2024 NATIONAL MEDAL
for Museum and Library Service Finalist

Fiction

Beany series

Beany definitely does not want to spend her summer vacation at camp, but she endures bugs and a bossy cabin-mate, finds a new friend, and has an okay time after all.

Young Fredle

Fredle, a young mouse cast out of his home, faces dangers and predators outside, makes some important discoveries and allies, and learns the meaning of freedom as he struggles to return home.

Geronimo Stilton series

The series is set on a fictional version of Earth dominated by anthropomorphic mice and rats and focuses on the title character, a mouse who lives in New Mouse City on Mouse Island. A best-selling author in-universe, Geronimo Stilton, works as editor and publisher for the newspaper, The Rodent's Gazette.

Julian Rodriguez series

He's been sent to Earth to study human lifeforms and their bizarre habits - from their disgusting diet (orange sticks called "carrots," flavorless liquid called "water," and the revolting substance known as "veggie dogs") to their repressive treatment of their young (forcing them to carry out menial tasks known as " ...