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Shout Out to Summer! Woo hoo!!! Summer is HERE. While school might be out, the library is just getting started! We've got tons of great programs, new books, and quite possibly, most importantly, air conditioning :) Make sure to swing by the library this summer, whether to simply hang out or to attend a fun program. Stay cool! |
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As I Dream of You: A Graphic Novel
by Jennifer Lee
STARRED REVIEWS from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, SLJ, and The Horn Book Franny and Sam are each other's entire world. So what do you do when your world ends? Frozen's Jennifer Lee and Lunar New Year Love Story's LeUyen Pham deliver a tour de force young adult romance with a supernatural twist. Falling in love is supposed to hurt. That's what Franny and Sam, two cynical teenagers raised on tales of heartbreak and loss, have come to understand. Yet when they fall for each other, they find the reality of love is something else entirely: it's electrifying, all-encompassing, and easy. Theirs is a love that can conquer anything...perhaps even death. But Franny and Sam's quest to stay together--no matter the cost--soon blurs the line between reality and fantasy, and their shared dream threatens to turn into a nightmare. FOR FANS OF: - Intense YA romance- Orpheus and Eurydice- Character-driven storytelling - Magical realism - Lucid dreaming - Heartstopper, You've Reached Sam, and The Fault in Our Stars
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Hear Ye Mortals
by Yamile Saied Méndez
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard From the award-winning author of Furia--two brothers struggle against a totalitarian regime in this historical YA about fighting for what you believe in, even when the world around you tries to silence your voice. In 1976 Rosario, Argentina, brothers Daniel and Adri n Aguirre share a passion for music and a bond as best friends. However, under the authoritarian military government, artists and musicians are considered enemies of the state, even if they're just teenagers playing at home. When one of their songs unexpectedly gains popularity on the radio, Daniel and Adri n, along with their band R o Babel--comprised of children of immigrants from Spain, Palestine, and Germany--face a daunting choice. They must decide whether to pursue their dream of becoming musicians or to remain silent to protect their families. Ready to challenge the military regime, their resolve is tested when one of their own goes missing. This novel delves into the power of music in the fight for a better tomorrow, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate stories of courage, family, and the enduring spirit of resistance against a totalitarian regime.
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Sidequested: Book 1 Volume 1
by K. B. Spangler
The course of true love never did run straight... For fans of The Owl House and Critical Role comes the first volume in the lighthearted and epic adventure SideQuested Magic makes the world go round, but no one in Charlie Goldskin's world knows precisely where magic comes from. This isn't Charlie's problem. She's the adopted daughter of a woodcarver and is training to be a librarian. It'll be a quiet life, but that's fine with Charlie, as magic is summoned through conflict and she would like to avoid that, thank you very much Then her birth father shows up to take her from her village and bring her to the king's court. Prince Leopold is gifted in the noble arts of diplomacy and combat, but he's never met anyone like Charlie. Falling in love with her wouldn't be an issue, except he's already engaged, and his fianc (c)e is the daughter of a very powerful evil witch. Charlie, panicking, decides to break the news to Princess Robin... but then she finds love at first sight, too. To resolve this love triangle, the teens are sent on a quest to discover the source of magic So much for Charlie's plans for a quiet life...
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One Word, Six Letters
by Adib Khorram
Two teen boys grapple with identity and accountability and set off a ripple effect within their community after a school assembly is disrupted by a shouted slur. A] searing, deeply felt dual-POV novel, --Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA must have. --School Library Journal, starred review Freshmen Dayton and Farshid couldn't be more different--or so it seems. When Dayton takes a dare and shouts the f-slur at a visiting author during a school event, it sets off a chain reaction that forces both boys to face parts of themselves they'd rather ignore. Dayton, grappling with the fallout of his actions, faces rejection from his friends, disappointment from his parents, and a growing awareness of the harm he's caused. Meanwhile, Farshid is left to untangle his own feelings--about himself and about the quiet struggle of coming to terms with his queerness in a world steeped in heteronormativity. As their lives unexpectedly intersect, Dayton and Farshid must reckon with what kind of men they want to become and whether they have the courage to defy toxic masculinity and societal expectations. Timely, raw, and deeply thought-provoking, this novel is perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Nic Stone.
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Lying, Stealing, and Other Ways to Save the Planet
by Curtis Campbell
A hilarious YA novel about coming of age in the shadow of climate change, overcoming cynicism, and the power of collaboration from the award-winning author of Dragging Mason County. Ever since the best story of his career became the worst humiliation of his life, teen reporter John O'Neil has gone rogue. He has turned his nose for news toward blackmailing those responsible, namely Lance McPhee, diabolical heir to the local country club. When John learns that the club plans to expand into a bird conservation area founded by his late grandfather, he begrudgingly joins forces with the school birdwatching club to expose the scandal. And if John ruins Lance's life along the way? He's only killing two birds with one stone.John races against the clock in a desperate bid at environmental espionage involving forgeries, a car chase, and a high-stakes heist. But it's a race John won't win without former best friend/co-reporter Rachel Miller, who just so happens to want him dead. Can this motley crew flock together long enough for their mission to take flight?
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