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Belladonna by Adalyn Grace Read-alikes: The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White Confetti Realms by Nadia Shammas The Initial Insult by Mindy McGinnis

The Hero Next Door edited by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich October 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 Bagieu Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black In America edited by Ibi Zoboi Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices edited by S.K. Ali and Aisha Saeed The Door Is Open: Stories of Celebration and Community By 11 Desi Voices edited by Hena Khan

We Still Belong by Christine Day Indigenous Peoples' Day is October 14th. Learn more here: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/5-things-to-know-about-indigenous-peoples-day Read-alikes: A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger Eagle Drums by Nasugraq Rainey Hopson Red Bird Danced by Dawn Quigley

Gender Rebels: 30 Trans, Nonbinary, and Gender Expansive Heroes Past and Present edited by Katherine Locke October is LGBT History Month. Learn more here: http://www.lgbthistorymonth.com/ Read alikes: The Stonewall Riots: Coming Out in the Streets by Gayle E. Pitman No Way, They Were Gay?: Hidden Lives and Secret Loves by Lee Wind All Out edited by Saundra Mitchell

Freddie Vs. the Family Curse by Tracy Badua October 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 Cruz Adrift by Tanya Guerrero How To Win a Slime War by Mae Respicio

Guest: Shrravonii Paul Website: https://shrravonii.com/ Growth Blueprint: https://growth-blueprint.com/

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-events/international-week-deaf/ Read Alikes: True Biz by Sara Novíc The Silence Between Us by Alison Gervais Song For a Whale by Lynne Kelly

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 Jennifer Niven The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

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 here: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/ Read Alikes: Mid Air by Alicia Williams Louder Than Hunger by John Schu And Then, Boom! by Lisa Fipps

Zoe, the Assistant Youth and Teen Librarian, is reading for Kayla this month. Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein September 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://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/library-card-sign-month-history Read Alikes: Greenglass House by Kate Milford Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett The Mystery of the Masked Medalist by Maia Shibutani

Guest: J.P. Der Boghossian This Queer Book Podcast: https://www.thisqueerbook.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisqueerbook The Gaily Show: https://www.am950radio.com/events/the-gaily-show/

The Lilies by Quinn Diacon-Furtado Read alikes: A Good Girl's Guide To Murder by Holly Jackson Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury

The Door Is Open edited by Hena Khan Read alikes: Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices edited by S.K. Ali and Aisha Saeed Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance edited by Bethany C. Morrow Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories For Kids edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith Flying Lessons & Other Stories edited by Ellen Oh

A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal Read alikes: Once & Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

Daughters of the Lamp by Nedda Lewers Read alikes: The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind by Misa Sugiura The Magical Reality of Nadia by Bassem Youssef

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Today, July 30, is International Day of Friendship. Learn more here: https://www.un.org/en/observances/friendship-day Read alikes: Not the Worst Friend In the World by Anne Rellihan Betting On You by Lynn Painter Paper Planes by Jennie Wood

The Last Beekeeper by Pablo Cartaya Learn 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 Smart Wildseed Witch by Marti Dumas Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet by Barbara Dee

Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-Smith International 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 Thompson Venom & Vow by Anna McLemore Ander & Santi Were Here by Jonny Garza Villa Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution by Kacen Callender

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/home Iowa Teen Award nominees for 2024-5: Attack of the Black Rectangles by Amy Sarig King Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega Omar Rising by Aisha Saeed