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Weston Public Library Children and YA Book News - May 19, 2022
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May 19, 2022
From: Weston Public LibraryMAY WESTON READS BOOKS ARE IN!
Join us for Weston Reads, a community reading initiative with the Weston Public Library. From April-September read a book nominated by your fellow community members from your Weston Reads level. Take part in library programming to go along with that month's book including book discussions and special events. Find a Weston Reads program on our Calendar. Multiple copies of these books are available, just contact Alessandra at [email protected] to have one put on hold for you. Check out the Early Learner, Kids and Teen May book selections below.
- Early Learners: Soul Food Sunday by Winsome Bingham
- Kids: Pay Attention Carter Jones by Gary D. Schmidt
- Teens: Far From the Tree by Robin Benway
Soul Food Sunday
By Bingham, Winsome
Illustrator Esperanza, C. G.
2021-11 - Abrams Books for Young Readers
9781419747717
Awards:
Coretta Scott King Award (2021)
Granny teaches her grandson to cook the family meal in this loving celebration of food, traditions, and gathering together at the table ?A 2022 Coretta Scott King Book Award Illustrator Honor Book On Sundays, everyone gathers at Granny's for Soul Food.
But today, I don't go to the backyard or the great room.
I follow Granny …More
Pay Attention, Carter Jones
By Schmidt, Gary D.
2020-11 - Clarion Books
9780358346302
Carter Jones is astonished early one morning when he finds a real English butler, bowler hat and all, on the doorstep--one who stays to help the Jones family, which is a little bit broken. In addition to figuring out middle school, Carter has to adjust to the unwelcome presence of this new know-it-all adult in his life and navigate the butler's notions of decorum. And ultimately, when his …More
Far from the Tree
By Benway, Robin
2019-06 - Harperteen
9780062330635
Benway's beautiful interweaving story of three very different teenagers connected by blood explores the meaning of family in all its forms. OThe kind of book that strikes close to a reader's heart. Beautiful.ONAlly Condie, #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author of the Matched Trilogy. …More
Best Books of April
Hundred Years of Happiness
By Lai, Thanhhà
Illustrator Quang, Nguyen
Illustrator Lien, Kim
2022-04 - HarperCollins
9780063026926
A stunning picture book debut, showcasing the love between grandparents and grandchildren, the challenges of memory loss, and the joy that sweet reminders of a faraway home can bring, from award-winning, bestselling author Thanhh L?i.
This sweet and emotional picture book will resonate with readers who love A Big Mooncake for Little Star, Ladder to …More
Tiny Dino
By Freedman, Deborah J.
Illustrator Freedman, Deborah
2022-04 - Viking Books for Young Readers
9780593352649
Did you know dinosaurs still roam the earth? A small but mighty bird declares it is a dinosaur! But no one believes that dinosaurs still exist. How can it be a dinosaur when it is so little? Dinosaurs didn't have feathers . . . or did they? This tiny dino is here to explain to its animal friends that birds are, in fact, dinosaurs, and all creatures are connected to one big …More
Packing for Mars for Kids
By Roach, Mary
2022-04 - Norton Young Readers
9781324019374
What is it like to float weightlessly in the air? What happens if you vomit in your helmet during a spacewalk? How do astronauts go to the bathroom? Is it true that they don't shower? Can ***** really be deadly in space?
Best-selling Mary Roach has the answers. In this whip-smart, funny, and informative young readers adaptation of her best-selling Packing for Mars, Roach guides …More
The Last Mapmaker
By Soontornvat, Christina
2022-04 - Candlewick Press (MA)
9781536204957
From Christina Soontornvat, the visionary and versatile author of two 2021 Newbery Honor Books, comes a high-seas adventure set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world. In a fantasy adventure every bit as compelling and confident in its world building as her Newbery Honor Book A Wish in the Dark, Christina Soontornvat explores a young woman's struggle to unburden herself of the past and …More
Different Kinds of Fruits
By Lukoff, Kyle
2022-04 - Dial Books
9780593111185
In this funny and hugely heartfelt novel from the Newbery Honor-winning author of Too Bright to See, a sixth-grader's life is turned upside down when she learns her dad is trans Annabelle Blake fully expects this school year to be the same as every other: same teachers, same classmates, same, same, same. So she's elated to discover there's a new kid in town. To Annabelle, Bailey …More
Consider the Octopus
By Baskin, Nora Raleigh
Author Polisner, Gae
- Square Fish
9781250866011
When chance, or fate, throws two twelve-year-olds together on board a scientific research ship at the edge of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, it's not all smooth sailing!
Jeremy "JB" Barnes is looking forward to spending the summer before seventh grade hanging on the beach. But his mother, a scientist, has called for him to join her aboard a research ship where, instead, he'll spend …More
Alone Out Here
By Redgate, Riley
2022-04 - Disney-Hyperion
9781368064729
What do you stand for, when you're one of the last left standing?
Utterly absorbing, and packed with heart, action, and questions that lingered long past the final page. I read it in a single day.--Amie Kaufman, author of the Aurora Cycle and the Elementals trilogy The year is 2072. Soon a volcanic eruption will trigger catastrophic devastation, …More
This Rebel Heart
By Locke, Katherine
2022-04 - Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
9780593381243
A tumultuous tale of the student-led 1956 Hungarian revolution--and an all too timely look at the impact of Communism and the USSR in Eastern Europe--set in a fabulist, colorless post-WWII Budapest from Sydney Taylor Honor winner Katherine Locke. In the middle of Budapest, there is a river. Csilla knows the river is magic. During WWII, the river kept her family safe when they needed it …More
The Silent Unseen
By McCrina, Amanda
2022-04 - Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
9780374313555
A mesmerizing historical novel of suspense and intrigue about a teenage girl who risks everything to save her missing brother.
Poland, July 1944. Sixteen-year-old Maria is making her way home after years of forced labor in Nazi Germany, only to find her village destroyed and her parents killed in a war between the Polish Resistance and Ukrainian nationalists. To Maria's …More
New Releases May
Layla, the Last Black Unicorn
By Haddish, Tiffany
Author Nolen, Jerdine
Illustrator Gibson, Jessica
2022-05 - HarperCollins
9780063113879
From beloved comedian, actress, and New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Haddish comes Layla, the Last Black Unicorn, a hilarious, original picture book tale about a lovable but awkward unicorn who learns why her uniqueness is her biggest strength.
It's not easy to fit in when you stand out. When Layla arrives for her first day of school at …More
Vampire Vacation
By Lavoie, Laura
Illustrator Player, Micah
2022-05 - Viking Books for Young Readers
9780593203132
Norton and the Bear
By Evans, Gabriel
2022-04 - Berbay Publishing
9781922610447
"With a message sure to resonate with both trend setters and follower, this story will have wide appeal, especially for those with time to savor the artwork." -- Booklist, starred review
Heartwarming and humorous, as well as filled with rewarding discussion opportunities, this is a valuable addition to all collections." -- School Library …More
The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza
By Barnett, Mac
Illustrator Harris, Shawn
2022-05 - Katherine Tegen Books
9780063084087
New York Times bestselling Mac Barnett and Caldecott Honor award-winning illustrator Shawn Harris turn their massively popular The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza live cartoon into an action-packed and hysterical graphic novel series--perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey, Raina Telgemeier, and Jeff Kinney. A Kids' Indie Next List Pick!
Something terrible is …More
Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor
By Zhao, Xiran Jay
2022-05 - Margaret K. McElderry Books
9781665900706
Percy Jackson meets Tristan Strong in this hilarious, action-packed middle grade contemporary fantasy that follows a young boy as he journeys across China to seal the underworld shut and save the mortal realm. Zachary Ying never had many opportunities to learn about his Chinese heritage. His single mom was busy enough making sure they got by, and his schools never taught anything except …More
Freddie vs. the Family Curse
By Badua, Tracy
2022-05 - Clarion Books
9780358612896
In this thrilling and hilarious middle grade adventure, a young Filipino-American boy must team up with his ancestor to break the curse that's haunted their family for generations . . . or be trapped in an amulet forever.
Freddie Ruiz is cursed.
While other people may have bad days, Freddie and his family have had bad generations: from bird poop splatting …More
Growing Pangs
By Ormsbee, Kathryn
Illustrator Brooks, Molly
2022-05 - Random House Books for Young Readers
9780593301289
New grade. New friends. New worries? Introducing an irresistibly honest, relatable graphic novel about friendship, anxiety, and growing up--just right for fans of Real Friends and Guts! Katie knows there's stuff that makes her different. She's homeschooled, she has freckles, and her teeth are really crooked. But none of …More
Family of Liars
By Lockhart, E.
2022-05 - Delacorte Press
9780593485859
The thrilling prequel to the TikTok phenomenon and #1 New York Times bestseller We Were Liars takes readers back to the story of another summer, another generation, and the secrets that will haunt them for decades to come. A windswept private island off the coast of Massachusetts.
A hungry ocean, churning with secrets and sorrow.
A fiery, addicted …More
I Kissed Shara Wheeler
By McQuiston, Casey
2022-05 - Wednesday Books
9781250244451
You won't want to miss. - Good Housekeeping
Funny and compassionate. - Time
"Perfect." - The Michigan Daily
An absolute must-read. - Book Riot
From the New York Times bestselling author of One Last Stop and Red, White & Royal Blue comes a romantic comedy about …More
Hollow Fires
By Ahmed, Samira
2022-05 - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
9780316282642
A powerful, gripping YA novel about the insidious nature of racism, the terrible costs of unearthing hidden truths, and the undeniable power of hope, by New York Times bestselling author Samira Ahmed. Perfect for fans of Sadie and Dear Martin. Safiya Mirza dreams of becoming a journalist. And one thing she's learned as editor of her school newspaper is that a …More
Miss Alessandra's Picks of the Month
Sylvie
By Reidy, Jean
Illustrator Cummins, Lucy Ruth
2022-05 - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
9781534463486
One small spider takes a big risk to bring together the people she watches over in her apartment building in this charming picture book from the celebrated author and illustrator of Truman. Sylvie hangs on a silvery thread, safely hidden under her damp, dark fire escape. Sure, it's a little too close to the dumpster below, but if she stays carefully out of sight, she can watch …More
It's a Sign! (Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!)
By Pumphrey, Jarrett
Author Pumphrey, Jerome
Author Willems, Mo
2022-05 - Hyperion Books for Children
9781368075848
Gigi and Ojiji
By Iwai, Melissa
Illustrator Iwai, Melissa
2022-05 - HarperCollins
9780063208063
Gigi crafts her Japanese American identity in this -enchanting early reader. The cuteness, inclusivity, and cross-cultural problem-solving represented will have young -readers coming back again and again. A must-buy. --School Library Journal (starred review)
Gigi, a biracial six-year-old girl, learns about her Japanese culture from her grandfather when he …More
Yonder
By Standish, Ali
2022-05 - HarperCollins
9780062985682
From Ali Standish, award-winning author of The Ethan I Was Before, August Isle, How to Disappear Completely, and The Mending Summer, comes a captivating historical fiction middle grade novel about a boy on the home front in World War II who must solve the mystery of the disappearance of his best friend. Perfect for fans of Alan Gratz and Lauren Wolk, …More
Love, Dance & Egg Rolls
By Tanamor, Jason
2022-05 - Ooligan Press
9781947845343
Jamie Santiago is just an ordinary high school teenager--he has a huge crush on a girl from school, he watches a ton of sitcoms, and he is constantly trying to keep his dad from feeding egg rolls to his white friends. Not to mention he also aspires to be the next Tinikling folk dance master. Okay, maybe he's not so ordinary.
It's hard enough balancing the demands of high school, but when …More
NEW COLLECTIONS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED
S.H.E.L.F. Packs
Introducing S.H.E.L.F. Packs. These Super Helpful Early Learning Fun Packs are great for ages birth to age 8 as a supplement and aid for distance learning. Each backpack is themed and includes books, interactive learning elements, games and activities. Themes range from Musical Instruments to Emotions to Dinosaurs and everything in-between. This collection includes SPROUT early learning backpacks as well as Weston Public Library original Funpacks. These packs can be checked out for 2 weeks. 1 pack can be checked out per family at a time. All packs must be returned with all materials original checked out.
Available for in-person check out.
PLAYAWAY Launchpads
Introducing PLAYAWAY Launchpads. These tablets are pre-loaded with content for kids and families, designed with a simple, easy-to-use interface, and are 100% secure. No download time. No need for Wi-Fi. Access to powerful content is as simple as turning on each device-anytime-anywhere.
Launchpads are great for ages 3-12 and have various themes from S.T.E.M. to Early Literacy.
You may check out 1 Launchpad per family for 1 week at a time. Launchpads must be returned into the drop box with all items originally checked out.
Available for in-person check out.
Circulating Board Games
Introducing our Circulating Board Games Collection. Both the Children's Room (shelved near the DVD's- for ages 12 and under) and the main library (Shelved near the CD's-for ages 12 and older) have board games that you can check out (1 board game per card for 1 week) and bring home to play with your family.
Have you ever wanted to try a game, but didn't want to spend the money to find out you don't like it enough to play again? Well, here's the fix! Check out one of the games listed below for a family game night, party with friends, see if its suitable for a gift, or just to see if you would want to buy it yourself to have at home.
Circulating Video Games
Introducing our Circulating Video Games Collection. The library now has video games that you can check out from the main library. Similarly to our Board Games, we want to give you a chance to try a new game without having to dish out the money for something to find out it isn't as replayable or fun as you thought. Here is a way to try games without having to purchase them!
Video games are located in the main library near the CD's and get checked out for 1 week. You may check out multiple games at one time. ESRB ratings are on the covers of the games.
Video Games available for check out:
Xbox 360 Games, PS3 Games, PS2 Games
Don't Know What to Pick Up for Your Children & Teens? Use our Binge Box Option!
Need help selecting materials for your children/teens now that we offer Contactless Curbside pick-up? Were you a shelf browser and now need help selecting books from home? Use our binge boxes!
You will get an e-mail letting you know when your materials are ready and you will have 5 days to pick up at curbside during our general public open hours.
What is a binge box?
A binge box is a certain number of materials (books/dvds) surrounding a specific topic, theme, genre or author/book likeness for a certain age group.
How Does it Work?
We have you fill out a form with specific questions (found below) and submit it, Miss Alessandra will select materials for your child/teen after receiving this form. There are a few easy steps:
1. Fill out our Children/Teen Binge Box Form HERE, or find it on our children and teen pages at westonpubliclibrary.org at a later date when you need it. This form allows you to answer questions so Miss Alessandra can select books/movies for you on themes like animals, shapes, sports, or more themes, based on genres such as mystery or science fiction or based on an author/book likeness. Please fill out a separate form for EACH child/teen you are requesting a binge box for.
2. You will get an e-mail from Miss Alessandra letting you know when your materials are ready and how to pick them up either at curbside or grab and go. You will have 5 days from that date to pick them.
3. Enjoy your materials!
Important Note: Each form is single use. This means you will not be getting weekly binge-boxes. When you want another binge box you must go through the steps again and fill out another form.