Always the Almost by Edward UnderhillTransgender Awareness Week is celebrated November 13-19. Find more information here: https://www.hrc.org/campaigns/transgender-awareness-week-transgender-day-of-remembranceRead alikes:Most Ardently by Gabe Cole NovoaVenom & Vow by Anna-MarieFelix Ever After by Kacen CallenderAll Out edited by Saundra Mitchell…

Dactyl Hill Squad by Daniel Jose OlderYou are never too old for Dinovember. Learn more here: https://dinovember.com/dinovemberRead alikes:Dinotopia by James GurneyKnights Vs. Dinosaurs Matt PhelanMarvel-verse: Moon Girl by Brandon MontclareZ. Rex by Steve ColePar North Liberty Library

Belladonna by Adalyn GraceRead-alikes:The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph WhiteConfetti Realms by Nadia ShammasThe Initial Insult by Mindy McGinnisPar North Liberty Library

The Hero Next Door edited by Olugbemisola Rhuday-PerkovichOctober is Diversity Awareness Month. Learn more here: https://thediversitymovement.com/global-diversity-awareness-month/Read-alikes:Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World edited by Penelope BagieuBlack Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black In America edited by Ibi ZoboiOnce Upon an Eid:…

We Still Belong by Christine DayIndigenous Peoples' Day is October 14th. Learn more here: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/5-things-to-know-about-indigenous-peoples-dayRead-alikes:A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little BadgerEagle Drums by Nasugraq Rainey HopsonRed Bird Danced by Dawn QuigleyPar North Liberty Library

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Gender Rebels: 30 Trans, Nonbinary, and Gender Expansive Heroes Past and Present edited by Katherine LockeOctober is LGBT History Month. Learn more here: http://www.lgbthistorymonth.com/Read alikes:The Stonewall Riots: Coming Out in the Streets by Gayle E. PitmanNo Way, They Were Gay?: Hidden Lives and Secret Loves by Lee WindAll Out edited by Saun…

Freddie Vs. the Family Curse by Tracy BaduaOctober is Filipino American History Month. Find more information here: http://fanhs-national.org/filam/Read-alikes:Marikit and the Ocean of Stars by Caris Avendano CruzAdrift by Tanya GuerreroHow To Win a Slime War by Mae RespicioPar North Liberty Library

Guest: Shrravonii PaulWebsite:https://shrravonii.com/Growth Blueprint:https://growth-blueprint.com/Par North Liberty Library

Zoe, the Assistant Youth and Teen Librarian, is reading for Kayla this month.Give Me A Sign by Anna Sortino September 22-28 is the International Week of the Deaf. This week centers on promoting the rights of Deaf people and celebrates their accomplishments. Learn more about International Week of the Deaf here: https://wfdeaf.org/get-involved/wfd-ev…

Zoe, the Assistant Youth and Teen Librarian, is reading for Kayla this month.Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews September 22-28 is Banned Books week. Celebrate the freedom to read and open access to information this month! Learn more about Banned Books week here: https://bannedbooksweek.org/ Read Alikes: All The Bright Places by Jennif…

Zoe, the Assistant Youth and Teen Librarian, is reading for Kayla this month.Ultraviolet by Aida Salazar Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 - October 15. During this month we give extra recognition to the contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities on the culture and history of the United States. Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month h…

Zoe, the Assistant Youth and Teen Librarian, is reading for Kayla this month.Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris GrabensteinSeptember is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Keep an eye on the North Liberty Library website for special events this month promoting Library Card Sign-Up Month! Learn more about Library Card Sign-Up Month here: https://…

Guest: J.P. Der BoghossianThis Queer Book Podcast:https://www.thisqueerbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisqueerbookThe Gaily Show:https://www.am950radio.com/events/the-gaily-show/Par North Liberty Library

The Lilies by Quinn Diacon-FurtadoRead alikes:A Good Girl's Guide To Murder by Holly JacksonTheir Vicious Games by Joelle WellingtonDelicious Monsters by Liselle SamburyPar North Liberty Library

The Door Is Open edited by Hena KhanRead alikes:Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices edited by S.K. Ali and Aisha SaeedTake the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance edited by Bethany C. MorrowAncestor Approved: Intertribal Stories For Kids edited by Cynthia Leitich SmithFlying Lessons & Other Stories edited by Elle…

A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah FaizalRead alikes:Once & Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthyLegendborn by Tracy DeonnSix of Crows by Leigh BardugoPar North Liberty Library

Daughters of the Lamp by Nedda LewersRead alikes:The Red Pyramid by Rick RiordanMomo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind by Misa SugiuraThe Magical Reality of Nadia by Bassem YoussefPar North Liberty Library

Website:www.liveliferevitalized.comEmail:wellness@liveliferevitalized.comEventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/932978683357?aff=oddtdtcreatorFacebook:www.facebook.com/liveliferevitalizedIG:www.instagram.com/liveliferevitalized/Par North Liberty Library

Today, July 30, is International Day of Friendship. Learn more here: https://www.un.org/en/observances/friendship-dayRead alikes:Not the Worst Friend In the World by Anne RellihanBetting On You by Lynn PainterPaper Planes by Jennie WoodPar North Liberty Library

The Last Beekeeper by Pablo CartayaLearn more about the North Liberty Library’s Summer Reading Program here: https://northlibertylibrary.org/summer-reading-program/ Read alikes:Rayleigh Mann In the Company Of Monsters by Ciannon SmartWildseed Witch by Marti DumasHaven Jacobs Saves the Planet by Barbara Dee…

Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-SmithInternational Non-Binary People’s Day was July 14. Celebrate Nonbinary Awareness Week. Find more information here: https://www.gendergp.com/non-binary-people-awareness-week/ Read alikes:The Best Liars In Riverview by Lin ThompsonVenom & Vow by Anna McLemoreAnder & Santi Were Here by Jonny G…

War Stories by Gordon Korman (Iowa Teen Award (grades 6-9)The IASL Book Awards were announced recently. See the full list and more information here: https://www.iasl-ia.org/homeIowa Teen Award nominees for 2024-5:Attack of the Black Rectangles by Amy Sarig KingFrizzy by Claribel A. OrtegaOmar Rising by Aisha Saeed…

The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora ReyesJune is Disability Pride Month. Celebrate Persons with Disabilities’ Inherent Dignity and Inalienable Rights. Find more information here: https://www.ameridisability.com/how-to-display-disability-pride/ Read alikes:One for All by Lillie LainoffWild and Crooked by Leah ThomasBreathe and Count Back From Te…

Guest: Georgette SpratlingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgettespratling/North Liberty Librarywww.northlibertylibrary.org/Par North Liberty Library

The First Rule of Climate Club by Carrie FirestoneOur Summer Reading Program Theme is Read, Return, Repeat. Don’t forget to register and log here: https://northlibertylibrary.org/summer-reading-program/Read alikes:Emily Posts by Tanya Lloyd KyiA Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little BadgerThe Adventure Is Now by Jess Redman…

Black Birds in the Sky by Brandy ColbertJuneteenth is tomorrow June 19! Learn more information here: https://www.juneteenth.com/ & https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenthRead alikes:And We Rise by Erica MartinStamped : Racism, Antiracism, and You by Reynolds, JasonInheritance : A Visual Poem by Acevedo, Elizabeth…

Better with Butter by Victoria PiontekThe IASL Book Awards were announced recently. See the full list and more information here: https://www.iasl-ia.org/homeOther Children’s Choice Award 2023-4 nominees:Willodeen by Katherine ApplegateA Soft Place to Land by Janae Marksrez dogs by Joseph BruchacPar North Liberty Library

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! There is a list of resources and more information here: https://programminglibrarian.org/articles/lgbtq-pride-monthRead alikes:Venom & Vow by Elliott McLemore Anna-MarieThe Feeling Of Falling In Love by Mason DeaverAnder & Santi Were Here by Jonny Garza VillaPar North Liberty Library

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The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee StewartIt’s National Foster Care Month. Learn more here: https://www.childwelfare.gov/fostercaremonth/Read alikes:Something Like Home by Andrea Beatriz ArangoThanks a Lot, Universe by Chad LucasThe Lottery Rose by Irene HuntPar North Liberty Library

A Drop of Venom by Sajni PatelRead alikes:Monsters Born and Made by Tanvi BerwahA Place For Vanishing by Ann FraistatLore by Alexandra BrackenPar North Liberty Library

Finally Seen by Kelly YangIt’s Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Learn more here: https://www.asianpacificheritage.gov/Read alikes:Stargazing by Jen WangJennifer Chan Is Not Alone by Tae KellerMaizy Chen's Last Chance by Lisa YeePar North Liberty Library

The Silence that Binds Us by Joanna HoIt’s Mental Health Awareness Month. There is a list of resources here: https://northlibertyiowa.org/2022/03/07/its-ok-to-not-be-ok-and-its-good-to-get-help/Read alikes:The Words We Keep by Erin StewartThis Place is Still Beautiful by Xixi TianWe Weren't Looking To Be Found by Stephanie KuehnOnce More With Chutz…

Song for a Whale by Lynne KellyCelebrate National Deaf History Month! Learn more here: https://www.nad.org/Show Me a Sign by Ann Clare LeZotteA Whale of the Wild by Rosanne ParryInsignificant Events In the Life Of a Cactus by Dusti BowlingPar North Liberty Library

Guest: Quanda HoodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quanda-c-hood/One Iowa: https://oneiowa.org/United Action for Youth: https://www.unitedactionforyouth.org/One Iowa Action - https://oneiowaaction.org/Better Way Forward - https://www.betterway4ward.org/TKM Productions - https://www.tkmtheatricalproductions.com/Summer of the Arts - https://summ…

The Nature of Witches by Rachel GriffinHappy Earth Day! Learn more here: https://www.earthday.org/House of Hollow by Krystal SutherlandThe Ones We're Meant To Find by Joan HeWar Girls by Tochi OnyebuchiPar North Liberty Library

Something More by Jackie KhaliliehCelebrate National Arab American Heritage Month. Learn more here: https://arabamericafoundation.org/national-arab-american-heritage-month/Read alikes:All-American Muslim Girl by Nadine Jolie CourtneyRonit & Jamil by Pamela L. LaskinMan O' War by Cory McCarthyPar North Liberty Library

Happy National Library Week! Learn more here:https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/natlibraryweekRead alikes:Attack of the Black Rectangles by Amy Sarig KingThe List by Patricia FordeSave Me a Seat by Sarah WeeksPar North Liberty Library

As if on Cue by Marisa KanterRead alikes:A Show for Two by Tashie BhuiyanTo All the Boys I Loved Before by Jenny HanSecond Chance Summer by Morgan MatsonPar North Liberty Library

Love, Light, & Lit: Co-parenting with Care by North Liberty LibraryPar North Liberty Library

The House that Whispers by Lin ThompsonRead alikes:The Best Liars in Riverview by Lin ThompsonToo Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World by Ashley Herring BlakePar North Liberty Library

All my Rage by Sabaa TahirRead alikes:An Emotion of Great Delight Tahereh MafiFirekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline BoulleyClap When You Land by Elizabeth AcevedoPar North Liberty Library

When Life Gives you Lemons, Make Peach Pie by Erin DowningRead alikes:The Penderwicks Book by Jeanne BirdsallThe Vanderbeekers of 141st Street / by Karina Yan GlaserPie In the Sky by Remy LaiSummer of a Thousand Pies by Margaret DillowayPar North Liberty Library

That Weekend by Kara ThomasRead alikes:You'll Be the Death Of Me by Karen McManusI Killed Zoe Spanos by Kit FrickThe Ivies by Alexa DonnePar North Liberty Library

Website: https://www.blackiowa.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanamericanmuseumofiowaTwitter: https://twitter.com/blackiowa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackiowaPar North Liberty Library

Kneel by Candace BufordRead alikes:Why We Fly by Kimberly JonesPunching the Air written by Ibi Zoboi with Yusef SalaamThe Cost of Knowing by Brittney MorrisPar North Liberty Library

You'll Be the Death Of Me by Karen M. McManusRead alikes:A Good Girl's Guide To Murder by Holly JacksonThey Wish They Were Us by Jessica GoodmanThe Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow & Liz LawsonThat Weekend by Kara ThomasPar North Liberty Library

Recognize! : An Anthology Honoring and Amplifying Black Life edited by Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis HudsonRead alikes:Black Boy Joy edited by Kwame MbaliaTake the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance edited by Bethany C. MorrowFresh Ink edited by Lamar GilesPar North Liberty Library

Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn SolomonRead alikes:Yes No Maybe So by Becky Albertalli & Aisha SaeedBetter Than the Movies by Lynn PainterTweet Cute by Emma LordPar North Liberty Library