Writers, Filmmakers, Composters, and More

Sometimes great heroes come from our very own neighborhoods! From our local mailman to the man who plays the piano sometimes on TV to the man down the hallway... who has ducks in his apartment? This picture book biography celebrates creative minds who think outside the box and seek to bring joy, love, and comfort to those around them!

Going Places illustrated by ERIC VELASQUEZ. As a black postal worker, Victor Hugo Green faced trials — and sometimes danger — everyday just doing his job. Discover how he started the Green Book, a travel guide to help Black people travel across the U.S. safely and comfortably!

Mister Rogers' Gift of Music by DONNA CANGELOSI. See the life of beloved TV personality Fred Rogers through  the lens of music. This gorgeous biography captures not only the beauty of Mr. Rogers' life but the magic of music itself!

Mr. McCloskey's Marvelous Mallards by EMMA BLAND SMITH. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the beloved picture book classic Make Way for Ducklings! See how Robert McCloskey brought a flock of ducklings into his tiny NYC apartment for inspiration.

Picture Book Biographies - Writers, Filmmakers, Composters, and More