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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 Read more...
Posted by Alyssa J. 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
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
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
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 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
License to Parent: How My Career as a Spy Helped Me Raise Resourceful, Self-Sufficient Kids
Analytical mom + operational dad = the CIA way of parenting
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
Homelessness & Poverty: A Reading List for Teens
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 Alyssa J. on January 6, 2023
Poverty & Hunger: A Reading List for Children and Families
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 Children and Families
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