LibraryAware May 2023

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The Crossover
by Kwame Alexander

Basketball superstar LeBron James co-produced the drama series adaptation of Kwame Alexander's award-winning coming-of-age sports novels.

Where to watch: Stream all episodes of The Crossover on Disney+.

Peter Pan
by J.M. Barrie

The Green Knight director David Lowery helms Peter Pan & Wendy, a new adaptation of J.M. Barrie's beloved fantasy novel.

Where to watch: Peter Pan & Wendy is available on Disney+.

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
by Judy Blume

The long-awaited adaptation of Judy Blume's coming-of-age classic hits the big screen, directed by Kelly Fremon Craig (The Edge of Seventeen) and co-produced by Blume.

Where to watch: Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. is playing in theaters from April 28th.

Frog and toad are friends
by Arnold Lobel

A lavishly designed commemorative edition of the Caldecott Honor-winning first book in the classic series includes its five original stories and is complemented by rare bonus material, including archival photos, an early manuscript of“Spring” and a biography of Arnold Lobel. 50,000 first printing. Illustrations.

The Good Mothers: The True Story of the Women Who Took on the World's Most...
by Alex Perry

An ensemble cast stars in the series adaptation of Alex Perry's true crime book about Italian mafia wives who stood up to their husbands' abuses.

Where to watch: The Good Mothers is streaming on Hulu.

One True Loves
by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Hamilton actress Phillipa Soo stars in the film adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid's novel about a woman forced to make a choice between the two men she loves.

Where to watch: One True Loves is playing in theaters from April 7th.

Dracula
by Bram Stoker

Bram Stoker's classic vampire novel gets a fresh spin in the horror comedy Renfield, a contemporary homage that centers on Dracula's (Nicolas Cage) long-suffering minion played by Nicholas Hoult.

Where to watch: Catch Renfield in theaters from April 14th.

Coming Attractions

Queen Charlotte: Before the Bridgertons Came the Love Story That Changed the Ton...
by Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes

Bridgerton prequel miniseries Queen Charlotte focuses on the swoon-worthy love story between German princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and King George III.

Where to watch: Queen Charlotte premieres May 4th on Netflix.

Guardians of the Galaxy Omnibus 1
by Brian Michael Bendis

The ragtag and wisecracking Guardians of the Galaxy return for a third and final outing loosely based on several Marvel comics series.

Where to watch: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 hits the big screen on May 5th.

Text for You
by Sofie Cramer

Sam Heughan, Priyanka Chopra, and Celine Dion (as herself) star in the romantic comedy-drama film Love Again, adapted from Sofie Cramer's German-language novel Text for You and its subsequent film adaptation.

Where to watch: Love Again premieres in movie theaters on May 5th.

Harriet the Spy
by Louise Fitzhugh

Beanie Feldstein returns as the titular sleuth in the animated series adaptation of Louise Fitzhugh's children's novel.

Where to watch: Season 2 of Harriet the Spy premieres May 5th on Apple TV+.

Zen Shorts
by Jon J. Muth

Loveable panda Stillwater and his human pals return in the animated series Stillwater, based on Jon J. Muth's award-winning picture book Zen Shorts.

Where to watch: Stillwater season 3 premieres May 19th on AppleTV+.

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