Some Writer!

Some Writer!
Author: Melissa Sweet
Publisher: Clarion Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780544319592

In this stunning, first-ever fully-illustrated biography of legendary author E.B. White, Sibert medalist and Caldecott Honor winner Melissa Sweet uses White's letters, photos, and mementos, as well as her original collaged art, to tell the true story of one of the most beloved authors of all time.

The Sweet Melissa Baking Book

The Sweet Melissa Baking Book
Author: Melissa Murphy
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2008
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780670018741

Offers recipes from the owner of a popular Brooklyn bakery for classic favorite desserts that combine homestyle American baking approaches with French influences.

Unbound: The Life and Art of Judith Scott

Unbound: The Life and Art of Judith Scott
Author: Joyce Scott
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2021-06-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0525648119

A moving and powerful introduction to the life and art of renowned artist, Judith Scott, as told by her twin sister, Joyce Scott and illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist, Melissa Sweet. Judith Scott was born with Down syndrome. She was deaf, and never learned to speak. She was also a talented artist. Judith was institutionalized until her sister Joyce reunited with her and enrolled her in an art class. Judith went on to become an artist of renown with her work displayed in museums and galleries around the world. Poignantly told by Joyce Scott in collaboration with Brie Spangler and Melissa Sweet and beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist, Melissa Sweet, Unbound is inspiring and warm, showing us that we can soar beyond our perceived limitations and accomplish something extraordinary.

How Sweet It Is

How Sweet It Is
Author: Melissa Brayden
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Inc
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2013-11-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1626390002

Some things are better than chocolate... Molly O’Brien is a sweetheart. Her friends and neighbors all think so. While she enjoys her quiet life running the town bakeshop in Applewood, Illinois, she wonders if there could be more. After losing the love of her life four years prior in a plane crash, Molly thinks she’s ready to navigate the dicey dating waters once again. However, you can’t always pick who your heart latches on to. When Jordan Tuscana, the beautiful younger sister of her lost love, returns to town, Molly finds her interest piqued in a manner she wasn’t prepared for. As secrets are uncovered, Molly and Jordan must figure out how to navigate the difficult terrain of their multi-faceted relationship. Especially when something much deeper seems to be bubbling between them.

A River of Words

A River of Words
Author: Jen Bryant
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2008-07-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1467432547

2009 Caldecott Honor Book An ALA Notable Book A New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book A Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book NCTE Notable Children’s Book When he wrote poems, he felt as free as the Passaic River as it rushed to the falls. Willie’s notebooks filled up, one after another. Willie’s words gave him freedom and peace, but he also knew he needed to earn a living. So he went off to medical school and became a doctor -- one of the busiest men in town! Yet he never stopped writing poetry. In this picture book biography of William Carlos Williams, Jen Bryant’s engaging prose and Melissa Sweet’s stunning mixed-media illustrations celebrate the amazing man who found a way to earn a living and to honor his calling to be a poet.

Sweet Melissa

Sweet Melissa
Author: Susan Segovia-Munoz
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-05-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781530518739

A withdrawn teenage girl audaciously dives into the subterranean world of drug addiction, darkness and deceit. While wholeheartedly attempting to escape the vicious merry-go-round of repetition, and haphazardly trying to slip out of the miscreant subculture, she stumbles upon one obstacle after the other.

How to Read a Book

How to Read a Book
Author: Kwame Alexander
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-06-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780062307811

A stunning new picture book from Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander and Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet! This New York Times bestselling duo has teamed up for the first time to bring you How to Read a Book, a poetic and beautiful journey about the experience of reading. Find a tree—a black tupelo or dawn redwood will do—and plant yourself. (It’s okay if you prefer a stoop, like Langston Hughes.) With these words, an adventure begins. Kwame Alexander’s evocative poetry and Melissa Sweet’s lush artwork come together to take readers on a sensory journey between the pages of a book.

Essential Oils

Essential Oils
Author: RAVI RATAN
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2020-09-04
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1925924920

What if you could practice, and access, happiness at any time? When were you last truly happy? How did 'happy' feel? Some people find that being happy is a natural state of being, but for others it's a constant struggle to find contentment with all of life's stresses and upheavals. Bestselling author and psychologist Noa Belling has designed a variety of 'happiness workouts' to help you do just that. Based on scientific studies of biochemistry and neuroscience, this book teaches you how to cultivate happiness by honing certain physical skills such as strength, flexibility, fluidity, grounding and warm-heartedness. Deeply rooted within your body, these skills foster resilience, confidence and creativity to help you meet life's challenges skillfully. A happiness workout is made up of everyday quick practices, complemented by physical exercise programs that are designed to be accessible no matter your age or level of fitness. Try it out and feel how it optimises your brain function and reliably turns things around!

Melissa's Viking

Melissa's Viking
Author: Lisa Smelter
Publisher: Captured Muse Entertainment
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2022-07-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1662922108

Wow! A Viking! This was Melissa Hillman’s first thought upon meeting Erik Lundstrom. But after an unfortunate verbal exchange, hopes for anything beyond a professional working relationship seem impossible. However, after working together at a volunteer site, she begins to see the kindness and decency in him. Although he is reluctant to have a new relationship after just ending a bad one, Erik finds himself attracted to the lovely Melissa. Can they ever get past their initial misunderstanding? Just when Melissa forgives Erik and wants to get to know him better, a sweet woman and her little boy threaten to steal Erik's heart. Readers of Lisa Smelter’s Love in Litton Series will find familiar faces in this Book 4 romance and make room in their hearts for a few more.