Younger readers
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena
Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty—and fun—in their routine and the world around them. Newbery winnerand Caldecott honor book in 2016. This book is available as an ebook on Overdrive.
Middle grade readers
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Ten-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada's twisted foot to let her outside. So when her little brother Jamie is shipped out of London to escape the war, Ada doesn't waste a minute—she sneaks out to join him. So begins a new adventure for Ada, and for Susan Smith, the woman who is forced to take the two kids in. As Ada teaches herself to ride a pony, learns to read, and watches for German spies, she begins to trust Susan—and Susan begins to love Ada and Jamie. Newbery Honor winner. Available as an ebook and audiobook on Overdrive.
Upper grade readers
Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor
Twelve-year-old Sunny lives in Nigeria, but she was born American. Her features are African, but she's albino. She's a terrific athlete, but can't go out into the sun to play soccer. There seems to be no place where she fits in. And then she discovers something amazing—she is a "free agent" with latent magical power. Soon she's part of a quartet of magic students, studying the visible and invisible, learning to change reality. But will it be enough to help them when they are asked to catch a career criminal who knows magic too? Available as an ebook on Overdrive.
Children's Book Week 2020
This is Children's Book Week! View several favorite authors in the video below welcoming you to the week!
Make a paper chain with all the books you've read this week: https://twitter.com/heidikeairns/status/1257710955758313474?s=20
Here are some more ideas for ways for families to celebrate Children's Book Week: https://everychildareader.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CBW2020_VirtualEventIdeas-Home.pdf
DC Kids Camp
DC comics is offering "Kids Camp" through their twitter handle: @DCComicsKids
They post videos, activities, and previews of upcoming graphic novels.
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