RUSSELL – A book launch for a new book written by a second grade teacher at Edwards-Knox Central School will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Russell Library.

There's a Gator Under the Banana Tree, a new book by Amber Caroline Lottie, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa.

There’s a Gator Under the Banana Tree is an entertaining and well told tale that is fun for both kids and adults to read. The story uses poetry and nonfiction to create vivid images for its readers. The author leaves her readers with powerful imagery and a new respect for nature. The book was written by the author on her first trip to Florida and is a representation of how she felt while exploring the animals and habitats on her adventures there.

Lottie was born in Gouverneur and currently resides in Russell that is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains with her husband and their three children. She also enjoys being outside, exploring nature, and photographing her experiences.

There's a Gator Under the Banana Tree is a 24-page hardbound with a retail price of $33 (eBook $28). The ISBN is 979-8-88729-119-2.