All You Need is Books

 February is Library Lovers Month.  So we're sharing teen books featuring storylines centered around books.  

The Case Study of Vanitas series by Jun Mochizuki

Rumors revolving around The Book of Vanitas, a clockwork grimoire of dubious reputation, draw Noé, a young vampire in search of a friend's salvation, to Paris.

Last Chance Books by Kelsey Rodkey

Working at her family's independent bookstore during the summer before she leaves for college, Madeline Moore is determined to make the store succeed when she discovers that her crush, Jasper, works at the competing chain bookstore across the street.

The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman

New York high school student Elizabeth gets an after-school job as a page at the "New-York Circulating Material Repository," and when she gains coveted access to its Grimm Collection of magical objects, she and the other pages are drawn into a series of frightening adventures involving mythical creatures and stolen goods.

More Books --

The Archived by Victoria Schwab

The Forgotten Book by Mechtild Glaser

Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine

The Lefthanded Booksellers of London by Garth Nix

The Library of Broken Worlds by Alaya Dawn Johnson 

Library Wars series by Kiiro Yumi

Magus of the Library series by Mitsu Izumi

Recommended for You by Laura Silverman

Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley

Celebrating Black History Month

February is celebrated as Black History Month.  So we're sharing chapter books for kids by African-American authors.  

The Last Last-Day-of-Summer by Lamar Giles

When adventurous cousins Otto and Sheed Alston accidentally extend the last day of summer by freezing time, they find the secrets between the unmoving seconds are not as much fun as they expected.

Stella by Starlight by Sharon M. Draper

When a burning cross set by the Klan causes panic and fear in 1932 Bumblebee, North Carolina, fifth-grader Stella must face prejudice and find the strength to demand change in her segregated town.

Stuntboy, in the Meantime by Jason Reynolds

Portico Reeves' secret identity as Stuntboy allows him to use his superpower to keep everybody safe, but when his superhero parents start fighting a lot he feels the responsibility to save them.

More Books by African-American Authors

Bayou Magic by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Black Boy Joy edited by Kwame Mbalia

The Dark Thirty by Pat McKissack

Ethan Fairmont by Nick Brooks

Fast Pitch by Nic Stone

Keynan Masters and the Peerless Magic Crew by Davaun Sanders

Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford

Love Like Sky by Leslie C. Youngblood

The Season of Styx Malone by Kekla Magoon

The Skull Talks Back and Other Haunting Tales by Joyce Carol Thomas

The Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. Baptist

Football: Facts & Fun

 Are you ready for the Super Bowl?  Get in the mood with these fun, informational books for kids . . . .

Great Football Debates by Barry Wilner

Most sports fans have strong opinions about the players and teams they follow. And they love to share their views with their friends. Great Football Debates various players, rules, topics, and issues related to the sport.

Football's Funniest Mascots by David Carson

Football fans enjoy the goofy antics of many colorful mascots. Have a good laugh while learning about the funniest football mascots!

The Super Bowl: Chasing Football Immortality by Matt Doeden

The NFL is the most popular sports league in the United States, and the Super Bowl is its grandest stage. The incredible runs, the gutsy defensive stands, and the game-winning touchdown throws are all here.

More Books --

The Everything Kids' Football Book by Greg Jacobs

Football Records Smashed! by Bruce Berglund

Game Day by Tiki and Ronde Barber

Legends: The Best Players, Games and Teams in Football by Howard Bryant

Pro Football Records by Shane Frederick

A Super Fan's Guide to Pro Football Teams by Drew Lyon

Touchdowns and Tailgates: Behind the Scenes of Game Day Football by Martin Driscoll

The Ultimate College Football Road Trip by Andy York