Lockport Author Releases Fourth Children's Book

LOCKPORT, IL — Lockport author Megan Deliberto published her fourth children's book last month, titled "Garbage Squirrel."

Deliberto has also previously written "No Place For A Lizard," "Bruno's Best Birthday," and "Sleepy Stegosaurus."

The latest, "Garbage Squirrel," was released Nov. 18, and has received its first industry review from "Readers' Favorite," Deliberto shared.

Since this is Deliberto's fourth book, she said the process has become easier, but she's also now more critical of her final product.

"With every book, I’ve learned a great deal, and that growth has made me far pickier than I was when I first started," she said.

"Garbage Squirrel" is part of the "Anthony & Bruno" series, so readers can expect characters from those books to make an appearance, Deliberto said.

However, she said "Garbage Squirrel" carries a deeper message than the earlier books.

"While it still explores themes of friendship, it is a redemption story that lightly touches on themes of homelessness, compassion and empathy," Deliberto said. "My goal was to create a story that feels fun and familiar for young readers, while gently opening the door to more meaningful conversations."

You can order "Garbage Squirrel" or any other of Deliberto's works online.