Books for the Young... and the Young at Heart
Librarian Elizabeth Bird and friend. hide caption
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
Firegirl
Here Be Monsters!
An Adventure Involving Magic, Trolls, and Other Creatures
King Dork
Elizabeth Bird's Book List
Kirsten Miller's 'Kiki Strike' is aimed at young adults. Bloomsbury USA hide caption
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