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In The Ravenous Dark by A.M. Strickland
In this Greco-Roman inspired standalone fantasy, readers will encounter blood magic, death magic, a spooky underworld, and ghostly guardians. The book follows nineteen-year-old Rovan in Thanopolis, a young woman with magic that she’s kept hidden since her father died trying to keep her from his fate: being assigned undead spirits to guard those with magic–and control them. But when she accidentally reveals her powers trying to save someone’s life, she’s Read more...
Posted by Zoe N. on June 24, 2024
Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros
Sixth graders Isaac and Marco are next door neighbors and best friends, but they couldn’t be more different. Sports come naturally to Isaac, but he struggles to focus on school. Read more...
Posted by Kristi M. on May 16, 2024
Nervosa
Meet author, cartoonist, and passionate crossword puzzler, Hayley Gold, in her memoir Nervosa.
Posted by Kimberly M. on March 1, 2024
Crane Jane
Calling all young truck and transportation fans! Author Andrea Zimmerman and illustrator Dan Yaccarino do it again with this vibrant new picture book. Crane Jane is a tough crane operator who gets the job done hauling massive trucks from barge to dock. The crisp, bright, bold illustrations move with the rhythmic text to create a seamless and delightful read aloud. Perfect reading before a nap or bedtime for little ones, Read more...
Posted by Sarah A. on February 8, 2024
Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call For Change in Hollywood
Have you ever worked somewhere so toxic or had a boss that was so awful that you dreaded work and felt driven away, even if it was a career that Read more...
Posted by Stephanie L. on February 1, 2024
A Duck in a Sock: Four Phonics Stories
This collection of four decodable stories is specially designed to help new readers aged 6 – 8 years overcome language-based learning difficulties. This first book in the Meg and Greg Read more...
Posted by Adrian L. on January 25, 2024
Faith Based Reads for Children & Families
Explore a diverse selection of thought-provoking picture books that delve into matters of faith and spirituality. Wherever You Are by Glenys Nellist In simple, rhyming text, encourages children to notice God Read more...
Posted by Sarah Jane N. on January 12, 2024
The Area 51 Files
12-year-old orphan Sky Patel-Baum has lived with her grandmother as far back as she can remember. When her grandmother moves to a retirement home, Sky and her pet hedgehog Spike Read more...
Long Distance
Vega has begrudgingly moved to a new city and she needs to make friends. Her parents are sure that summer camp is the solution. Vega disagrees. This camp also seems Read more...
Posted by Heidi E. on September 1, 2023
Tegan and Sara: Junior High
Junior High is a middle-grade graphic novel about twin sisters navigating the world of middle school after a move to a new town. Written by real life twins and musicians, Tegan & Sara Quin, and illustrated by Tillie Walden who is also a twin, Junior High takes us into the heart of the girls’ pre-teen experience. Readers will find a steady beat of honesty and vulnerability in the midst of Read more...
Posted by Sarah A. on August 24, 2023
Mister Kitty Is Lost!
A little girl has lost her kitty! Can you help find him? Search along with her and her dog as she describes her kitty. This Greg Pizzoli picture book for our youngest readers is a delight, as every page reveals a new color, number to count, and a new surprise. Little ones will love interacting with the pictures in this book, and grown ups will notice that this story packs Read more...
Gun Violence: A Reading List for Teens
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics surrounding gun violence. This list includes titles to support difficult emotions triggered by gun violence with themes Read more...
Gun Violence: A Reading List for Youth and Families
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics surrounding gun violence. This list includes titles to support difficult emotions triggered by gun violence with themes of community Read more...
Posted by Sarah Jane N. on August 4, 2023
LGBTQ+ Voices and Experiences: A Reading List for Children and Families
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 Read more...
Posted by Sarah Jane N. on June 2, 2023
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 Book Rex on June 2, 2023