Women’s History Month: 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...
Posted by Book Rex on March 8, 2021
Teen Romance Reads
Discover new titles and old favorites from this list of YA fiction romances. Geekerella by Ashley Poston Geek girl Ellie hopes to go to ExcelsiCon Cosplay to meet the actor...
Posted by Book Rex on February 25, 2021
One Community, Many Voices: A Reading List for Adults
This list is a great way to start your Westmont Reads experience. WPL Librarians have selected titles for all ages by authors from a wide range of communities, backgrounds, experiences,...
Posted by Alex C. on December 13, 2020
With the Fire on High
Emoni’s life is a little different from most of her classmates. Her interests are different – her best friend is into graphic design, and Emoni creates magic when she’s cooking....
Posted by Book Rex on November 19, 2020
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Olga is the perfect Mexican daughter. Julia is not, and she's okay with that.
Posted by Book Rex on August 27, 2020
Amal Unbound
Amal Unbound tells the story of a twelve year old girl growing up in a small village in Pakistan. As the oldest in her family, it falls to Amal to...
Posted by Book Rex on May 7, 2020
The One and Only Ivan
“With enough time, you can get used to almost anything.” This book is a fictional story based on Ivan the Silverback, who lived out the end of his life in...
Posted by Book Rex on April 13, 2020
Odd One Out
Odd One Out tells the story of three teenagers dealing with sexuality, gender identity, labels, and the pressures that come with each. Courtney, Rae, and Jupiter all get the opportunity...
Posted by Book Rex on February 6, 2020
I am So Brave!
Highly saturated colors come together with bold geometric shapes and a measured use of grain scatter textures to create extremely engaging illustrations in this empowering board book about facing your...
Posted by Book Rex on June 5, 2019
Wake of Vultures
Nettie Lonesome has had a hard childhood. She was found abandoned in the desert by Mam and Pap, the two residents of Gloomy Bluebird that took her in. She is...
