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Drawn from the author’s own experiences, this is a moving story that explores the stress that a pandemic can put on an Asian-American family.
Posted by Book Rex on April 20, 2022

Book List of Magical Realism Novels
Readers who enjoy the rich creations of magical realism often also appreciate themes of invention storytelling forms like folklore, ghost stories, and fairy tales.
Posted by Adult Services on December 16, 2021

PIGLET: The Unexpected Story of a Deaf Blind Pink Puppy and His Family
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 Adult Services on October 5, 2021


Vampirates: Demons of the ocean
After their father’s death, twins Grace and Connor set sail on the open sea in hopes of finding a better life. When caught in the eye of a storm they...
Posted by Book Rex on July 29, 2021

Black History Month: A Reading list for Grade School
Celebrate Black History Month with books by Black authors and writing focusing on Black characters, history, and culture. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on...
Posted by Book Rex on February 10, 2021

Black History Month: A Reading List for Children and Families
Celebrate Black History Month with books by Black authors and writing focusing on Black characters, history, and culture. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on...
Posted by Book Rex on February 10, 2021

Picture Books Featuring the Alphabet
Whether you are looking for a fun new books to share together or want to enrich your reader's homeschool curriculum, choosing a book that features a letter in the alphabet...
Posted by Book Rex on December 30, 2020

Disability & Neurodiversity: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to educate, entertain, amplify disabled voices, and encourage a dialogue on topics of disability and neurodiversity.
Posted by Book Rex on December 21, 2020

Disability & Neurodiversity: A Reading List for Grade School
We hope these selections serve to educate, entertain, amplify disabled voices, and encourage a dialogue on topics of disability and neurodiversity.
Posted by Book Rex on December 21, 2020

One Community, Many Voices: A Reading List for Children & Families
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 Book Rex on December 13, 2020

One Community, Many Voices: A Grade School Reading List
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 Book Rex on December 13, 2020

Teen Winter Romances
A list of romantic books for teens that take place over the holiday season. My True Love Gave to Me edited by Stephanie Perkins If you love holiday stories, holiday...
Posted by Book Rex on December 11, 2020

Mass Incarceration: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of incarceration and the impact of mass incarceration on individuals, families, and communities.
Posted by Book Rex on September 8, 2020

Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World
Published in 2020, but before the Covid-19 pandemic took hold, this book is remarkably timely. Our world is truly unpredictable, and even the near future is uncertain. The author, a...
Posted by Adrian L. on August 13, 2020