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Trinka Hakes Noble

Trinka Hakes Noble is an award-winning author and illustrator who has published more than 30 children’s books throughout her career. She is best known for the Jimmy’s Boa series, which has been featured on PBS’s Reading Rainbow and translated into seven languages. Noble lives in northern New Jersey. To learn more, visit trinkahakesnoble.com.
Jimmy's Boa and the Big Splash Birthday Bash
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash
Meanwhile Back at the Ranch

Books

Jimmy's Boa and the Big Splash Birthday Bash
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash
Meanwhile Back at the Ranch

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

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Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

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