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Ebo: alone.  His sister left months ago. Now his brother has disappeared too, and Ebo knows it can only be to make the hazardous journey to Europe.  Ebo's epic journey takes him across the Sahara Desert to the dangerous streets of Tripoli, and finally out to the merciless sea. But with every step he holds… Read More about Illegal by Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin and Giovanni Rigano 

When I ask my friends what they are reading lately, sometimes they feel bad when they answer “Oh I’m not reading anything at the moment, I’m taking a break.” “I want to read, but I don’t have the energy.” “I don’t know what to read, my bedside table has at least three books, but I’m… Read More about Book Breaks

BookTok Series We’re not going to lie - we were hesitant to read this novel when it was trending on TikTok. It seemed boring TBH. However, we were pleasantly surprised. This book exceeded our expectations. The plot is simply perfect - it tells a heartfelt story that’s centered around the concept of family. It follows… Read More about The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

The Randolph Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. To choose the winner and honor books, GEPL Youth Department… Read More about Youth Department staff announce their winners in their mock Caldecott Medal competition!

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Seventh grader Jeremy Miner has a girl problem. Or, more accurately, a girls problem. Four hundred and seventy-five of them. That's how many girls attend his school, St. Edith's Academy. Jeremy is the only boy left after the school's brief experiment in coeducation. And he needs to get out. His mom won't let him transfer,… Read More about The Last Boy at St. Edith’s by Lee Gjertsen Malone

C2E2 (Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo) took place in early December 2021. Not only did I attend informative sessions, but it was great to see so much artwork and so many comics for sale, as well as some great cosplay. Wikipedia defines cosplay as "an activity and performance art in which participants called cosplayers wear… Read More about Cosplay

BookTok Series Romance? Check. Comedy? Check. Interesting? 100%! This book is one of our favorite rom coms - such a fun and short read, which is perfect for this fall. The story revolves around a teenage girl who’s about to get deported, but she (shocker) meets a boy. It’s a cute story of these two… Read More about The Sun Is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon

New Fiction 7th Grade Revolution by Liana Gardner | Goodreads.com Summary Graphic Novel City of Secrets by Victoria Ying | Goodreads.com Summary… Read More about December Recommendations

BookTok Series  This is yet another amazing book by the talented Nicola Yoon (author of The Sun is Also a Star). We tried to read this book without any expectations and we were pleasantly surprised. There is definitely more than meets the eye with this novel - that’s all we can say without spoiling too… Read More about Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon

The Marvel Universe's first school for sorcerers throws open its doors! The world has mysteriously changed in such an alarming way that Doctor Strange has finally done what he has avoided for decades - established an academy for the Mystic Arts! Young people from around the world with an aptitude for magic are brought together… Read More about Strange Academy Volume 1: First Class by Skottie Young and Humberto Ramos

Early in November, I was fortunate to attend the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Symposium! It was my first time in Reno, Nevada, where it was held.    Here are some of the sessions I attended. Pleasure Reading for English Language Learners - Finding ways to help students where English is their second language… Read More about Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Symposium