Younger readers
Hi Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold
Boy and fly meet and so begins a very funny friendship in this tale filled with puns and slapstick from Tedd Arnold. Very funny early reader series. Available as an ebook on OverDrive.
Middle grade readers
Island Thieves by Josh Lacey
"Only boring people get bored . . . Interesting people can always find something to be interested in."
That's what Tom Trelawney's father says, anyway. Tom shouldn't have been interested in playing with matches but he was . . . bored. Now the shed is in ashes and strange Uncle Harvey is the only one willing to have him stay while his parents vacation. Tom soon discovers Harvey is going to South America on a treasure hunt and though nephews aren't invited, he manages to tag along. Before it's over he'll drive a car, fire a gun and run for his life. Tom realizes that life may be about following the rules, but survival may be about breaking them. Available as an ebook on OverDrive.
Upper grade readers
Goodbye, Stranger by Rebecca Stead
Long ago, best friends Bridge, Emily, and Tab made a pact: no fighting. But it's the start of seventh grade, and everything is changing. Emily's new curves are attracting attention, and Tab is suddenly a member of the Human Rights Club. And then there's Bridge. She's started wearing cat ears and is the only one who's still tempted to draw funny cartoons on her homework. It's also the beginning of seventh grade for Sherm Russo. He wonders: what does it mean to fall for a girl—as a friend? By the time Valentine's Day approaches, the girls have begun to question the bonds—and the limits—of friendship. Can they grow up without growing apart? Available as an ebook on OverDrive.
A Children's Lit event to support Black Lives Matter
On Thursday, June 4, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on Facebook@TheBrownBookshelf, authors Kwame Alexander, Jacqueline Woodson and Jason Reynolds will lead a #Kidlit Rally for Black Lives.
More than 25 children's book authors, artists and publishers will join them. "The rally is a way for families, educators, librarians, and members of the children's book community to come together in support of Black lives, speak to children about this moment, answer their questions, and offer ideas about steps we can all take going forward," said Alexander, Woodson and Reynolds in a statement. Alexander explained, "We show our children that they have a voice and that it matters, by using ours. This is not a time for silence. Our words have never mattered more." Added Woodson, "The young people--as always--want answers and clarity. As writers of literature FOR and about young people, we've always spoken a language they understand." Host Kelly Starling Lyons said, "We're all hurting and want to do something. This a great way to show kids and families that we're here for them."
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