect book-lover's book full of middle-grade novel recommendations. It will appeal to librarians, teachers, and advocates for bibliotherapy. Includes a bibliography of all titles mentioned in the story. A sensitive exploration of how bias can affect a child's success at school and a celebration of educators who...