| Better You Than Me by Jessica BrodyStarring: Ruby Rivera, an ultra-famous TV star who longs to be a typical seventh-grader, and Skylar, a middle school misfit who idolizes Ruby and her glamorous life.
What happens: A magic prop from Ruby's show causes the girls to switch bodies, giving each a chance to live her dream…and begin to wonder if it's what she really wants.
Why you might like it: Ruby and Skylar take turns narrating, making this feel-good fantasy a breeze to read. |
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| Never Evers by Tom Ellen and Lucy IvisonWhat it's about: After getting kicked out of an elite ballet program and transferring back to her old school, Mouse feels out of place on a ski trip with her classmates. Meanwhile, musician Jack embarrasses himself at the talent show, but still hopes for his first kiss during the school snowboarding trip. When Mouse and Jack meet, will it be love at first sight? Or disaster on the slopes?
Read it for: a winning blend of romance and humor. |
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| The Flooded Earth by Mardi McConnochieIn a world... where floodwaters cover much of the planet Earth, twins Annalie and Will search for their fugitive father while trying to avoid pirates, cannibals, and the corrupt Admiralty. Is it for you? If you're looking for a gripping seafaring story that will make you think and keep you turning pages, The Flooded Earth might float your boat. Look for: The sequel, The Castle in the Sea, on shelves in June 2019. |
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| Gamer Army by Trent ReedyWhat it's about: At age 12, Rogan is already one of top players of the virtual reality game Laser Viper. When he's invited to compete in an elite tournament, Rogan soon begins to suspect that there's more than the championship at stake. Why you might like it: Each Laser Viper mission is shown from multiple points of view, allowing readers to follow the action like a playthrough. |
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| The Silver Gate by Kristin BaileyWhat it's about: After they flee from the cruelty of their village, Wynn (who's wise, kind, and developmentally disabled) and Elric (her caring, skeptical brother) search for the fabled fairy realm, where all children are welcome.
Series alert: If you want to know what's next for this authentic sibling duo, look for the sequel, Into the Nightfell Wood, in April 2019.
For fans of: Shannon Hale and Jessica Day George. |
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| Miss Ellicott's School for the Magically Minded by Sage BlackwoodWhat happens: All of the adult sorceresses at Miss Ellicott's School for Magical Maidens have disappeared, leaving talented student Chantel searching for a way to get them back -- and also protect the city from invading Marauders.
Read it for: clever humor, a take-charge black heroine, and quirky magic-school adventure.
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| Handbook for Dragon Slayers by Merrie HaskellWhat it's about: Princess Tilda never thought she'd find herself chasing dragons -- she was born with a twisted foot, and she longs to be a writer, not an adventurer. But after escaping both a kidnapper and her responsibilities, Tilda agrees to join her friends on an epic quest to slay dragons...or, in Tilda's case, write about them.
You might also like: the charming fantasy settings and relatable, well-drawn heroines in Gail Carson Levine's books. |
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| Mighty Jack by Ben HatkeIntroducing: Jack, who shoulders a lot of responsibility while his busy mom works, and who might be in over his head after his sister Maddy, who has autism and rarely talks, insists on trading their mom's car for seeds that produce magical, monstrous plants.
Series alert: This eye-catching fairy tale remix is the 1st in a graphic novel series, followed by Mighty Jack and the Goblin King, with an exciting crossover, Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl, on the way. |
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| The Night Parade by Kathryn TanquaryWhat it's about: While reluctantly visiting her grandmother's remote village (you can't even get a phone signal there!), Saki Yamamoto accidentally brings a death curse on her family. To break it, she'll have to follow three guides -- a four-tailed fox, a raccoon-like tanuki, and a feathery tengu -- into the perilous spirit world.
Why you might like it: The Night Parade pairs Japanese folklore with a modern heroine who's both flawed and brave. |
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STEAM for Tweens
Monday, February 18,
4 p.m.
Paddison Memorial Branch (Kernersville)
Join us for crafts, technology, science experiments, and more in our monthly STEAM program for tweens. For more information, call 336-703-2930. For grades 3-5.
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STEAM for Teens
Tuesday, February 19,
4 p.m.
Paddison Memorial Branch (Kernersville)
Join us for crafts, technology, science experiments, and more in our monthly STEAM program for teens. For more information, call 336-703-2930. For grades 6-12.
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Wednesday Night Film Screenings: Crazy Rich Asians
Wednesday, February 20,
4:30 p.m.
Teen Central, Central Library
“Crazy Rich Asians” follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young, to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. Excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick’s family, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life. It turns out that he is not only the scion of one of the country’s wealthiest families but also one of its most sought-after bachelors. Being on Nick’s arm puts a target on Rachel’s back, with jealous socialites and, worse, Nick’s own disapproving mother taking aim. And it soon becomes clear that while money can’t buy love, it can definitely complicate things. PG-13.
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Greater Vision Dance Company
Friday, February 22,
4:30 p.m.
Paddison Memorial Branch (Kernersville)
Join us as Greater Vision Dance Company presents a boot dance performance and discusses the origins of African-American traditional step dance. Fun for the whole family! For more information, call 336-703-2930.
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Chocolate Olympics
Wednesday, February 27,
4:30 p.m.
Teen Central, Central Library
Friendly competition and delicious chocolate. Events to include individual and team competitions relay races, tennis, cookie face and the all-time favorite pudding eating contest. Program waiver is required.
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TTW: Live Action Fortnite
Monday, March 4,
4:30 p.m.
Teen Central, Central Library
Why play on a screen when you can play in real life? Teams, Skins, Dance Challenges, Emoticons, Supply Drops, Time Trials, Landing Spots, and more! No Screens Needed!
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Art Club: Mardi Gras Mask Tuesday, March 5, 4:30 p.m. Teen Central, Central Library For Teen Tech Week we are using technology to update the traditional art of creating Mardi Gras masks.
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Teen Tech Tuesday
Tuesday, March 5,
4 p.m.
Rural Hall
Teens (6th-12th grade) can work on a different technology program or activity in the Rural Hall Branch Library auditorium. This week, teens can work with Ozobots to practice early coding skills. Please call the Rural Hall Branch Library at 336-703-2970 for more information.
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Teen Central, Central Library's Anime Club
Wednesday, March 6,
4:30 p.m.
Teen Central, Central Library
Anime (/ˈænəˌmeɪ/) (Japanese: アニメ, [aɲime] , plural: anime)is a style of hand-drawn and computer animation originating in, and commonly associated with, Japan. + Club is an association of two or more people united by a common interest or goal. = Anime Club, where we watch anime, discuss anime, praise anime....live for anime.
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Teen Anime Club
Friday, March 8,
4 p.m.
Rural Hall
Teens (6th-12th grade) are welcome to eat snacks, play games, and watch anime each month. Please call Rural Hall Branch Library at 336-703-2970 for more information.
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STEAM Saturdays Saturday, March 9, 11 a.m. Walkertown Walkertown Branch Library is excited to offer STEAM Saturdays every second Saturday from Jan. through Apr. at 11 a.m. This program is for ages 10-17 and registration is required. Please register at the library circulation desk or by calling 336-703-2990.
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