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She’s shy, and she doesn’t really know how. While everyone around her is playful, outgoing, and loud, Lotti prefers a quiet place and a book to read. Lotti LOVES books. To her, books are full of magic and aren’t as scary as new friends. But perhaps Lotti’s books can show her how to find magic in everyday moments, and maybe the friends she can share this magic with are closer than she thinks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBibliophile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creator Jane Mount makes her children’s book debut in this imagination-driven story of a shy booklover’s attempts to open her mind and find joy with the people around her. This journal-esque narrative—which includes fun recommended reads on each page—explores the process of book discovery for bibliophiles-in-training, and is perfect for enthusiastic and reluctant readers alike!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFOR ALL TYPES OF READERS: The story's main character, Lotti, is shy and struggles to make friends, but her imagination and love for reading take her to faraway places and introduce her to new friends. Readers of all tastes will find a relatable character in Lotti and enjoy the diverse books she reads—from fiction and nonfiction to novels and picture books. There's a book for everyone!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROMOTING LITERACY: The concept behind this book is timelessly important: promoting literacy. It is especially helpful for reluctant readers who may need to learn how to navigate resources like libraries and will teach them how to find books in their communities. In each scene, the main character is reading a new book. She visits her school library and her public library and has a tote bag from an independent bookstore. This book encourages kids to literally go out and read, broaden their horizons, and immerse themselves in the rich world of books. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eINTERACTIVE \u0026amp; VIBRANT: Readers will love discovering new books as they engage with the interactive format of this journal-style picture book, which features book recommendations, book lists and stacks, and lots of bookish commentary and questions in Mount's signature hand-lettering. Her recognizable and vibrant art style achieves a new level of playfulness that will hold endless appeal for young readers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePERFECT FOR FANS OF \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBIBLIOPHILE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Jane Mount is the creator behind the beloved Bibliophile line of products ranging from journals to stationery to décor for book lovers. 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It's a must-have for every book collection, and makes a wonderful literary gift for book lovers, writers, and more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eReaders of Jane Mount's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBibliophile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill delight in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTouring the world's most beautiful bookstoresTesting their knowledge of the written word with quizzesFinding their next great read in lovingly curated stacks of booksSampling the most famous fictional mealsPeeking inside the workspaces of their favorite authors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA source of endless inspiration, literary facts and recommendations: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBibliophile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is pure bookish joy and sure to enchant book clubbers, English majors, poetry devotees, aspiring writers, and any and all who identify as book lovers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eIf you have read or own: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eI'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Written World: The Power of Stories to Shape People, History, and Civilization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eHow to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; then you will want to read and own Jane Mount's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBibliophile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMore from Jane Mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Coauthored with Jamise Harper (founder of the Diverse Spines book community), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBibliophile: Diverse Spines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a richly illustrated and vastly inclusive collection uplifts the works of authors who are often underrepresented in the literary world. 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