BPL Librarian Chelsea Rodriguez Authors New Children's Book "Glow"

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Collage of two photos feating the book cover of Glow and the author Chelsea Rodriguez. The collage says, "New Book From BPL Employee Chelsea Rodriguez."

There is a new author working at the Birmingham Public Library (BPL)! Librarian Ⅰ Chelsea Rodriguez recently wrote a new children's book, Glow. This cute picture book is intended for young readers and tells the story of a racoon who is fascinated with all things that glow. 

Author photo of Chelsea Rodriguez. She is wearing a short sleeve green button up shirt. She is wearing glasses and smiling. There is a book shelf in the background.

Rodriguez works in the Central Library's Youth Department as a librarian and storyteller. She is also part of the Outreach Team, so you may see her on BPL Mobile or at events across the city. She has worked at the BPL for five years.

This is her first published book! Rodriguez was inspired to write this book after she saw a raccoon hanging out on the roof of a wedding venue during the sparkler send off for the couple. A sparkler might be a bit much for a raccoon, but Chelsea Rodriguez thought a glow stick would be just right for the critter. 

The book cover of "Glow." It features an illustration of a raccoon in a grassy field at night and the raccoon is watching a firefly. The title "Glow" is across the cover in yellow, glowing letters.

From the author:

"What happens when a raccoon finds a glowstick and follows a firefly through the woods on a warm summer night? This story encourages young readers to build reading skills while enjoying a silly story with fun pictures."

You will have to read the book to find out what happens to our raccoon friend.

Glow is available for purchase on Ingram, Amazon, and Kindle. You can also find a copy available in our catalog for checkout at all Jefferson County Library Cooperative members, including all BPL locations.   

By Cheyenne Trujillo | Library Assistant Ⅲ, Public Relations 

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