What We Are Reading
Here are some quotes from library staff about their latest recommended picks:
Stay: The True Story of 10 Dogs by Michaela Muntean: “Heartwarming story of a man rescuing ten challenging dogs and turning his new family into a circus that meets everyone's needs.”
Echo by Adam Rex: “I LOVED this picture book. It was just so well written and plotted, and the illustrations were gorgeous. It was also funny and relatable.”
Tree, Table, Book by Lois Lowry: “Just a beautiful book about friendship and shared memories.”
The Accursed Vampire by Madeline McGrane: “A great mix of fun supernatural shenanigans and the relationship realities of children and families.”
Hello, I’m a Sloth by Hayley & John Rocco: “Awesome book filled with amazing facts and information about sloths, with an emphasis on understanding the importance of this animal in nature and conservationism.”
What’s Hot This Month
Spring is in full bloom, so check out these reads for children about flowers and gardening.
Featured Title
The Gathering Table by Antwan Eady, ill. by London Ladd
No matter the season, no matter the reason, the love that surrounds this boy's family table is palpable and neverending. From a golden anniversary to Juneteenth, a special wedding to a new baby sister, here is a family that never forgets to come together and celebrate what it truly means to be there for each other.
What’s New This Month
The latest
Sweet Valley Twins and
Last Comics on Earth graphic novels are also on the way to library shelves, along with the latest
Minecraft, Click, and
Gumluck series. Also on the way are new books by Graci Kim, Mia Araujo, Karma Wilson, Aliza Layne, Corey R. Tabor, Dev Petty, Pablo Cartaya, Betty C. Tang, Vera Brosgol, and more.
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