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These titles are a reminder of the wonderful things that can happen when we are kind to each other. The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede On September 11, 2001, 38 jetliners were forced to land on Newfoundland Island in Canada. In an amazing show of kindness, the… Read More about Adult Titles About Kindness and Giving Back

Celebrate the contributions Black Americans have made to U.S. History and Culture with Glen Ellyn Public Library Adult and Young Adult book displays on the 2nd floor of the library featuring poetry, biographies, and amazing facts. And don't miss author Julie Lythcott-Haims at the Glenbard Parent Series virtual program Real American: A Memoir – Dignity… Read More about February is Black History Month

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