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The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett
Join Grace, a 12-year-old witch, on her journey from the orphanage to a new life full of magic and adventure. Escaping the dreary orphanage, Grace meets Miss Puddlestone, a witch Read more...
Posted by Sarah Jane N. on May 2, 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...
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
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 Read more...
Posted by Sarah A. on April 6, 2023
Poverty & Hunger: A Reading List for Grade School
Living in poverty means that people are often going without basic needs such as food, clothing, and adequate shelter. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on January 6, 2023
Indigenous Voices & Experiences: A Reading List for Grade School
We hope these selections serve to educate, celebrate, and encourage dialogue on the diverse nations, cultures, and experiences of Native peoples throughout North America. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month—and continue Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on November 4, 2022
Essential Amphibians
Amphibians include animals like frogs, salamanders and caecilians. The book starts with an overview of all amphibians and then goes into 22 unique amphibian species. Two species are even found Read more...
Posted by Heidi E. on October 20, 2022
Right to Read: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to celebrate not only the joy, importance, and impact of reading but also advocate for the essential right to read, emphasizing the value of knowledge Read more...
Posted by Sarah Jane N. on September 2, 2022
Social Justice in Poetry and Verse: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections of poetry and books in verse serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of social justice.
Posted by Book Rex on April 2, 2022
Black Voices & Experiences: A Reading List for Children and Families
Celebrate Black History Month with books by Black authors and writing focusing on Black voices, characters, history, and culture. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on February 4, 2022
YTS Staff Picks 2021 – Our Favorite Books of the year
Check out some of our Youth & Teen Services staff favorites, all published in 2021. These books represent a wide variety of formats and intended audiences. We hope you will Read more...
Posted by Kristi M. on November 22, 2021
Worker Rights: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue around worker’s rights and the labor movement both here in the United States and around the world.
Posted by Book Rex on October 2, 2021
Advocacy & Activists: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue around advocacy, activism and allyship in relation to social justice issues. Sometimes People March by Tessa Allen This informational picture Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on August 6, 2021
A Century of Reading: The 1980s
It was rad to be a kid in the 80s! Take a trip down memory lane with some books, movies, and music from the 1980s. Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on July 12, 2021
Environmental Justice: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of environmental justice, including access to a clean and healthy environment for all people, the disproportionate impact Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on April 22, 2021