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Liberty author Brian Gehrlein points out his book, “The Book of Rules,” which has been nominated for a 2023-24 Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award.

LIBERTY — Liberty authors Brian Gehrlein and Jody Jensen Shaffer are enjoying the fruits of their labor. Both are children’s book authors experiencing excitement with current and upcoming works.

Brian Gehrlein and “The Book of Rules”

Brian Gehrlein, a Liberty High School teacher and children's book author, wants the youngest readers to vote for his book "The Book of Rules" for the 2023 Missouri Building Block Picture Book award through the Missouri Library Association.

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Jody Jensen Shaffer’s newest book, “Creep, Leap, Crunch! A Food Chain Story” has received positive early reviews.

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Jody Jensen Shaffer holds up one of her first books, “Prudence the Part-Time Cow.” She will have another book coming out next week, “Creep, Leap, Crunch.”

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Albee Gehrlein, one of author Brian Gehrlein’s sons, spends time with his father’s picture book, “The Book of Rules,” which is nominated for a 2023-24 Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award.

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