new york public library

Picture book biography about librarian and story teller Augusta Braxton Baker, the first Black coordinator of children's services at all branches of the New York Public Library.

An illustrated biography of the life of Pura Belpr?, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City.

An illustrated biography of the life of Pura Belpr? the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City.

"It's only been a few weeks since Stephen started living at the New Harmonia--a hotel that caters to a supernormal clientele, including bigfeet, vampires, dragons, and talking gargoyles--and he still has a lot to learn. His latest discovery? The lions in front of the New York Public Library are actually sphinxes, guarding a secret treasure trove of magical objects. When a mysterious wizard steals a powerful wand from the collection and casts a spell on the entire supernormal world, Stephen and his friends must find a way to reverse the magic before it becomes permanent"--Provided by publisher.

Patience and Fortitude embark on a journey around New York City in search of their library's missing books.

"Inspired by the true story of a girl who lived in the library, Kristen O'Donnell Tubb's The Story Seeker continues The Story Collector series with a heartwarming middle grade mystery that captures the illustrious New York Public Library during the roaring 20's. Twelve-year-old Viviani Fedeler, proud resident of the New York Public Library, has her sights set on becoming a star reporter. She's thrilled when Miss Hutch announces a story contest where the winner gets their essay printed in the New York Times But then Viviani gets her first-ever case of writer's block. As she struggles to find inspiration, the library is hit with a strange mystery involving overdue books, secret messages, and perhaps a spy lurking among the shelves . . . Will Viviani be able to crack the code and find the perfect story worthy of a byline?"--.

"Eleven-year-old Viviani Fedeler, proud resident of the New York Public Library, has her sights set on becoming a star reporter. She's thrilled when Miss Hutch announces a story contest where the winner gets their essay printed in The New York Times! But then Viviani gets her first-ever case of writer's block. As she struggles to find inspiration, the library is hit with a strange mystery involving overdue books, secret messages, and perhaps a spy lurking among the shelves. . . . Will Viviani be able to crack the code and find the perfect story worthy of a byline?"--.

"After a young boy goes to sleep upset that he's getting a book for his birthday, he's visited in the night by Patience and Fortitude, the two stone lions who guard the New York Public Library. Soon, he's magically whisked away from his cozy home in the Bronx, and the two mighty lions show him the wonder of the library. There, the inquisitive Latino boy discovers the power of books and their role not only in his own life, but also in the lives of the people he loves"--OCLC.

When Pura Belpre came to America in 1921, she carried with her a passion for her homeland's folktales. She became a New York City librarian renowned for her story hours---and continued to share Puerto Rican folktales across the United States by turning them into books.

"After a young boy goes to sleep upset that he's getting a book for his birthday, he's visited in the night by Patience and Fortitude, the two stone lions who guard the New York Public Library. Soon, he's magically whisked away from his cozy home in the Bronx, and the two mighty lions show him the wonder of the library. There, the inquisitive Latino boy discovers the power of books and their role not only in his own life, but also in the lives of the people he loves"--OCLC.