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Row by Shazad Ali Carbaidwala

A deeply personal story, Row details the story of Fayaz who mirrors author Shazad Carbaidwala's own experiences.

Posted by on October 24, 2021

12 True Crime Books Worth Checking Out

Have you listened to every true crime podcast on the market, but are still looking to learn more about the darker side of humanity? Check out these 12 True Crime...

Posted by on October 21, 2021

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Fish and Sun by Sergio Ruzzier

Fish is cold and bored in his dark underwater home, so he swims up to the water’s surface. Soon after, warm Sun comes out. Fish and Sun become fast friends...

Posted by on October 21, 2021

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The Kill Lock by Livio Ramondelli

Four robot criminals, an addict, a solider, a murderer and a child; are bound together with the Kill Lock. If one of them dies, the rest die as well. Their...

Posted by on October 19, 2021

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PIGLET: The Unexpected Story of a Deaf Blind Pink Puppy and His Family by Melissa Shapiro

Dr. Melisa Shapiro knew one thing from an early age. That her purpose in life was to care for animals. During the first few chapters of the book, Dr. Shapiro...

Posted by on October 5, 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.

Worker Rights: A Reading List for Adults

This October, we celebrate and highlight stories of fundamental principles and rights at work.

Posted by on October 1, 2021

Worker Rights: A Reading List for Teens

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. Audacity by...

Posted by on October 1, 2021

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Serafina and the Black Cloak by Robert Beatty

Serafina has always been different and shut away. Living with her Pa in the basement at the Biltmore Estate she has never been allowed to interact with other people. One...

Cookbooks: Celebrity Edition

Ever wonder what your favorite celebrities like to eat at home? Or at least what they want you to think they eat! Here are some of the most popular cookbooks...

Posted by on September 30, 2021

YA BookTok Books

Some of the most popular YA books from TikTok found under the hashtag #BookTok.  A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Dragged to a treacherous magical land...

Posted by on September 2, 2021

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Haikyu!! by Haruichi Furudate

Hinata is a middle school kid who wants, badly, to be a star volleyball player. However, he has a couple of problems. One, he’s short. Five foot four in fact....

Posted by on August 31, 2021

Back to School Favorites

It's time to head back to school, and that has the Youth Services librarians thinking about our favorite school stories. Try some of these staff picks!

Posted by on August 27, 2021

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Slider by Pete Hautman

David Miller can eat a large pepperoni pizza in 4 minutes and 36 seconds. His parents are not impressed.

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...

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