23 Feb Staff Reads: Cemetery Boys
Yadriel is a young transgender boy who’s biggest problem in the world right now is proving to his family that he can be a Brujo....
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01 Feb Staff Reads: Freedom Over Me
A poignant and powerful piece of fiction, this beautifully illustrated book brings to life the Fairchilds Appraisement of Estate from July 5, 1828. This historical document contained...
15 Dec Staff Reads: Just Jaime
Jaime and Maya have always been best friends, but on the last day of seventh grade, that may change. Miss Michelle recommends Just Jaime. It...
06 Nov What’s Circulation Reading?
Our Circulation team isn't just wonderfully helpful, they’re also great readers! Here’s some of the books that circulation has been enjoying lately....
29 Sep Staff Reads: The Mighty Miss Malone
A robust title like The Mighty Miss Malone demands a strong female character and Christopher Paul Curtis delivers. Darling Deza (Dez-uh) Malone loves her dictionary...
31 Aug Staff Reads: Instructions for Dancing
At a time in a young girls’ life where love should be exciting and new, Evie’s is ruined by her parents’ divorce. When Evie finds...
12 Apr Staff Reads: Attacked at Sea: a true World War II story of a family’s fight for survival
Reviewed by Miss Julie, Youth Services Librarian Attacked at Sea: a true World War II story of a family’s fight for survival by Michael J. Tougias...
03 Mar Staff Reads: All Thirteen
All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat won three awards in 2021: a Newbery Honor, a Robert...
20 Jul Staff Reads: New Middle Grade Books by Local Authors!
Reviewed by Miss Becky and Miss Julie, Youth Services Librarians Glitch by local author, Laura Martin Glitch is a fast paced, action packed middle grade book that...
27 Jun Staff Reads: In Five Years: A Novel
You know the standard "Where do you see yourself in five years?" question that every job interviewee prepares to answer? Dannie, the main character of...