LGBTQ+ Voices and Experiences: A Reading List for Teens
Celebrate Pride Month with books highlighting LGBTQ+ characters, experiences, histories, and voices. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of gender and sexuality from the personal to political, introduce readers to LGBTQ+ authors, and celebrate the joyful diversity of identities, families, and relationships. Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender Felix Love has never been in love, painful irony that it is. He desperately wants Read more...
Posted by Alyssa J. on June 2, 2023
LGBTQ+ Voices and Experiences: A Reading List for Adults
Celebrate Pride Month with books highlighting LGBTQ+ characters, experiences, histories, and voices. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of gender and sexuality from the personal to political, introduce readers to LGBTQ+ authors, and celebrate the joyful diversity of identities, families, and relationships.
Posted by Alex C. on June 2, 2023
The Last Beekeeper
With the perfect amount of mystery, worldbuilding, and character building, The Last Beekeeper, is very compelling.
Posted by Kimberly T. on June 1, 2023
What Lives in the Woods
Twelve year old Ginny and her older brother Leo are not pleased to be spending a whole month of summer vacation with their parents deep in the Saugatuck woods at Read more...
Posted by Adrian L. on June 1, 2023
Killer Underwear Invasion! How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories
The title draws in the reader’s eyes; how can “killer underwear” be part of a nonfiction title? The book aims to help the young reader develop critical thinking skills needed Read more...
Posted by Heidi E. on May 25, 2023
The House in the Cerulean Sea
Linus Baker is a very ordinary man with a very plain life. He goes to work, he comes home, his cat hisses at him and the whole pattern repeats the Read more...
Posted by Heidi E. on May 20, 2023
Someone Builds the Dream
This Monarch 2024 winner is an ode to trade workers everywhere. There are people who come up with great ideas – like how to build a skyscraper or a bridge, Read more...
Posted by Sarah Jane N. on May 18, 2023
Barb The Last Berzerker
An endless war has been waged between humans and monsters, and only the bravest among them—The Berzerkers—can defeat the monsters and save the world of Bailiwick once and for all! Read more...
Posted by Sarah A. on May 11, 2023
Social Justice Topics in Graphic Novels: A Reading List for Teens
We hope this selection of graphic novels serves to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of social justice. Go With the Flow by Lily Williams When four best friends Read more...
Posted by Alyssa J. on May 5, 2023
Milo’s Monster
The latest in the Big Bright Feelings series by Tom Percival deals with the feelings of jealousy. Milo and his best friend Jay were always together but when the new Read more...
Posted by Sarah Jane N. on May 4, 2023
The Only Survivors
Megan Miranda's writing is tense and atmospheric, creating a sense of unease that permeates the entire book. The pacing is excellent, with just enough suspense to keep the reader guessing Read more...
Megabat
Megabat is a charming page turner about a boy who moves to a new town and a new house that just might be haunted…. Or is it? Daniel Misumi finds a friend in Megabat, a real bat who through no fault of his own has also found himself in this strange new place. This is no ordinary bat—he can talk! This book is funny and heart-warming, and the story is Read more...
Posted by Sarah A. on April 6, 2023
Remarkably Bright Creatures
A delightful book full of heart, humor and acceptance of things we cannot change.
Posted by Adult Services on April 1, 2023
Women’s Rights: A Reading List for Adults
In honor of Women's History Month, we've selected titles focusing on the lives of women and girls throughout the past and into the present day. We hope these selections serve Read more...
Posted by Alex C. on March 15, 2023
Women’s Rights: A Reading List for Teens
In honor of Women's History Month, we've selected titles focusing on the lives of women and girls throughout the past and into the present day. We hope these selections serve Read more...
Posted by Alyssa J. on March 15, 2023