Route 1 has had its share of crime authors. George Pelecanos used to cruise the Hyattsville area and has mentioned it in some of his books. And University Park was home to famed noir author James M. Cain. Now it … Continue reading →

Hyattsville author Mary Amato knows what makes kids tick. An award-winning children’s and young adult book author, Amato started writing at the age of seven when her mother gave her a journal to keep notes on a family trip. She has … Continue reading →

Hyattsville has another Little Free Library  tucked nicely in front of Hyattsville Elementary School and it’s adorable. The reading bench next to it makes for a perfect place for both the young and old to enjoy a good book outside. The new library, bench, … Continue reading →

If you are looking to purchase a new children’s book, check out “Little Rumba” by local pediatrician and author Jolan Rhodes. Rhodes was born in Brooklyn, but now lives in Hyattsville with her husband and three children. Her husband, R.W. Rhodes, … Continue reading →