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Most Anticipated: Our Fall 2020 Books for Young Readers Preview
New books for young readers...and readers of all ages!
Kid Sterling: Books on Jazz and Justice
Christine Welldon introduces her debut novel, Kid Sterling, and she marks its release with a list of inspiring books that addresses the problems of racism …
Ann Eriksson Launches BIRD'S EYE VIEW
"Anyone, young or old, who wants to learn more about the birds that live in their neighbourhood or on the other side of the planet will love this book." …
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Bird Books
A flock of tales to get young readers into birding.
Launchpad: Grandmother School, by Rina Singh and Ellen Rooney
"How great a treat it will be to read this book in a grandmother’s lap."
Notes from a Children's Librarian: What I Miss About the Library
"When I think of the job of librarian, I think of time, layers of time."
Launchpad: War at the Snow White Motel, by Tim Wynne-Jones
Tim Wynne-Jones brilliantly captures pivotal moments small and large as characters fight for understanding, courage and a better future.
Launchpad: Weekend Dad, by Naseem Hrab and Frank Viva
A picture book about what happens when parents separate, and the new reality of having two homes.
Launchpad: Sea Otters, by Isabelle Groc
"An important story, one that gives us hope...Young people will be encouraged to see that positive change can happen, and that we can all do something …
Launchpad: Born, by John Sobol and Cindy Derby
A beautiful story celebrating the ordinary miracle of life.