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Long Island librarian and novelist Debbie De Louise integrates her passion for reading with a passion for writing. De Louise self-published her first book, Cloudy Rainbow, in 2008, and has since had seven books traditionally published. “I’ve written steadily since 2015,” the author said. “I’ve Read More …
Huntington offers a wide range of library and business-sponsored book groups, and there are countless discussion groups that locals put together on their own. One enduring local book club is just shy of its 20-year milestone. “Some years ago we started referring to ourselves as Read More …
Bonnie Grubman finds endless enthusiasm in writing for children. “I love kids, and I’ve always loved picture books,” she said. “I think they are the most important books written.” Before moving to Long Island, and before becoming an author, Grubman grew up in Queens. She Read More …
Science, curiosity, and fun: these are the key ingredients in Long Island author Ella Schwartz’s children’s books. Though her books tackle formidable subjects—from decoding ciphers to understanding stolen credit in science history—Schwartz believes there’s a way communicate complicated material to young people. “I think sometimes Read More …
Award-winning Huntington author, Amy Giles writes to validate, connect, and give voice to teen experiences. Giles began her writer life first as an avid reader. Obsessed with Curious George and his many adventures, she often found herself roaming the stacks of her school library. “That Read More …
Half Hollow Hills High School East senior Jay Nagpal is passionate about history. His resume is filled with major achievements: he founded the Dix Hills-Melville Historical Association; his National History Day project took first place at regionals; and he received the 2019 Brown University Book Read More …
After her February book release, author and Huntingtonian Alyson Richman finds ongoing success with her latest novel, The Secret of Clouds. “The reception for The Secret of Clouds has been especially moving for me,” Richman said. “I’ve had such a tremendous response from the teachers and Read More …
Jon Ten Haagen is a Huntington certified financial planner who aims to increase people’s financial understanding through writing. “I’ve been in the business since ’82,” Ten Haagen said before adding, “I’m one of the dinosaurs.” Jokes aside, the founder of Ten Haagen Financial Group takes Read More …
Huntingtonian Michael Dineen seeks to warn others about the realities of drugs and crime in his book Suburban Gangsters. Born in New York City and raised in Huntington, Dineen describes his early years as uneventful. “I had a similar upbringing to most of the kids Read More …
Local author Jeannie Moon’s latest book, All of Me, will be released next Wednesday, Aug. 28. The third installment of Moon’s Compass Cove series, All of Me returns to the lives of Lilly and Jack in the fictional town of Compass Cove. Whether you’ve followed Read More …