Eric Hill, creator of Spot the Dog, died at 86

Eric Hill, creator of Spot the Dog, died at 86 years old, Friday, in his California home.  You can read the news story here.  Also, you can browse our catalog for items to check out from your local Dearborn Public Library.

Junie B. Jones' Author Passes Away

 

Sad news in the children's lit world: Junie B. Jones' author, Barbara Park, passed away Friday, November 15, in Scottsdale, AZ from ovarian cancer.  Ms. Park was 66 years old.

The Junie B. Jones series has sold more than 55 million copies.  Celebrate her legacy by checking out a Junie B. Jones book from your Dearborn Public Library branch.

For more information, see this article from USA Today.