Winner of The Golden Wizard Book Prize 2025
Goodnight, Western Springs has been chosen as a winner of the Golden Wizard Book Prize 2025. ​
This award is committed to recognizing the extraordinary storytellers who bring magic to children's literature.
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Book Reviews
A Hometown Hug in Book Form
Goodnight, Hinsdale is a delightful addition to any child’s bookshelf. The rhymes are charming, the illustrations are beautiful, and the nods to local landmarks make it extra special for families in the area. It’s a perfect bedtime book — soothing, sweet, and filled with hometown pride. Looking forward to seeing more suburbs come to life in future books!
A Beautifully Illustrated Love Letter to Western Springs!
My little nephew loves to cuddle up for his bedtime story, and I just found our new favorite - Goodnight, Western Springs. Its charming rhymes and gorgeous illustrations bring this special town to life, making it a joy to read aloud. It's a perfect way for kids to connect with their hometown and for families to celebrate the places that make it unique. A wonderful gift for any Western Springs family!
Great Bedtime Book
Just heard about this new children’s book about our hometown, and now our 18 month old is obsessed! It’s the perfect bedtime length, and the gorgeous illustrations of the Western Springs library, tower, park, train station, markets, and bakery- places we visit all the time - keep her flipping pages to see what’s next.
About the Author
While she may not be a famous comedian or late-night talk show host, Taylor is a talented children's author based in Western Springs, IL, where she lives with her husband and their young toddler.
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She is the creator of the cherished Goodnight Series, a collection of books that take young readers on whimsical nighttime adventures as they say goodnight to beloved locations across the Chicago suburbs.
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When she's not writing, Taylor enjoys exploring her little one’s current passions: local parks, train stations, and libraries, as well as spending quality time with her family and friends.
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GREET WESTERN SPRINGS
HILLGROVE AVENUE MAGAZINE
WESTERN SPRINGS NEIGHBORS
