Abstract City by Christopher Niemann

 An interesting read.  Enjoy.

Little White Duck by Nau Liu

 Here is a  link that will help if you use this in your classroom/library:

In The Classroom

A good read.

Natalie Portman’s Fables

 

Enjoy this book with your little people to make special memories.  The audio book is also very good.  

Dolly Parton Storyteller by Dolly Parton

 

This is a delightful book and a treat to hear Dolly read her book on aduio book.  She is a writer of many songs and collaborations.  Enjoy this book.  

Something Happened In Our Town by Celano, Collins, Hazzard & Zivoin

 

A good book to add to any library no matter what grade.  A good book for parents to use for discussions.  There is a good video to add as well.  Here is the link 

Something Happened to Our Town

I am Enough by Grace Byers

 I'm adding this one to my high school library.  It's a good read aloud.  Here is a link to a great read aloud by the author  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_l4jeZH84k  Enjoy.

Mrs. Jeffries Appeals the Verdict by Emily Brightwell

 I like this series set in Victorian England.  A good read.  A smart mystery and you have to love the staff who helps their boss out as well as an innocent man.  Enjoy.  Audio book also good.

How to Read Literature Like A Professor by Thomas Foster

 We use this book with our high school students.  Especially for AP literature students.  I found an audio book version in one of my public libraries.  I'm thinking of adding the audio version with our overdrive school collection.  A good read.  Nice to be refreshed, the audio book is pretty darn charming.  Written in a very friendly style.

A Bakeshop Mystery Another One Bites the Crust by Ellie Alexander

It's a great series with recipes at the end of the book.  A charming town with great characters makes each murder just that interesting.  If you like a good murder mystery, enjoy.
 

The Omte Orgins The Ever After by Amanda Hocking

 I jumped in with the end of the book, so I missed all the other books.  I had thought this was the first one.  It's okay.  There is some mature themes.  If you have a reader who enjoys fantasy mixed with reality, this might appeal to them.

It Came From The Sky by Chelsea Sedoti

I liked this quirky story.  It's fine for any high school library.  The audio book is also good.

Gideon, the younger brother is a science geek who wanted to study seismic waves.  His older brother, Ishmael (Call me Ismael) "helps" and secretly adds more to the blast charge, thus creating a huge crater after the explosion and gets the attention of their parents and the local sheriff.  Things snowball into a con man selling the elixir of  youth .  In the land of the world's giant lava lamp, all becomes revealed.

a good story.

 

Sloan Krause Without A Brew by Ellie Alexander

 I like Ellie Alexander mysteries and it turns out this is connected with her other mystery series involving baking.  Her town that she created makes me want to visit it.  Looking for a good mystery series?  Check this one out.  Audio book also good.

Coffee House Mystery Holiday Buzz by Cleo Coyle

 Escape with a good mystery as people are staying home.  A good mystery to keep you on your toes.  Enjoy.  A good series.

Christmas Stories A Christmas Secret By Anne Perry

 Another interesting story by Anne Perry.  If you like murder mysteries, there's a variety out there.  This is more of a historic European setting.  A dark series to enjoy.

Christmas Stories A Christmas Homecoming by Anne Perry

 It's an interesting series of Christmas Mysteries.  A good read and you don't need a passport.  Enjoy.

Chance Escape From the Holocaust by Uri Shulevitz

 An important read of the memoir of a talented man who survived WWII and the Holocaust in Europe.  Some grim stories and touching stories.  Add this one to your library.

A Life on Our Planet by David Attenborough

 I'm adding this one to my high school library.  It is an important read.  If you don't know how our planet is doing because of our behavior.  This is the book you need to read.

The Word Collector by Peter. H. Reynolds

 Peter Reynolds is an amazing author and illustrated.  His books are poignant and inspirational.  Add this one to your library.  Enjoy.

I Believe I Can by Grace Byers

 A lovely poem to enjoy.  A good read.  Add this one to your library.

The World Cup Soccer’s Global Championship by Matt Doeden

 This is a short book about soccer, centered around the World Cup.  A good and quick read.  Fine for any school library.

The Negro Leagues by Matt Doeden

 

I'm adding this to my high school library.  An important book to appreciate the times and troubles as professional baseball team and the formation of the Negro leagues.  A good read.

Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea by Meena Harris

 A great story based on Kamala and Maya's goal to convert some empty land into a playground.  A great book to add to any children's library.

Yaffa and Fatima by Fawzia Gilani-Williams

 This book should be told to every child in the world.  Every adult should read this book as well.  If I could give this as a gift to former world leaders as well as current, I would.  It's about helping people out and being part of a community.  A good read.

The Very Last Castle by Jonker & Pett

 

A sweet book about making friends and crossing barriers.  Life is filled with lovely surprises.  A good book to add to any children's library.  Enjoy.

Niko Draws A Feeling by Bob Raczka

 If you are teaching art to young students, this is a good book to start with.  Add this one to your library.  Enjoy.

Practice Good Hygiene! By Katie Marsico

 A good book to share with young people to teach about being healthy, especially for when we are living in Covid Pandemic times.

When Books Went TO War by Molly Guptill Manning

 As a teacher librarian, I loved this book.  Poignant, funny and so much more. I learned so much.  It also made me feel connected to the soldiers who carried and shared their pocket books.  A good read and good audio book.

Dissenter On The Bench by Victoria Ortiz

 I'm adding this to my high school library.  A good book to tell us about the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

A good read.

Drawn together by Minh Le and Dan Santat

This book is magic.  It reminded me of me when my Grandmother came from Germany to visit us kids in California. We didn't speak a common language, so it was kind of uncomfortable.  But Omi (grandmother) spoke with food and cooking.  

This story has two different generations who have different languages and different food.  And then they find that art brings them together.  Almost wordless, this book will speak volumes.  

 

Christmas Stories A Christmas Garland by Anne Perry

 I learned a lot about history in this one.  A good read  

Christmas Stories A Christmas Beginning by Anne Perry

 A good read.  If you like murder mysteries, go back in time and travel to Great Britain to solve a mystery.

The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm

 A fun read for middle school students.  Add this to your school library.  Enjoy.

Didn’t See That Coming By Rachel Hollis

Rachel tells it as she sees and experiences it.  A good read as she talks about her life and gives out advice.  
 

The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy

 I am going to give this book as gifts for Christmas.  Beautiful and poignant.  It's right up there with The Little Prince.  Truly enjoyable.  

In New York by Marc Brown

 A delightful book for preparing to a trip to New York City for young students.  Also a good resource book to connect with curriculum.  A good edition to any school library.

Miss Brooks’ Story Nook by Bottner and Emberley

 

A great picture book to add to the library.  Encourages reading, imagination and facing bullies.  

Secret The Power by Rhonda Byrne

 Worth a read.  Audio book also good.  Enjoy.  Maybe it'll change your life!

Amina’s Voice by Hena Khan

 The awkwardness of middle school, the strength of friendship and the guilt of mistakes.  A good read. brings in opportunities to learn about Muslims.  And talks about friendship.  Add this one to middle school libraries.  Enjoy.

Waiting by Kevin Henkes

 A lovely picture book that has been award several medals.  Add this one to your young children's library.  Enjoy.

Mother Bruce Spring Stinks by Ryan T. Higgins

 Great series.  Add this series to your elementary school library.  Darling pictures and a charming plot makes this a chuckle worthy book to enjoy.

Bernard Pepperlin by Cara Hoffman

 The door mouse is a sweet little creature who has a reverse adventure in New York City.  Enjoy, it's a good one.

Agatha Raisin Mystery Hot To Trot by M. C. Beaton

 

It's up to Agatha Raisin and her team of fellow detectives to clear Charles from murder charges.  Enjoy.

Princess Floralinda and the Forty-Flight Tower by Tamsyn Muir

 Not your typical fairytale.  A good story.  Not sure if for high school but for sure public library.  Treat yourself to an audio listen.  Enjoy.

The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett

I would say listen to the audio book.  It's silly but kind of funny.  Enjoy. For Adults.
 

The Women Who Flew for Hitler by Clare Mulley

 An amazing story.  True story.  Two remarkable women and the history behind them and Germany.  I asked my Berlin mom about the Nazi's and what it was like in the time in Berlin and German.  I was to young at the time to truly understand.  Reading (or audio books) takes us back in time to learn and hopefully don't repeat history.  A good book.  Well documented.

The Captive Kingdom by Jennifer A. Nielsen

 I love this series.  More importantly, my students love this series.  They keep rereading which is great but they also need to read other books.  Now there's a book 4.  Yay and a book 5 coming out later on.

A very smart series to grace the shelves of many libraries.  It's a good read and enjoy.

The House With Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson

 I loved this story.  Add this one to your middle school library.  The story is told in Markina's eyes.  It's her relationship with her Grandmother Yaba, the house and later a little boy and a ghost.  She meets with dead people and wants to mingle with the living.  She makes some mistakes that she doesn't realize there are reasons that were not revealed to her.  At a certain point she grieves for her loss.  

Her relationship with the house that is actually alive makes it very precious.  A good read.  Would make a good animation feature film.

Haunted Bookshop Mystery The Ghost and Mrs. McClure by Alice Kimberly

 I love old movies and also The Maltese Falcon.  Love the whole package, dialog, clothes and plots.  Now transplant all that to now and enjoy the snappy conversations between the two main title characters as they solve a mystery.  A fun read.  Enjoy.

The Companion by Katie Alender

 This is one creepy story.  A young innocent teen has all the clues to warn her of danger.  But she is too trusting.  She's asking the right questions but doesn't see that she too is in a dangerous situation.  It's a entertaining story.  Good but a bit predictable.  Fine for any high school library.

To The Moon by Jodie Shepherd and Mike Byrne

 An adorable book for children to enjoy.  Easy to read aloud and fun to look at.  Add this one to your really young children's library.