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| All-American Muslim Girl by Nadine Jolie CourtneyWhat it’s about: Allie Abraham easily keeps her family's Muslim heritage under the radar, since her hazel eyes and pale skin don't "look Muslim" to most people in her Georgia town. Yet as she digs deeper into her faith -- and begins dating Wells, the son of an anti-Muslim TV personality -- Allie finds it more and more difficult to keep quiet.
You might also like: Sheba Karim’s That Thing We Call A Heart, another thoughtful, own voices look at faith, identity, and romance. |
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| Refraction by Naomi HughesIn a world...where deadly fog covers most of Earth and mirrors are portals for monstrous alien Beings, black marketeer Marty finds himself exiled from humanity’s safe havens alongside an untrustworthy ally.
Why you might like it: Packed with intriguing ideas and gripping action, this twisty blend of horror and science fiction will keep you on the edge of your seat. |
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| Catfishing on CatNet by Naomi KritzerWhat it’s about: Because Steph and her mom move so often, Steph’s only friends are from CatNet, a social media site for sharing cat photos. With the most recent move, however, Steph finally finds IRL friends -- as well as a disturbing threat that might endanger them all.
Narrated by: both Steph and CheshireCat, CatNet’s self-aware AI admin.
Who it’s for: Extremely Online readers, as well as science fiction fans looking for an inclusive, unusual cyber-thriller. |
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| Color Outside the Lines: Stories About Love by Sangu Mandanna, editorWhat it is: a wide-ranging collection of love stories starring interracial and LGTBQIA couples, featuring stories by authors such as Adam Silvera, Samira Ahmed, and Anna-Marie McLemore.
What’s inside: a black superheroine, a Chinese ghost pirate, a poison garden, a gender-bent twist on the myth of Persephone, and much more.
You might also like: Meet Cute and Hungry Hearts, two more anthologies that offer authentic characters and charming romance. |
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| Crying Laughing by Lance RubinStarring: 15-year-old Winnie, who quit comedy after an embarrassing stand-up fail at her own bat mitzvah.
What happens: Flirting with funny guy Ezra tempts Winnie to join an improv group at school; meanwhile, things at home get serious after Winnie’s dad (and comedy mentor) is diagnosed with ALS.
Why you might like it: Hilariously awkward and honest, this realistic read highlights the power of humor even in the most difficult situations. |
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If You Like: Legacy of Orisha
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| We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah FaizalFeaturing: Zafira, aka the Hunter, who disguises herself as a man and braves a cursed forest in order to feed her people; and Nasir, aka the Prince of Death, who assassinates anyone who threatens his ruthless father, the sultan.
What happens: When both begin a quest to restore the magic that could save their kingdom, these adversaries become uneasy allies.
Why Legacy of Orisha fans might like it: Like Legacy of Orisha, it's a captivating, detail-rich fantasy inspired by history and mythology. |
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| The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf by Ambelin KwaymullinaWelcome to: postapocalyptic Australia, where an oppressive government holds Sleepwalker Ashala Wolf captive, examining her memories for hints about the location of the Tribe, a hidden group of children with superhuman abilities like her own.
Why Legacy of Orisha fans might like it: brave black characters lead resistance movements in these fantasies with real-world cultural roots (Nigerian in Legacy of Orisha, Indigenous Australian in The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf).
Series alert: This suspenseful, multilayered read is the 1st in a trilogy. |
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| The Young Elites by Marie LuIntroducing: Adelina, a "malfetto" who’s marked by mutations (silver hair, a missing eye) and cruelly abused by her father.
What happens: After Adelina realizes that her mutations include unusual powers, she’s recruited by the Young Elites -- a group of similarly talented malfettos -- and targeted by the sinister Inquisitor.
Why Legacy of Orisha fans might like it: Both intense, captivating stories are told through multiple perspectives, and both feature heroines hoping to change an unjust world. |
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| Akata Warrior by Nnedi OkoraforWhat it’s about: While training with the magical Leopard Society, soccer-playing albino Sunny Nwazue is plunged into a world-saving quest featuring terrifying masquerades, tech-savvy spirits, and giant animals.
Why Legacy of Orisha fans might like it: Although Akata Warrior is funnier than the angsty Orisha series, and it takes place in modern Nigeria, both vivid tales will enchant Afrofantasy fans.
Series alert: For a deeper understanding of the intriguing magic in this sequel, start with the 1st book, Akata Witch. |
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| Beasts Made of Night by Tochi OnyebuchiWhat it’s about: In the city of Kos, sins take the form of monstrous beasts, and it’s the job of sin-eaters like Taj to slay the beasts and bear the guilt. But when Taj is summoned to eat the sins of the king, he’s forced to grapple not only with his conscience, but also with a treacherous conspiracy.
Why Legacy of Orisha fans might like it: Revolution threatens to upend the controlling monarchies in both of these imaginative, sweeping Afrofantasies. |
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After School Meal Program Tuesdays-Thursdays, 3:30 PM (starting January 7) Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library FREE after school meals are available for youths ages 1-18. No registration is required to eat; just show up at a site near you! The nutritious packed lunches are prepared to USDA standards and delivered daily by the Houston Food Bank. First come, first served. Children must consume food on site. Please contact your library for further details.
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Beginner Guitar
Mondays,
5:30 PM
Henington-Alief Regional Library
We’re strumming along at the library! Join us to learn guitar basics, including the principles of playing tabs, strumming, and guitar maintenance. Participants are invited to bring their own guitars or use library instruments as available. Ages 10 - 17.
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Coloring Club
Saturday, January 11,
1:00 PM
Tuttle Neighborhood Library
Embrace the coloring craze! Coloring relaxes the mind while tuning fine motor skills and encouraging creativity. We provide the coloring pages and tools, you bring your imagination.
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Computer Craze
Mondays-Wednesdays & Fridays,
3:00 PM
Mancuso Neighborhood Library
Open computer lab time for youth to explore databases, work on homework, play online games and more. Check out all of the digital resources that HPL has to offer.
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Craft Time Tuesdays, 3:00 PM Pleasantville Neighborhood Library Wednesdays, 3:30 PM Tuttle Neighborhood Library Get your craft on at the library with other teens! Geared for teens and tweens ages 9-18. Please contact your local library for further details.
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Digital Photography Basics
Mondays,
4:00 PM
Heights Neighborhood Library
This course takes place in our Out-of-School/After School program and explains the various characteristics of digital photography. It describes the benefits, features, and workings of a digital camera. Teens will learn how digital images can be managed and edited. This class is for ages 18 and under only.
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LEGO Mania
Monday, January 6,
3:30 PM
Henington-Alief Regional Library
LEGO maniacs wanted! Let your imagination run wild and explore your engineering skills as you play with LEGO at the library.
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Retro Games
Tuesdays,
5:30 PM
Central Library
Come on down to Central TEENS for retro games like Donkey Kong Country, Super Mario World, Yoshi's Island, Super Mario Kart, Mega Man, Kirby Super Star, and more!
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Retro Games Monday, January 6, 4:00 PM Collier Regional Library Saturdays, 3:00 PM Henington-Alief Regional Library Fridays, 4:00 PM McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library Mondays, 3:00 PM Pleasantville Neighborhood Library Wednesdays, 4:00 PM Scenic Woods Regional Library Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30 PM Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library Whether you're feeling nostalgic or love the thrill of competition, come and enjoy your favorite classic board games, card games, party games and more at the library!
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STEM @ Your Library Wednesday, January 8 & 22, 4:00 PM Collier Regional Library Tuesdays, 4:00 PM Heights Neighborhood Library Tuesdays, 3:30 PM Mancuso Neighborhood Library Tuesdays, 3:30 PM Oak Forest Neighborhood Library Wednesdays, 3:30 PM Pleasantville Neighborhood Library Wednesdays, 4:30 PM Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library Thursdays, 5:00 PM Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library Explosions, gadgets, and pulleys, OH, MY! Join us for exploratory activities that make Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math FUN!
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STEM @ Your Library
Thursday, January 23,
3:30 PM
Henington-Alief Regional Library
Explosions, gadgets, and pulleys, OH, MY! Join us for exploratory activities that make Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math FUN! Today we'll be working with Instaworms!
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STEM @ Your Library
Monday, January 13,
4:00 PM
Jungman Neighborhood Library
Explosions, gadgets, and pulleys, OH, MY! Join us for exploratory activities that make Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math FUN! Please contact your library for further details. Join us as we explore the world of Bristlebots! Tweens 9-12 yrs. and Teens 13-18 yrs.
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STEM @ Your Library
Tuesday, January 7 & 21,
11:00 AM
Lakewood Neighborhood Library
Explosions, gadgets, and pulleys, OH, MY! Join us for exploratory activities that make Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math FUN! Please contact your library for further details. All Lakewood Neighborhood Library programs are occurring temporarily at the Northeast Multi-Service Center at 9720 Spaulding St, Houston TX, 77016.
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STEM @ Your Library
Wednesdays,
3:30 PM
Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library
Explosions, gadgets, and pulleys, OH, MY! Join us for exploratory activities that make Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math FUN! This week we will be putting the E in STEAM with Lego Engineering!
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Tabletop Games Tuesday, January 14 & 28, 4:00 PM Collier Regional Library Monday, January 27, 3:30 PM Henington-Alief Regional Library Thursdays, January 16 & 30, 4:00 PM Hillendahl Neighborhood Library Thursdays, 6:00 PM HPL Express Southwest Thursdays, 4:00 PM McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library Tuesdays, 4:00 PM Morris Frank Library an HPL Express Location Thursdays, 3:00 PM Pleasantville Neighborhood Library Thursdays, 4:30 PM Walter Neighborhood Library Strategy, role-playing and twenty-sided dice – join us and pick your vice! Teens will engage in long and short form RPG games, building character, cooperation and leadership skills in the process.
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Teen Book Club
Wednesday, January 8,
4:00 PM
Collier Regional Library
Engage your inner reader and join us for a lively discussion of novel elements as we explore a different book each month. Geared for ages 13-18.
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Teen Book Club
Thursday, January 30,
4:30 PM
Morris Frank Library an HPL Express Location
Engage your inner reader and join us for a lively discussion of novel elements as we explore a different book each month. This month’s title: Isle of Blood and Stone by Makiia Lucier. Geared for ages 13-18.
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Teen Craft
Saturday, January 18,
2:00 PM
Central Library
een Craft: Get your craft on at the library with other teens! Geared for teens ages 13-18. Please contact your local library for further details. This Month: Duct Tape Wallets
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Teen Craft Wednesday, January 15 & 29, 4:00 PM Collier Regional Library Wednesdays, 4:00 PM Heights Neighborhood Library Monday, January 6, 3:30 PM Henington-Alief Regional Library Wednesdays, 3:30 PM Oak Forest Neighborhood Library Get your craft on at the library with other teens! Geared for teens ages 13-18.
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Teen Craft Thursday, January 9, 23 & 30, 3:30 PM Henington-Alief Regional Library Get your craft on at the library with other teens! Geared for teens ages 13-18. 1/9 we'll be working on mini camera magic using Instax cameras! 1/23 we'll be making 8 bit crafts using perler fuse beads! 1/30 we'll be working on meditation doodles!
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Teen Craft
Monday, January 27,
4:00 PM
Jungman Neighborhood Library
Get your craft on at the library with other teens! Today we will learn about Yarn Crafting 101. Geared for teens ages 13-18. Please contact your local library for further details.
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Video Gaming Tuesday, January 7 & 21, 4:00 PM Collier Regional Library Thursdays, 4:00 PM Heights Neighborhood Library Fridays, 3:00 PM Henington-Alief Regional Library Wednesdays, 4:00 PM Hillendahl Neighborhood Library Tuesdays, 4:00 PM McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:00 PM Morris Frank Library an HPL Express Location Thursdays, 3:30 PM Oak Forest Neighborhood Library Fridays, 3:00 PM Pleasantville Neighborhood Library Mondays-Thursdays, 4:15 PM Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 4:30 PM Young Neighborhood Library Consider yourself a gamer? Meet new friends, and compete against fellow players in popular video games! Refine your hand-eye coordination and problem solving skills while exploring unique digital worlds. All games rated E-T.
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Video Gaming
Thursdays,
3:00 PM
Lakewood Neighborhood Library
Consider yourself a gamer? Meet new friends, and compete against fellow players in popular video games! Refine your hand-eye coordination and problem solving skills while exploring unique digital worlds. All games rated E-T. Please contact your library for further details. All Lakewood Neighborhood Library programs are occurring temporarily at the Northeast Multi-Service Center at 9720 Spaulding St, Houston TX, 77016.
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Video Gaming Tuesdays-Thursdays, 3:00 PM McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library Consider yourself a gamer? Meet new friends, and compete against fellow players in popular video games! Refine your hand-eye coordination and problem solving skills while exploring unique digital worlds. All games rated E-T. Please contact your library for further details. All McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library programs are occurring temporarily at the Kashmere Multi-Service Center at 4802 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX, 77026.
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