{"id":9067628888301,"title":"A Family of Readers","handle":"a-family-of-readers","description":"\u003ch6\u003eComing January 20, 2026. Pre-order today!\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rob-sanders\"\u003eRob Sanders\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gabbie-benda\"\u003eGabbie Benda\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne sunny day at the local library, a family of readers rushed in the front door. To read and enjoy. To search and explore.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first, the family members choose their favorite books and begin to read and read and read. But soon, Dad is distracted by a group of chefs who are working together to master bread making, Mom finds a group of auto mechanics who can help her solve her dilemma with the family car, and the older sister and brother have their heads in the clouds and their eyes on the stars as they join their friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the youngest family member continues to be absorbed in his book and reads and reads and reads. The family members discover that the library has something for everyone—including friendship, camaraderie, opportunities to learn, and—of course—books!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs increasing book bans threaten access, this story invites families to embrace libraries as powerful, welcoming spaces for learning and community. Young readers are encouraged to explore, discover, and celebrate all libraries have to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-boy-the-book-a-wordless-story\"\u003eThe Boy \u0026amp; the Book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lola-at-the-library\"\u003eLola at the Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e [TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/a-family-of-readers-spread.jpg?v=1753300531\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"cvr-border-gray\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" defer data-pin-shape=\"round\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/a-family-of-readers-cover.jpg?v=1753300531\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/a-family-of-readers-cover-hires.tiff.zip?v=1754339996\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRob Sanders, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRob Sanders is a teacher who writes and a writer who teaches. Rob’s nonfiction books continue to break new ground, including the first picture books about the Pride Flag, the Stonewall Uprising, a transgender Civil War soldier, a gay presidential candidate, and the first gay marriage in America. His work also continues to introduce readers to heroes of the LGBTQIA+ community—from Harvey Milk to Gilbert Baker, from Cleve Jones to Bayard Rustin, and more. 2024 releases include Rob’s first nonfiction poetry collection—\u003ci\u003eQueer and Fearless: Poems Celebrating the Lives of LGBTQ Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e and two fiction picture books—\u003ci\u003eBetween You and Me\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWe Are a Class!\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rob-sanders\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Rob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGabbie Benda, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGabbie Benda earned a degree in communication arts from VCUarts in 2020, with a focus on children’s illustration and comics. She loves to bring funny, upbeat stories to life with her quirky yet approachable illustrations. After over a decade as a camp counselor and art teacher, Gabbie is well versed in the art of making kids of all ages smile. https:\/\/gabbiebenda.art\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gabbie-benda\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Gabbie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe library is central to a family’s day.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe titular characters enter the building and begin browsing. Meanwhile, staffers shelve books, French students work on their pronunciation, chefs find titles on baking bread, actors in costume perform an elaborate storytime, a group of moms convenes for a book club, preteen members of a robotics club gather, and gardeners outside harvest tomatoes. Eagle-eyed youngsters will spot a tan-skinned child clad in green overalls who appears throughout, silently observing from the sidelines. As the day winds down and everyone leaves, the little one walks out, accompanied by a parent and holding a book, and the story closes with the youngster reading at last. Sanders has crafted an invitingly alliterative ode to libraries; this isn’t the stuffy, silent place of yesteryear, but a space that’s vibrant, welcoming, and wholly alive. Benda’s crowded, crisp illustrations feature people of varying skin tones, hairstyles, abilities, and ages. Some are tattooed; one wears a hijab. A Pride flag sits on the librarian’s desk—this is truly a place for every member of the community. The book is both a lovely way to convince newcomers to visit their local library and a comforting read for those who already feel at home there.\u003cbr\u003e\nA hopeful and joyful love letter to the public library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-647-2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 3–7\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 32\u003cbr\u003e8 x 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: January 20, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]","published_at":"2025-10-07T15:28:50-04:00","created_at":"2025-08-04T16:33:03-04:00","vendor":"Charlesbridge","type":"Children's Book","tags":["Browse by Age_Ages 3-6","Browse by Fiction\/Nonfiction_Fiction","Browse by Format_Picture Book","Browse by Language_English","Browse by Subject_Life Lessons \u0026 Skills","Browse by Subject_Story Time \u0026 Play"],"price":1799,"price_min":1799,"price_max":1799,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":48500723974381,"title":"Hardcover","option1":"Hardcover","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"46472","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":44407937499373,"product_id":9067628888301,"position":1,"created_at":"2025-07-23T15:55:29-04:00","updated_at":"2025-07-23T15:55:31-04:00","alt":null,"width":600,"height":750,"src":"\/\/steamworksbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/a-family-of-readers-cover.jpg?v=1753300531","variant_ids":[48500723974381]},"available":true,"name":"A Family of Readers - Hardcover","public_title":"Hardcover","options":["Hardcover"],"price":1799,"weight":567,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":10,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"9781623546472","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":36245355200749,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.8,"height":750,"width":600,"src":"\/\/steamworksbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/a-family-of-readers-cover.jpg?v=1753300531"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/steamworksbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/a-family-of-readers-cover.jpg?v=1753300531"],"featured_image":"\/\/steamworksbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/a-family-of-readers-cover.jpg?v=1753300531","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":36245355200749,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.8,"height":750,"width":600,"src":"\/\/steamworksbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/a-family-of-readers-cover.jpg?v=1753300531"},"aspect_ratio":0.8,"height":750,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/steamworksbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/a-family-of-readers-cover.jpg?v=1753300531","width":600}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch6\u003eComing January 20, 2026. Pre-order today!\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rob-sanders\"\u003eRob Sanders\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gabbie-benda\"\u003eGabbie Benda\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne sunny day at the local library, a family of readers rushed in the front door. To read and enjoy. To search and explore.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first, the family members choose their favorite books and begin to read and read and read. But soon, Dad is distracted by a group of chefs who are working together to master bread making, Mom finds a group of auto mechanics who can help her solve her dilemma with the family car, and the older sister and brother have their heads in the clouds and their eyes on the stars as they join their friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the youngest family member continues to be absorbed in his book and reads and reads and reads. The family members discover that the library has something for everyone—including friendship, camaraderie, opportunities to learn, and—of course—books!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs increasing book bans threaten access, this story invites families to embrace libraries as powerful, welcoming spaces for learning and community. Young readers are encouraged to explore, discover, and celebrate all libraries have to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-boy-the-book-a-wordless-story\"\u003eThe Boy \u0026amp; the Book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lola-at-the-library\"\u003eLola at the Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e [TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/a-family-of-readers-spread.jpg?v=1753300531\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"cvr-border-gray\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" defer data-pin-shape=\"round\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/a-family-of-readers-cover.jpg?v=1753300531\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/a-family-of-readers-cover-hires.tiff.zip?v=1754339996\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRob Sanders, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRob Sanders is a teacher who writes and a writer who teaches. Rob’s nonfiction books continue to break new ground, including the first picture books about the Pride Flag, the Stonewall Uprising, a transgender Civil War soldier, a gay presidential candidate, and the first gay marriage in America. His work also continues to introduce readers to heroes of the LGBTQIA+ community—from Harvey Milk to Gilbert Baker, from Cleve Jones to Bayard Rustin, and more. 2024 releases include Rob’s first nonfiction poetry collection—\u003ci\u003eQueer and Fearless: Poems Celebrating the Lives of LGBTQ Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e and two fiction picture books—\u003ci\u003eBetween You and Me\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWe Are a Class!\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rob-sanders\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Rob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGabbie Benda, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGabbie Benda earned a degree in communication arts from VCUarts in 2020, with a focus on children’s illustration and comics. She loves to bring funny, upbeat stories to life with her quirky yet approachable illustrations. After over a decade as a camp counselor and art teacher, Gabbie is well versed in the art of making kids of all ages smile. https:\/\/gabbiebenda.art\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gabbie-benda\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Gabbie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe library is central to a family’s day.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe titular characters enter the building and begin browsing. Meanwhile, staffers shelve books, French students work on their pronunciation, chefs find titles on baking bread, actors in costume perform an elaborate storytime, a group of moms convenes for a book club, preteen members of a robotics club gather, and gardeners outside harvest tomatoes. Eagle-eyed youngsters will spot a tan-skinned child clad in green overalls who appears throughout, silently observing from the sidelines. As the day winds down and everyone leaves, the little one walks out, accompanied by a parent and holding a book, and the story closes with the youngster reading at last. Sanders has crafted an invitingly alliterative ode to libraries; this isn’t the stuffy, silent place of yesteryear, but a space that’s vibrant, welcoming, and wholly alive. Benda’s crowded, crisp illustrations feature people of varying skin tones, hairstyles, abilities, and ages. Some are tattooed; one wears a hijab. A Pride flag sits on the librarian’s desk—this is truly a place for every member of the community. The book is both a lovely way to convince newcomers to visit their local library and a comforting read for those who already feel at home there.\u003cbr\u003e\nA hopeful and joyful love letter to the public library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-647-2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 3–7\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 32\u003cbr\u003e8 x 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: January 20, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]"}