Summer Reading 2022
Happy summer reading! 
 
Summer Reading 2022 has started -- have you joined in the fun yet? You can pick up reading logs for the whole family at your local library or visit our summer reading site to track your progress online and learn more about the program. But don't forget, summer reading ends August 31.
 
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In this Issue
Kick push
Sydney & Taylor explore the whole wide world
The world belonged to us
Sun & Son
My parents won't stop talking!
Uncle John's city garden
Perfectly pegasus
The hiking Viking
Omar rising
Singing with elephants
Wretched waterpark
How to find what you're not looking for
Skandar and the unicorn thief
The Marvellers
It's the end of the world and I'm in my bathing suit
Housecat trouble
Bug Scouts : out in the wild!
Wingbearer
Are we lost yet? : another Wallace the brave collection
Swim team
Chunky
Button pusher
Fall down seven times, stand up eight : Patsy Takemoto Mink and the fight for Title IX
Lore of the Wild : Folklore & Wisdom From Nature
How to go anywhere (and not get lost) : a guide to navigation for young adventurers
Feasts and festivals around the world : from Lunar New Year to Christmas
Seeking freedom : the untold story of Fortress Monroe and the ending of slavery in America
Hiking and camping : The Definitive Interactive Nature Guide
Picture Books
Kick Push
by Frank Morrison

When Epic's family moves to a new neighborhood, he has a hard time making friends and fitting in with his skateboard; but the trick to making new friends is to be yourself!
Sydney & Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World
by Jacqueline Davies

Wanting to see wonders ranging from mountains taller than a hundred hedgehogs to valleys wider than a thousand skunks, Taylor the hedgehog and his unlikely best friend, Sydney the skunk, embark on a tour to see a world that proves rather bigger than anticipated.
The World Belonged to Us
by Jacqueline Woodson

The kids on one Brooklyn block take advantage of everything summer has to offer day after day, because the block belongs to them and they rule the world. 
Sun & Son
by Linda Joy Singleton

Told in a sequence of verbs, the activities of a boy's day with his father mirror the sun's journey in the sky from rising in the morning to setting in the evening.
My Parents Won't Stop Talking!
by Emma Hunsinger

A little girl has big plans for her day at the park, but when her two moms stop to talk to some chatty neighbors she is convinced that her whole day will be completely ruined.
Uncle John's City Garden
by Bernette G. Ford

Visiting the city from her home in the suburbs, an African American girl sees how a few packets of seeds, some helping hands and hard work transform an empty lot in a housing project into a magical place where vegetables grow and family gather.
Perfectly Pegasus
by Jessie Sima

Feeling a little lonely, Pegasus Nimbus searches for friends who are just like her, and, along the way, meets a host of other creatures who might just open her eyes to something other than whats up in the sky.
The Hiking Viking
by Laura Gehl

While the other members of his clan enjoy wrestling, throwing spears, and fighting, Leif prefers to hike up the mountain and enjoy the peace of his beautiful fjord; but when clan loyalty demands that he participate in the Viking Games--he does the best he can, but when it comes to comparing clan treasures, Leif has a surprise for everybody.
Chapter Books
Omar Rising
by Aisha Saeed

While attending an elite boarding school on scholarship, Omar, the son of a servant, discovers the school makes it nearly impossible for scholarship students to graduate and sets out to do the impossible—change a rigged system. 
Singing with Elephants
by Margarita Engle

When an award-winning poet moves to town, Oriol learns that it takes courage to stay true to herself and do what she thinks is rightattempting to rescue a baby elephant in needeven if it means keeping secrets from those she loves.
Wretched Waterpark
by Kiersten White

While staying with their Aunt Saffronia, the Sinister-Winterbottom siblings visit the Fathoms of Fun waterpark where they find themselves submerged in a mystery when people start disappearing and a suspicious goo bubbles to the surface, among other eerie events. 
 
How to Find What You're Not looking For
by Veera Hiranandani

Middle schooler Ariel Goldberg must find her own voice and define her own beliefs after her big sister elopes with a young man from India following the Supreme Court decision that strikes down laws banning interracial marriage. 
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
by A. F. Steadman

When a mysterious figure tells him he must save an island where bloodthirsty unicorns roam free, Skandar Smith answers the call and, along with newfound friends and a community of riders, engages in an epic battle that will tear his world apart. 
The Marvellers
by Dhonielle Clayton

The first Conjuror to attend the Arcanum Training Institute along with Marvellers from around the world, 11-year-old Ella must prove her innocence, with the help of a new friend, when a dangerous criminal escapes and her mentor disappears. 
It's the End of the World and I'm In My Bathing Suit
by Justin A. Reynolds

When the electricity goes out, twelve-year-old Eddie and his friends set out to investigate what is going on when they make the startling discovery that they are the only ones left in their neighborhood--and perhaps the only people left anywhere.
Graphic Novels
Housecat Trouble
by Mason Dickerson

Terrified of everything, Buster must learn to be brave when his owner goes away and suddenly finds his home filled with monsters, in this laugh-out-loud first volume of a hijinks-filled graphic novel series.
Bug Scouts : Out in the Wild!
by Mike Lowery

To earn their foraging bug badge, Doug, Abby and Josh, the Bug Scouts, embark on an adventure in the wilderness to find an edible plant and encounter a clever, yet hungry, frog who distracts them from their mission.
Wingbearer
by Marjorie M. Liu

When a sinister force threatens the life-giving magic of the Great Tree, Zuli, along with her guardian owl, Frowly must get to the root of it, and so embark on an epic journey to find the truth. 
Are We Lost Yet? : Another Wallace the Brave Collection
by Will Henry

In this beautifully illustrated fourth installment of the series, Wallace the Brave enjoys a lifestyle of mischief, exploration and school, along with his friends Rose, Spud, Amelia and a host of other new friends.
Swim Team
by Johnnie Christmas

When she has to take Swim 101, middle schooler Bree must face one of her greatest fears, but with a little help from an elderly neighbor and former swim team captain, she becomes her schools best hope to beat their rival. 
Chunky
by Yehudi Mercado

Hudi needs to lose weight, according to his doctors. Concerned about the serious medical issue Hudi had when he was younger, his parents push him to try out for sports. Hudi would rather do anything else, but then he meets Chunky, his imaginary friend and mascot. Together, they decide to give baseball a shot.
Button Pusher
by Tyler Page

Tyler's brain is different. Unlike his friends, he has a hard time paying attention in class. He acts out in goofy, over-the-top ways. Sometimes, he even does dangerous things--like cut up a bus seat with a pocketknife or hang out of an attic window. Tyler seems like a troublemaker. But he knows that he's not. Tyler is curious and creative. He's the best artist in his grade, and when he can focus, he gets great grades. 
Non-Fiction
Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight : Patsy Takemoto Mink and the Fight for Title IX
by Jen Bryant

A champion of equal rights who helped create a better future for all Americans, this biography of the first Asian American woman elected to Congress showed how she carved her own path to become an historic trailblazer.
Lore of the Wild : Folklore & Wisdom From Nature
by Claire Cock-Starkey

Traditional nature folklore can help us understand how our ancestors interacted with the world around them and allows us to view nature from a new perspective. Stunningly delicate and magical illustrations capture the magic and strangeness inherent in natural folklore, and cultures from around the world are represented in this comprehensive compendium.
How to Go Anywhere (and Not Get Lost) : A Guide to Navigation for Young Adventurers
by Hans Aschim

Featuring fully illustrated, hands-on activities, an engaging history of navigation traces the skills and tools of ancient-world navigators through the cutting-edge technologies of today, outlining such skills as using a compass and identifying personal latitude and longitude. 
Feasts and Festivals Around the World : From Lunar New Year to Christmas
by Alice B. McGinty

Takes readers around the world to explore the celebrations and feasts of 12 countries and cultures throughout the year. 
Seeking Freedom : The Untold Story of Fortress Monroe and the Ending of Slavery in America
by Selene Castrovilla

This dramatic work of nonfiction recounts the story of an enslaved man seeking sanctuary during the Civil War whose heroism saved Fortress Monroe and helped convince President Lincoln that slavery must be abolished. 
Hiking and Camping : The Definitive Interactive Nature Guide
by Jennifer Pharr Davis

A definitive, interactive, skill-building guide for exploring the world. Rewild your life!  Make every day an adventure with the included: - Immersive activities to get you exploring - Write-in sections to journal about experiences - Next-level adventures to challenge even seasoned nature lovers. No experience is required-only curiosity and courage. 
These titles are a sample!
Check out many more new titles for young people at the Pierce County Library nearest you!
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