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Ant story
by Jay Hosler
What it's About: Meet Rubi, a tiny ant with a big personality and an even bigger love for stories. Who knew the small world of her colony could be full of unexpected friendships, epic adventures, and death-defying escapes?
Critics Say: "A must-read for lovers of ants, ecosystems…and unlikely friendships." - Kirkus
Author Alert: Jay Hosler must be a fan of bugs - he has two other graphic novels about them: The Way of the Hive and Last of the Sandwalkers.
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The vice principal Problem
by Kekla Magoon
What it's About: When cousins Riley, who has a way with people, and Maya, a tech wizard, move in with their activist grandma, they get off to a rocky start until they join forces as superheroes to stop their school culture from being threatened by money, power and lies.
Critics Say: "A thoughtful, funny, and memorable story about family, friendship, and cooperation." - School Library Journal
Read A-likes: Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez and Two Tribes by Emily Bowen Cohen.
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Art Club
by Rashad Doucet
What it's About: Starting an after-school art club, Dale Donovan, who wants nothing more than to create comics forever, assembles together creative students like himself to prove to the school and the adults in his life that a career as an artist isn't just a dream but a real possibility.
Critics Say: "With vibrant, textured colors spilling over bold comic book lines, this book incorporates the best elements of a classic comic with a charming, warm twist." - Booklist
For Fans of: New Kid by Jerry Craft and Real Friends by Shannon Hale.
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Magic Girls: Kira and the (maybe) Space Princess
by Megan Brennan
What it's About: Kira starts seventh grade at Neo-Earth Junior High school hoping to become a Magical Girl, so to speed up the process she wishes on a shooting star, but instead meets Caticorn, a cat-unicorn space princess with a secret past.
Critics Say: "Tweens will relate to Kira’s desire for reinvention and self-discovery and her awkward and goofy attempts to stand out." - Kirkus
Read A-likes: Meesh the Bad Demon by Michelle Lam and Manu!! by Kelly Fernandez.
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Expedition Backyard
by Rosemary Mosco
What it's About: After an accidental move to the city from the country, best friends Mole and Vole, worrying that everything will be different, explore their new surroundings and learn that they can find wonder in nature everywhere.
Critics Say: "Readers will feel compelled to start their own journals, gardens, and hikes thanks to these outdoorsy animal friends." - School Library Journal
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The National Parks: Preserving America's Wild Places
by Falynn Koch
What it's About: Transporting readers back to 1872 to see how National Parks began, this excellent guide to the American wilderness introduces the people who fought against corruption and self-interest to protect these spaces for future generations.
Series Alert: Do you enjoy graphic non-fiction? Check out the rest of the History Comics series!
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The Green Girls
by Loèic Nicoloff
What it's About: Using a mix of livestreams, spray paint and bungee cords, the Green Girls - Emma, Lily and Fadila - set out to make a difference and save the planet from environmental hazards, hoping to inspire their followers to do the same.
Critics Say: "For readers looking for stories ripped from the headlines or anyone who cares about saving the Earth." - School Library Journal
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Team Trash
by Kate Wheeler
What it's About: Sent back in time, an unlikely duo, environmentalist Charlie and artist Oliver must work as a team to gather recycling data through the ages if they want to return to the present day, where they can use their sustainability knowledge to build a better earth.
Critics Say: "This guide presents the scale of the problem of plastic trash as well as the solutions everyone--even kids--can work toward." - School Library Journal
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For personalized reading recommendations from Durham County librarians, try My Next 5! Simply complete an online form to tell us a little about what genres, books, and authors you like (or dislike). A DCL librarian will review your submission and reply with a list of the next five books you should read -- all ages of readers welcome!
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Want to keep up-to-date on new books at the library?
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NoveList Plus is a comprehensive database of fiction and nonfiction titles for all ages, including recommendations, articles, and lists for your fiction and nonfiction needs. DCL cardholders can access NoveList Plus from any computer.
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Check out the library's top ten checkouts! Lists include top tens for adult fiction and nonfiction, movies, young adults fiction, picture books and kids' fiction. |
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