Ages seven to ten is a critical period in developing the lifelong reader. Early chapter books, designed for this age group, help kids transition from picture books to novels to become independent readers. Early readers can explore the shelves at Gramercy Books and find something that speaks directly to them.
Books make wonderful holiday gifts! Here are several extraordinary books for table top display, and some regular-sized books for your nightstand. And, then, there’s always our “Be A Book Angel” program, where you can donate books to children served by Franklin County Children Services.
November is a time to reflect on the things that add to the fabric of our lives. Gramercy Books is grateful to be a gathering place for our customers: to support conversation and discourse, to provide inspiration and comfort, to build community, and to bring joy.
By the time you read this, I will be on my way to Paris. While collecting information about The City of Light, I also began thinking about the range of books I’ve read that are set in Paris, from a children’s favorite, Madeline, to several classics, to a story about a bookshop on the Seine!
On September 5th, Gramercy Books brings Jacqueline Woodson, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, back to the Columbus area where she was born in 1963. The author of more than thirty award-winning books for readers of all ages, Woodson’s work is relevant, personal, and thought–provoking whether she writes fiction, nonfiction, poetry or short stories.