Anica Mrose Rissi grew up on an island off the coast of Maine, where she read a lot of books and loved a lot of pets. After college, she moved to New York City, where she worked as a cheesemonger and book editor. She now tells and collects stories, makes up songs on her violin, and eats lots of cheese with her friends in Princeton, New Jersey, where she lives with her dog, Arugula. As a former editor turned full-time writer, Anica has spoken with kids and adults across the country about all stages of the writing process, from ideas and drafting to revisions and beyond. Anica is the author of the Anna, Banana chapter-book series, the picture books The Teacher’s Pet and Watch Out for Wolf!, and a YA novel, Always Forever Maybe. Her essays have been published by The Writer magazine and the New York Times, and she plays fiddle in and writes lyrics for the electro-country band Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves. Anica tweets about bookish things at @anicarissi, which is also her handle on Instagram. Find out more at anicarissi.com.
Unsettling tales of hide-and-seek, eerie dolls, shocking talent shows, and a camp with a twist.
Unsettling tales of hide-and-seek, eerie dolls, shocking talent shows, and a camp with a twist.
A lost kitten sparks a tricky rescue mission. Can Anna and friends find it a home?
Jealousy sours a bake sale friendship. Can Anna find the recipe for harmony?
Sophia escapes to the moon, but letters from home reveal unexpected surprises.
A tiny tadpole becomes a giant classroom menace. Can the students save the day?
A broken vase threatens to ruin a sleepover. Can Anna keep the secret?
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Illustrated
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Collaborators
Picture books
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Chapter books
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Books published each year, stacked by book type.
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
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Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
Unsettling tales of hide-and-seek, eerie dolls, shocking talent shows, and a camp with a twist.
Sophia escapes to the moon, but letters from home reveal unexpected surprises.
Can Anna and friends master magic tricks before their big show, or will chaos reign?
Three little pigs plan a party, but can they outsmart the lurking Wolf?
A broken vase threatens to ruin a sleepover. Can Anna keep the secret?
Jealousy sours a bake sale friendship. Can Anna find the recipe for harmony?
A tiny tadpole becomes a giant classroom menace. Can the students save the day?
A lost kitten sparks a tricky rescue mission. Can Anna and friends find it a home?
A young girl and her friends prepare for a dog parade with her beloved dog Banana.
A high-stakes bet with the class clown could lead to Anna's ultimate embarrassment.
Anna is caught between friends on a zoo trip. Can she keep the peace?
A birthday surprise turns friendship into turmoil. Can Anna mend the rift with Sadie?
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Anica Mrose Rissi's books.