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Happy December (tomorrow)! I can't believe we have made it to December already! And, at the same time, it feels like it has taken FOREVER!? There is a lot going on in our world right now - know that I am always here and available to talk. I'm happy to help by suggesting books or just by chatting about anything! Send me an email: alarue@peterboroughnh.gov or you can text/call me on my work cell phone: 603-933-9262! |
Pizza & Pages
Our next Pizza & Pages Meeting is Thursday, December 17th @ 3:45pm!
We be conducting this meeting via Zoom! We will be discussing the following book and eating whatever food we have at home! |
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Mez's magic
by Eliot Schrefer
Growing up in the darkness shared by their fellow Nightwalker panthers, young Mez and her beloved sister hear fearful stories about mythological animals who walk by day, until an eclipse and her fledgling magical abilities enable Mez to cross the Veil dividing the two worlds.
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Race to the sun
by Rebecca Roanhorse
"Lately Nizhoni has been able to detect monsters, like Mr. Charles, her dad's new boss at the oil and gas company. He's also alarmingly interested in Nizhoni and her brother, Mac, their Navajo heritage, and the legend of the Hero Twins. Nizhoni knows he's a threat, but her father won't believe her. When Dad disappears the next day, leaving behind a message that says 'Run!', the siblings and Nizhoni's best friend, Davery, are thrust into a rescue mission that can only be accomplished with the help of DineHoly People and their weapons. But it will take more than weapons for Nizhoni to become the hero she was destined to be.."
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Obviously : stories from my timeline
by Akilah Hughes
The writer, comedian and activist traces the story of her life, from her childhood in a small Kentucky neighborhood to her relocation to New York City to pursue her dreams, before becoming a popular YouTube personality.
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The dark tide
by Alicia Jasinska
After offering herself to save her brother Finley and secret crush Tomas from capture by Caldella's Witch Queen, Lina Kirk and the witch soon face a terrible choice
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The revolution of Birdie Randolph
by Brandy Colbert
Sixteen-year-old Dove "Birdie" Randolph's close bond with her parents is threatened by a family secret, and by hiding her relationship with Booker, who has been in juvenile detention
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The talk : conversations about race, love & truth
by Wade Hudson
An evocative follow-up to We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices frankly explores the subjects of racism, identity and self-esteem in the stories and artwork of 30 award-winning contributors, including Raúl Colón, Nikki Grimes and Peter H. Reynolds.
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Game of stars
by Sayantani DasGupta
When Kiranmala has a vision of the Demon Queen, she returns to her homeland only to discover that society is falling apart and everyone she knows is in danger
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Ikengaby Nnedi OkoraforVowing to avenge the murder of his police chief father by a powerful criminal, 12-year-old Nnamdi receives a magical object that gives him superpowers that he is challenged to use for good or bad. A first middle grade novel by the award-winning author of the Binti series.
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More crafts added each week! Thanks to an amazing collaboration with local artist, Erin Sweeney - PTL is proud to be offering Curbside Crafts! Available Monday - Friday from 10-6pm OUTSIDE the library! |
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