Ghost Boys
Jerome’s spirit is restless and he cannot move on spiritually. He has so much to say and do but was robbed of the opportunity just like countless other boys. The past is prologue is a saying I never fully understood until now. He cannot comfort his little sister, grandmother or his mom or dad. He cannot help Carlos get over his guilt. Jerome is only visible to his killer’s twelve year old daughter, Sarah.
A Children’s & Teen Librarian’s Grab Bag
If you are one of those people “just looking for a good book”, take a look at this grab bag of book suggestions for age 0-99!
Read with Pride: Celebrate LGBTQ Families and Youth
Celebrate Pride Month with books featuring LGBTQ families and youth.
Nearly Newbery
Done with the all the Newbery books already? You may find some fun in these books who were also thought to be in the running.
We’re All Mad Here
Fatigued with reality? Here is a frabjous list of different ways to find yourself in the nonsensical world of Wonderland.
The Cruel Prince
This is not your average faerie tale, Black paints a dark, but fantastical picture of a faerie kingdom where anything can happen.
Taproot: A Story about a Gardener and a Ghost
If you’re looking for a little bit of creep and a whole lot of cute, look no further!
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus
Aven Green is a confident and quirky middle schooler who loves soccer, hates mint chocolate chip ice cream and, oh yeah…doesn’t have arms, which is no big deal.
Magical Middle Grade Books
One of the great things about fiction is that anything can happen. Magic can be real. It’s not just potions and wands–the representations of magic in stories are as varied … Continued
Katherine Paterson: Tackling Tough Topics
Paterson’s novels range from historic to contemporary and often deal with difficult topics like jealousy, alienation, or death, but her characters learn to deal with adversity, as everyone must.