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Staff Picks - Kids & Teens June 2026 |
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The Fire Within by Book Author
| David moves into a home with a woman, her daughter, and their handcrafted magical dragons. Who helped kick-start his writing career. -- Recommended by Ashley C. |
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Is it the evil stepmother, or the old neighborhood witch, or the mustachioed villainous storekeeper? Turns out there’s more to people than meets the eye, which is a good lesson for a story that brings a touch of fantasy to everyday life. -- Recommended by AK. |
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It Began with Lemonade by Gideon Sterer
What’s summer without trying to become a young entrepreneur with your own one-of-a-kind lemonade stand? It's too bad all the other kids on the block have the same idea. So, this spunky heroine takes her lemonade stand on the road, searching for thirsty clientele, and ends up in unexpected places. This is a funny and engaging story about turning lemons into lemonade with a slight twist. The rich, colorful illustrations are jam-packed with funny, comic-book-style details. -- Recommended by Sarah L. |
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| Imagine a world where the Library of Alexandria was never destroyed, and now they are the Great Library that holds all knowledge, supreme power, and control over all the lands. Then comes along a group of rebels that believe all knowledge should be shared freely and openly. This book is an interesting, fast read that leaves you scrambling to check out the second book in the series. -- Recommended by Jenna H. |
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The Swan's Daughter: A Possibly Doomed Love Story by Roshani Chokshi
Fantasy with curses abounds. A prince destined to be a sentient tree? The lovely Demelza, a veritas swan. Together, they help Arris sort through his potential brides, all while figuring out their own fates, and find the courage to chase the lives they want. -- Recommended by Kim N. |
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