Witchy Women and Haunted Places
The books on this list range in tone from Latinx folklore-derived magical realism to claustrophobic psychological terror but they all feature the uncanny, the surreal, or the supernatural in the … Continued
Battle of the Books 2020: 6th Grade Booklist
6th Grade Battle Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 Learn more and register at www.carnegielibrary.org/battleofthebooks If you’re interested in audio or digital copies of the books check out Hoopla and Overdrive (library … Continued
Battle of the Books 2020: 9th through 12th grade booklist
9th – 12th Grade Battle Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Learn more and register at www.carnegielibrary.org/battleofthebooks If you’re interested in audio or digital copies of the books check out Hoopla and … Continued
Battle of the Books 2020: 7th & 8th Grade Booklist
7th & 8th Grade Battle Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 Learn more and register at www.carnegielibrary.org/battleofthebooks If you’re interested in audio or digital copies of the books check out Hoopla and … Continued
Tales of Romance and Adventure
What do a superhero team, a chosen one, and a harvest festival have in common?
Holes
Camp Green Lake is neither a camp or a lake. A jeuvenile discovers mysteries of his family history as he digs holes for punishment.
Monday’s Not Coming
“How can a whole person, a kid, disappear and no one say a word? Like, if the sun just up and left one day, you’d think someone would sound an … Continued
Romance Recommendations by a Teen Volunteer
Miriam, a teen volunteer at CLP – East Liberty and an avid reader, shares some of her favorite romance novels on the Teenspace shelves. The Selection I recommend this book … Continued
Absolutely Truly: A Pumpkin Falls Mystery
In Heather Vogel Frederick’s Absolutely Truly, she crafts a wonderful introduction to cozy mysteries for younger readers.
Silhouette of a Sparrow
What kind of bird are you? A hummingbird or maybe a cardinal? Perhaps a falcon, a crow, or even a penguin? Librarians are often thought to be owls, but if I were a bird, I believe I would be a cockatiel or a parrot. Garnet, a young 16-year old girl living in the 1920s and our main character, believes she is a sparrow because of how “normal” her life is so far.