Books for the Young... and the Young at Heart
Temperatures are rising, the humidity is climbing and folks are trying to decide what to read this summer. Continuing a seasonal tradition, Weekend Edition Sunday offers a weekly look at what notable readers are pulling off their shelves.
First up is Elizabeth Bird, senior librarian at The New York Public Library's Donnell Library Center. She's particularly interested in children's books, and novels aimed at young adults.
Elizabeth Bird's Book List
Kirsten Miller's 'Kiki Strike' is aimed at young adults.
Librarian Elizabeth Bird's suggestions for summer reading:
For children...
Fly By Night by Frances Hardinge
Firegirl by Tony Abbott
Here Be Monsters by Alan Snow (due on shelves June 20th)
For young adults...
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn
King Dork by Frank Portman
Kiki Strike by Kirsten Miller
Books Featured In This Story
Here Be Monsters!
An Adventure Involving Magic, Trolls, and Other Creatures
Hardcover, 529 pages | purchase
Purchase Featured Books
- Here Be Monsters!
- An Adventure Involving Magic, Trolls, and Other Creatures
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
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