Saving Eli's Library

There once was a town that saved its library.

Eli loves going to the library for Story Circle, but, one stormy day, the nearby river threatens to flood it. Eli and his dad must brave the storm to help save the books, and, when the storm is over, the whole town must come together to rebuild the library. Inspired by the residents of Lincoln, Vermont, who rebuilt their library on three separate occasions, Saving Eli's Library showcases one community’s bigheartedness, and the power of water and nature.

Saving Eli's Library is Ruth Horowitz’s seventh children’s book. Her picture book Crab Moon, now in its 14th printing, was named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children. A graduate of Hampshire College and the University of Pittsburgh, Ruth has worked as a school librarian and a newspaper writer and editor. She lives in Rhode Island.

Brittany "Bea" Jackson is an award-winning freelance illustrator most notably known for her ability to tell a story through her art. Her work has been featured in various publications, from cover art, to interior illustration, children's books, character design, and more.