Books for the Young... and the Young at Heart

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Librarian Elizabeth Bird and friend.

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.

Fly by Night

By Frances Hardinge

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Fly by Night

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Firegirl

By Tony Abbott

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Firegirl

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Here Be Monsters!

An Adventure Involving Magic, Trolls, and Other Creatures

By Alan Snow

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Here Be Monsters!

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Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist

By Rachel Cohn, David Levithan

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Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist

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Rachel Cohn, David Levithan

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King Dork

By Frank Portman

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King Dork

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Frank Portman

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Kiki Strike

Inside the Shadow City

By Kirsten Miller

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Kiki Strike

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