About
Kelly Starling Lyons is a children's book author whose mission is to transform moments, memories and history into stories of discovery. Her books include CCBC Choices-honored picture book, One Million Men and Me; Ellen's Broom, a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor book, Junior Library Guild and Bank Street Best selection; Tea Cakes for Tosh, a Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People and winner of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Award for Juvenile Literature (sponsored by the AAUW of North Carolina) and Hope's Gift, a Storytelling World Award winner, IRA/CBC Children's Choices selection and SIBA Okra Pick. Learn more at www.kellystarlinglyons.com.
Featured Work
Tea Cakes for Tosh
Tosh loves his grandma Honey and her delicious golden tea cakes. When she tells the story of how the cookies became part of their family, he feels like he's flying back in time. But then one day, Honey starts forgetting things, even an ingredient for the tea cakes. Inspired by his love for his grandma and respect for his family's heritage, Tosh finds a way to give Honey and himself a gift that keeps the memory alive.
Other Works
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Ellen's Broom
2012
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Hope's Gift
2012
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One Million Men and Me
2007
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NEATE: Eddie's Ordeal
2004
