The Mouse of Amherst by Elizabeth Spires museums Pub Date: July 14

Pub Date: July 14

Castrillon's artwork carries the words to a place where birds bring tea and cupcakes to the window

Karen Glass

Ysemay Dercon is an artist and illustrator with an interest in science and wildlife conservation

this graphic novel version of his travels captures the wild and adventurous spirit of a truly exceptional naturalist and painter

The Mouse of Amherst by Elizabeth Spires museums Pub Date: July 14A mouse's eye view of Emily Dickinson When a mouse named Emmaline takes up residence behind the wainscoting of Emily Dickinson's bedroom, she wonders what it is that keeps Emily scribbling at her writing table throughout the day and into the night. Emmaline sneaks a look, and finds that it's poetry! Inspired, Emmaline writes her own first poem and secretly deposits it on Emily's desk. Emily answers with another poem, and a lively exchange begins. In