Colleen Nelson is a teacher and award-winning author of over twenty books for young people. When she’s not writing, you can find her walking her dog, Rosie, exploring new places, or enjoying a strong cup of coffee and a good book…maybe at the library. Colleen has lived in New York City and Japan, but currently calls Winnipeg, Canada home. Colleen Nelson is a teacher and award-winning author of over twenty books for young people. When she’s not writing, you can find her walking her dog, Rosie, exploring new places, or enjoying a strong cup of coffee and a good book…maybe at the library. Colleen has lived in New York City and Japan, but currently calls Winnipeg, Canada home.
Praise for How To Save A Library! “Highly recommended for all library shelves as many resonant topics are expertly woven into one satisfying story.”–School Library Journal “Nelson’s wholesome novel features short chapters that move quickly, making it a feel-good option for reluctant readers, library lovers, and kids who need a primer on the value of true friendship.”—Booklist “[A] spirited story of friendship and forgiveness that serves as a love letter to the communities that libraries foster.""—Publishers Weekly “An ode to public libraries and youth empowerment”—Kirkus Reviews “In [How To Save a Library], kids work together and host a contest for community funding. So you know what that means, don’t you? Activist kids!”—Fuse 8, Betsy Bird “How To Save A Library captures the highs and lows of Middle School life through the eyes of a reluctant hero young readers will be rooting for.”— Jean Mills, author of After the Wallpaper Music