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Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America
by Ibi Zoboi, editor
What it is: an authentic, wide-ranging collection of short stories by black authors celebrating and exploring the various ways of being young and black.
Featuring: romance from Justina Ireland, fantasy from Rita Williams-Garcia, self-discovery from Varian Johnson, and a slice of life from Jason Reynolds, plus stories from Nic Stone, Dhonielle Clayton, Brandy Colbert, Coe Booth, and many more.
Why you might like it: You saw that author line-up, right?
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29 Dates
by Melissa de la Cruz
What it is: a sweet, surprising rom-com with a distinct, bicultural perspective.
Starring: South Korean high school senior Ji-su, who's just moved from Seoul to San Francisco, where she struggles to keep up with school and exciting new friendships while also going on a series of parent-ordered, matchmaker-arranged dates.
For fans of: books by Jenny Han, Maurene Goo, or Sandhya Menon.
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Two Can Keep a Secret
by Karen M. McManus
What it's about: Ellery is new to Echo Ridge, Vermont, but she knows its grim history of missing and murdered girls. When a fresh crime wave begins, Ellery is compelled to investigate the sinister secrets beneath the small-town charm.
Book buzz: Thriller fans won't want to miss this latest book from the author of One of Us Is Lying.
Try this next: For another twisty, atmospheric tale about an amateur sleuth solving crimes both past and present, try Maureen Johnson's Truly, Devious.
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Opposite of Always
by Justin A. Reynolds
Starring: high school senior Jack, whose romance with college freshman Kate is clearly meant to be -- why else would her sudden death send him back in time to the night they met, kicking off a cycle of do-overs in which he tries, again and again, to save her?
Who it’s for: Combining time travel with witty dialogue and honest, heart-twisting emotion, The Opposite of Always will grab science fiction fans and realistic fictions fans alike.
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| Contagion by Erin BowmanFeaturing: microbiology intern Thea, former military pilot Nova, and their teammates on the rescue ship sent to answer a distress call from a mining crew on the planet Achlys.
What happens: By the time the team arrives on Achlys, there's nothing left but piles of corpses and an ominous note. Can they discover what killed the drill crew without meeting the same fate? Multiple perspectives heighten the suspense in this horror/science fiction hybrid.
Look for: the sequel, Immunity, on shelves this July. |
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| Defy the Stars by Claudia GrayWhat it’s about: While fighting to protect her home planet from Earth colonizers, pilot Noemi discovers Abel, an abandoned, highly advanced Earth mech who might prove to be a crucial ally.
Why you might like it: Alternating narration allows you to see both sides of Noemi and Abel’s evolving relationship -- and the complicated moral dilemma that comes with it.
Series alert: this gripping science fiction story continues in Defy the Worlds and Defy the Fates. |
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These Broken Stars
by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
Science Fiction. After the interstellar voyage of a luxury spaceship ends in a horrific crash, the only survivors -- Lilac, daughter of the richest man in the galaxy, and Tarver, a lower-class war hero -- find themselves stranded on a harsh, bewildering alien planet. The two drastically different teens can't stand each other at first, but as the need for survival breaks down the barriers between them, they forge a powerful (and steamy) bond. The 1st in an upcoming trilogy, this thrilling adventure will tantalize fans of romantic science fiction. Want more epic love in outer space? Try Beth Revis' Across the Universe trilogy.
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Carve the Mark
by Veronica Roth
Science Fiction. Though the energy of the Current provides singular powers to everyone in the nearby nation-planets, Cyra's "currentgift" is more of a curse: it plagues her with constant pain that she can transfer to others by touch. Cyra's power-hungry brother, the ruler of the Shotet people, uses her as a weapon, but he also provides relief in the form of Akos, an enemy prisoner from Thuvhe whose gift can stop Cyra's pain. As Akos and Cyra forge an unexpected bond, each has to decide where their true loyalty lies. Blending fantasy and science fiction, author Veronica Roth delivers the immersive world-building her fans expect, this time in a brutal, interplanetary setting.
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Makerspace Open Lab Hours
Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 3:00 pm
Makerspace
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO WeDo, Micro Bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, and more! For kids ages 6 - 18. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
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Needle Arts League
Every Thursday, 5:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
The Needle Arts League of Michigan City promotes all forms of needle arts. Membership is open to anyone interested in needle arts such as crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting, and other hand stitching. All skill levels and ages are welcome. An exchange of skills and materials is encouraged. For information, call 219-873-3049.
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Gentle Flow Yoga
Saturday, May 4, 12:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
Join certified yoga instructor Lauralee Sikorski, who has taught over 5,000 hours of classes, for gentle flow yoga with emphasis on deep breathing and releasing stress. Wear comfortable attire and come on an empty stomach. Class is free. Bring your own mat as extras are limited.
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CoderDojo
Wednesday, May 15, 5:00 pm
Makerspace
Join us for CoderDojo, our free coding club for ages 8-18! We’ll be exploring all kinds of programming, using Ozobots, Spheros, Chibi Chips, and 3D modeling. We will use coding tools such as Scratch, Hopscotch, and MakeCode. Build, share ideas, and learn along the way. Kids 12 and under must have a parent attend the session with them. For more information, go to our CoderDojo page or contact Jonathan at jlovett@mclib.org.
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Pokemon Go Community Day
Sunday, May 19, 3:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Celebrate Pokemon Go Community day every month. The library gym will have a lure placed on it by staff and there will be Pokemon- themed giveaways, while supplies last! The featured Pokemon will be Torchic. Call Jonathan at 219-873-3045 for more information.
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Graphic Novel Club: Shazam
Thursday, May 23, 5:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Join our Graphic Novel Club, suggested for teens ages 13-18. We’ve talked about Marvel’s Captain Marvel. Now let’s meet DC’s Captain Marvel in Shazam by Jeff Smith. Billy Batson was just an ordinary kid until he met a wizard who granted him the power to thwart evil wherever it arises. Join us as we read the Monster Society of Evil in May. Stop by Youth Services for more information.
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Homework Helper
Links to sites to help you with your homework, covering math, science, reading, writing, social studies, art, and more.
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Teen Reads
YA websites, featured authors, and more.
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Library Catalog
Look up books and other materials, place items on hold, and more.
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Youth Services
Check out the library events, services, and programs offered for kids ages birth through 18.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for age 14 and up!
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Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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