The symphony takes a collective breath.The strings are taut, lips hover just above cold metal, and the players are stiff—all waiting for the first twitch of the conductor's wrist.A Symphony of Our Stories is a collection of 10 poems and short stories, each centered around one specific instrument. This collaborative effort creates the a symphonic reading experience.The players and playwrights invite you to enjoy this antholo...

Picturesque poems, gritty stories of magic and survival, and tales of romance all come together for Snowdrops in Springtime, an anthology of hope.From dragons and mermaids to war and love, this anthology contains a wide variety of poems, stories, and themes. All entries in this anthology, no matter how dark or grim, end in hope or a happy ending–because the darkness does not win.The authors included in this collection are Andi Michelson, Annee Clark, Camille Esther...

This summer has already been more than Paige bargained for.12-year-old Paige hoped to spend her summer vacation with her best friend, writing a movie script and making a video game. However, her artist mother has other plans for the summer, including a secluded lakehouse and lots of outdoor adventures.When a mysterious drawing transports Paige from the lakehouse to a forest full of talking animals, she realizes that art is far more magical than she knew before. Accompanied ...

Dandelions push up between the concrete slabs, reminding onlookers of resilience and hope.A moving, emotional collection of poems that explores the stages of love and life: grief, rage, and the enduring hope at the end of it all-the dandelions in the sidewalk cracks. This collection features 38 poems from 13 authors.Dandelions in Sidewalk Cracks is the 2nd Massillon Public Library adult writer's group (Writers of the Round Table) c...

o·li·o/ˈōlēō/nouna miscellaneous collection (as of literary or musical selections)Ghosts dance in the ballroom. Two orphans find renewed hope. A bookbinder searches for her lost journal. A man struggles to survive."Olio" is the Massillon Public Library's Writers of the Round Table's first short story collection.This unique collection contains 22 short stories by 13 authors. t...