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Kids' Books September 2019
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| Mighty Jack and Zita The Spacegirl by Ben HatkeWhat it’s about: When Earth is menaced by tentacled aliens AND angry giants, intergalactic heroine Zita joins forces with modern fairy tale hero Jack to defend the planet.
Who it’s for: Fans of Zita’s and Jack’s solo series (both by author Ben Hatke) can jump right in to this crossover adventure, while newcomers may want to start at the beginning with Zita the Spacegirl and Mighty Jack. Available in the library |
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Ruby finds a Worry by Tom PercivalA young girl's sense of adventure and exploration vanishes when she discovers a Worry that grows and grows until she learns how to get rid of it. Available in the library
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| Some Places More Than Others by Renée WatsonWelcome to: Harlem, NYC, where African American history comes alive for Oregon-born Amara as she explores her dad’s old neighborhood and finally meets her grandpa and cousins face-to-face.
Who it's for: Readers who love books that focus on how a character changes over time will want to follow Amara as she dives deep into her family’s past and finds her own place within it. |
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Each tiny spark by Pablo CartayaSixth-grader Emilia Torres struggles with ADHD, her controlling abuela, her mother's work commitments, her father's distance after returning from deployment, evolving friendships, and a conflict over school redistricting. Available in the library
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Carmela full of wishes by Matt de la PeñaThe creators of the Newbery Medal- and Caldecott Honor-winning Last Stop on Market Street present the story of a birthday girl who accompanies her big brother while he runs family errands before making a wish on a fluffy, solitary dandelion she finds growing in the pavement. Available in the library
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Windows by Julia DenosWalking his dog at dusk, a boy catches glimpses of the lives around him in a lyrical ode to autumn evenings, exploring one's neighborhood and coming home. By the creator of Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color. Available in the library
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| Love Sugar Magic: A Dash of Trouble by Anna MerianoWhat it's about: Annoyed that she’s not allowed to help at her family's small-town Texas bakery, Leo Logroño steals a magical recipe book and cooks up a big mess.
Don't miss: the recipes at the end (magic not required).
Series alert: If you're charmed by the magical mayhem and cozy family bonds in this fantasy, you're in luck -- it's the 1st in a series, followed by A Sprinkle of Spirits. Audiobook on Hoopla |
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| Stef Soto, Taco Queen by Jennifer TorresWhat it’s about: Instead of letting her take the bus to school, Stef Soto’s papi drops her off in the family’s battered, embarrassing old taco truck, Tia Perla. Stef hates being seen as the “Taco Queen,” but when the family business is threatened, she might have to step up in Tia Perla's defense.
Why you might like it: Breezy and sprinkled with Spanish, Stef Soto, Taco Queen serves up a fresh, warm-hearted slice of life. Audiobook on Hoopla |
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