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Reviewed by Cidne B.

Told in a series of letters, this is the story of twelve year old Sophie Brown’s adventures after she and her family move from L.A. to the rundown farm they inherit from her great-uncle Jim. It begins with the sighting of an unusual chicken and leads to the discovery that there was once an entire coop full of remarkably different breeds.

Kids , Animals, Read
March 19, 2019
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Reviewed by Alejandria G. 

It’s impossible not to feel inspired while reading this gorgeous, well-written nonfiction picture book about the life of Texas congresswoman Barbara Jordan.

Kids , African American, History, Biography & Memoir, Civil Rights, Diversity, Picture Book, Read
March 14, 2019
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Check out some of the rad new games in our video game collection, including some deep dives that you might have missed!

Topical Guides
March 14, 2019
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Juvenie Book Club Kit

Want to start a book club? Looking for new titles for your existing club? We have a unique collection just for you!

Special Collections
March 7, 2019
YA Women's History Month
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Celebrate Women's History Month by reading books about some amazing women from our world's history!

Special Topics and Award Books
March 6, 2019
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Reviewed by Ginny H. 

A.F. Harrold's novel follows Rudger, an imaginary friend. Amanda, Rudger's real person friend, helps him run away from an evil man who hunts "imaginaries".

But when Amanda is injured, Rudger is left all alone, which is bad news.The longer that Rudger has no one to believe in him, the more he fades. Can Rudger evade the evil hunter and find Amanda before he fades completely?

Kids , Friendship, Read
March 6, 2019
Shannon Bowman-Sarkisian

After years of working in west coast bookstores and developing a specialty in rare books, Shannon
Bowman-Sarkisian is now studying to be a librarian at Indiana University and working as an Information
Assistant at the Library. Searching for meaningful opportunities to work on behalf of our community,
Shannon applied for and received the 2019 Pioneer Grant.

Think Library , Connect
February 28, 2019
Best Modern Poetry
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Looking for a great modern poet to read? Then this list is for you. The following are books and compilations of modern poets from the United States and around the world.

Even More Staff Picks
February 25, 2019
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Winners
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The Theodor Seuss Geisel Award is given annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished American book for beginning readers published in English in the United States during the preceding year. This list contains the winners from 2006 to the present. Visit the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award website for more information.

Award Winners/Best of...
February 15, 2019
Awesome Women You Should Read About
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Women have been the driving forces behind scientific breakthroughs, political and social movements, the arts, and business, but have often gotten their accomplishments glossed over or misattributed to their male colleagues. In honor of Women's History Month, we've created a list of biographies about women who have changed the world, but haven't always gotten the credit they deserved.

Biographies
February 11, 2019
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Reviewed by Lizzie F. 

Callum Hunt has spent his entire life avoiding magic, but his attempts to flunk the entrance exam for the Magisterium are unsuccessful, and he finds himself an apprentice at the underground magic school where young mages are trained. Despite his initial reluctance, he begins to enjoy learning to use magic, but nothing can prepare him for what he is about to learn about himself and his past.

Kids , Fantasy, Magic, Read
February 6, 2019
YA Black History Month
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Celebrate Black History Month by reading young adult books written by contemporary Black YA authors!

Special Topics and Award Books
January 31, 2019
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Reviewed by Ginny H. 

Mark has been sick for a long time and after receiving bad news from the doctors, he's had enough. He's angry, scared, and just wants to disappear. So he does.

Kids , Adventure, Animals, Fiction, Read, Travel & Places
January 22, 2019