The Leak: For the Love of Truth

Submitted by Ellen A. on Fri, 2017-05-05 16:46

When Ruth Keller discovers a strange black slime in the man-made lake of her suburban neighborhood, she decides to investigate. Ruth seeks the truth at all costs, even if it means taking on the rich local country club owner, who she believes is responsible for the pollution. Between the teasing of former friends, and a sudden viral spotlight, Ruth discovers how difficult it is for a journalist to take a stand for what's right in the face of critique and controversy.

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The Leak: For the Love of Truth
The Leak: For the Love of Truth

Kate Reed Petty
(Juvenile Graphic Novels - J-GN Petty Leak)


When Ruth Keller discovers a strange black slime in the man-made lake of her suburban neighborhood, she decides to investigate. Ruth seeks the truth at all costs, even if it means taking on the rich local country club owner, who she believes is responsible for the pollution. Between the teasing of former friends, and a sudden viral spotlight, Ruth discovers how difficult it is for a journalist to take a stand for what's right in the face of critique and controversy.

 

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Playground

Submitted by Ellen A. on Fri, 2017-05-05 15:15

Follow two children in their interactive journey through trees, over sand dunes, across a river, on top of clouds, and inside a dark cave on their way to the playground. Recommended for ages 3--6. 

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Playground
Playground

Mies Van Hout
(Juvenile picture book - Ej Hou)

Follow two children in their interactive journey through trees, over sand dunes, across a river, on top of clouds, and inside a dark cave on their way to the playground. Recommended for ages 3--6. 

 

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Mia Mayhem is a Superhero

Submitted by Ellen A. on Thu, 2017-05-04 14:47

Mia Macarooney is a regular 8-year-old girl who finds out that she’s a SUPERHERO! Her life literally goes from totally ordinary to totally super when she’s invited to attend the afterschool program for superheroes-in-training known as The Pits! And the crazy thing is, in a weird meant-to-be sort of way, all of this news somehow feels super right. Because all her life, Mia thought she was just super clumsy...but it turns out, she’s just super! 

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Mia Mayhem is a Superhero
Mia Mayhem is a Superhero

Kara West
(Juvenile First Chapter Books - J-FC West)
Series: Mia Mayhem ; 1

Mia Macarooney is a regular 8-year-old girl who finds out that she’s a SUPERHERO! Her life literally goes from totally ordinary to totally super when she’s invited to attend the afterschool program for superheroes-in-training known as The Pits! And the crazy thing is, in a weird meant-to-be sort of way, all of this news somehow feels super right. Because all her life, Mia thought she was just super clumsy...but it turns out, she’s just super! 

 

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The Best At It

Submitted by Ellen A. on Thu, 2017-04-20 18:30

The start of middle school is making Rahul feel increasingly anxious, so his grandfather Bhai, gives him some well-meaning advice: find one thing you're really good at and become the BEST at it. While he's not quite sure what that special thing is, he is convinced that once he finds it, bullies like Brent Mason will stop torturing him at school. And he won't be worried about staring too long at his classmate Justin Emery.

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The Best At It
The Best At It

Maulik Pancholy
(Juvenile Fiction - J Panchol)


The start of middle school is making Rahul feel increasingly anxious, so his grandfather Bhai, gives him some well-meaning advice: find one thing you're really good at and become the BEST at it. While he's not quite sure what that special thing is, he is convinced that once he finds it, bullies like Brent Mason will stop torturing him at school. And he won't be worried about staring too long at his classmate Justin Emery.

 

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Willa the Wisp

Submitted by Ellen A. on Wed, 2017-04-19 16:20

One day, 8-year-old Auggie Pound, the caretaker of the rare animals in the Fabled Stables, ventures into the swamp to save a new rare creature, the wisp.

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Willa the Wisp
Willa the Wisp

Jonathan Auxier
(Juvenile First Chapter Books - J-FC Auxier)
Series: Fabled Stables; 1

One day, 8-year-old Auggie Pound, the caretaker of the rare animals in the Fabled Stables, ventures into the swamp to save a new rare creature, the wisp.

 

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Green is a Chile Pepper

Submitted by Aubrey D. on Mon, 2015-05-18 15:36

*This item also available on Cloud Library and Hoopla. A little girl discovers all the bright colors in her Hispanic American neighborhood. Recommended for ages 3-6.

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Green is a Chile Pepper
Green is a Chile Pepper

Roseanne Thong
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Tho)

*This item also available on Cloud Library and Hoopla. A little girl discovers all the bright colors in her Hispanic American neighborhood. Recommended for ages 3-6.

 

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Answers in the Pages

Submitted by Aubrey D. on Wed, 2015-05-13 16:29

When Donovan left his copy of The Adventurers on the kitchen counter, he didn't think his mom would read it—much less have a problem with it. It's just an adventure novel about two characters trying to stop an evil genius...right? But soon the entire town is freaking out about whether the book's main characters are gay, Donovan's mom is trying to get the book removed from the school curriculum, and Donovan is caught in the middle.

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Answers in the Pages
Answers in the Pages

David Levithan
(Juvenile Fiction - J Levitha)


When Donovan left his copy of The Adventurers on the kitchen counter, he didn't think his mom would read it—much less have a problem with it. It's just an adventure novel about two characters trying to stop an evil genius...right? But soon the entire town is freaking out about whether the book's main characters are gay, Donovan's mom is trying to get the book removed from the school curriculum, and Donovan is caught in the middle.

 

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Two Degrees

Submitted by Aubrey D. on Wed, 2015-05-13 16:26

Frank and Stanley are touring a battleship when Japanese planes zoom overhead, dropping bomb after bomb. As explosions roar and sailors scream, Frank and Stanley realize the unthinkable is happening: Japan is attacking America! The war has come to them.

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Two Degrees
Two Degrees

Alan Gratz
(Juvenile Fiction - J Gratz)


Frank and Stanley are touring a battleship when Japanese planes zoom overhead, dropping bomb after bomb. As explosions roar and sailors scream, Frank and Stanley realize the unthinkable is happening: Japan is attacking America! The war has come to them.

 

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Starfish

Submitted by Aubrey D. on Wed, 2015-05-13 15:30

Bullied and shamed her whole life for being fat, 12-year-old Ellie finally gains the confidence to stand up for herself with the help of some wonderful new allies.

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Starfish
Starfish

Lisa Fipps
(Juvenile Fiction - J Fipps)


Bullied and shamed her whole life for being fat, 12-year-old Ellie finally gains the confidence to stand up for herself with the help of some wonderful new allies.

 

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Sydney & Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World

Submitted by Aubrey D. on Wed, 2015-04-08 14:45

Sydney is a skunk and Taylor is a hedgehog, but no matter how odd the pairing may seem, their friendship comes naturally. They live happily in their cozy burrow...until the day Taylor gets his Big Idea to go see the Whole Wide World.

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Sydney & Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World
Sydney & Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World

Jacqueline Davies
(Juvenile First Chapter Books - J-FC Davies)
Series: Sydney and Taylor ; 1

Sydney is a skunk and Taylor is a hedgehog, but no matter how odd the pairing may seem, their friendship comes naturally. They live happily in their cozy burrow...until the day Taylor gets his Big Idea to go see the Whole Wide World.

 

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