Staff Picks

Mimi Lee is an animal lover who gets mixed up in the suspicious death of a truly unlikeable puppy mill owner. With the help of her talking cat, Marshmallow, she works to get off the suspect list.

If you're looking for a story that contains alien abductions, high school drama, and magic realism with a Latinx protagonist... look no further than Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything.

An intriguing fantasy world with a metal based magic system unlike anything I have read. The characters grab you from the get go.

This Tween Graphic Novel is full of tween smirks, sass, and awesome, colorful superpowers. Great for anyone who likes origin stories, for younger readers who have read HiLo or The Gumazing Gum Girl, or older readers who love awesome girl superheroes.

You feel each emotion of every character so vibrantly: laughter, great sorrow, guilt and shame, the tender moments of blooming love, that you feel you live in this community of projects in 1969 New York.

You'll find escape rooms, zombie challenges, and robot butlers in this fun romcom for teens!

You know when someone tells you they are fine, just fine, completely fine, totally fine. Just. Fine. This is a book about that. Elinor is tragic and a little heart breaking, but you will root for her, nevertheless.

The first in a charming, whimsical, and action-packed series. The spellbinding setting and creatures (trolls, giants, elves with no hands...) will transport you to a magical world you’ll wish was real. Now also a popular Netflix series!

Interesting, fun, and just a wee bit disturbing. Makes me glad I didn’t live in the Victorian era.

The fastest family on the block is forced to slow down when a sloth comes to visit, giving them time to gain a greater appreciation of the things they have. A cute book (with an adorable sloth in it!) to share with a toddler who has to go go go!

Enjoy this exploration of wildlife and the author's life in this unique memoir.

The author's writing style lends itself so well to the premise that you often forget that this is meant to be a book for a younger audience. A must-read for any Pratchett fan or lover of the little people.

First impressions aren't always correct- especially not on the Rennaissance Faire circuit. This one is light, flirty and fun- prithee thy wouldst test these pages.

Spunky Eva will capture your hearts as she is determined to prove a pinch of magic and a little help from your friends will get you far! Fans of Kiki's Delivery Service will love this middle grade read!

Rufi Thorpe has become one of my favorite authors. Her unique, well-developed characters and her clever, precise writing style make her character-driven novels memorable and engaging.

This anthology of vampire stories by your fave YA writers ranges from heartwarming to hilarious to horrifying. If you like the stories, check out the accompanying podcast where editors interview the authors!

Follow the pioneering women of American aviation in this fascinating account of the first ever Women’s Air Derby held in 1929 as they traveled halfway across the nation including a refueling stop in Tulsa.

Softly illustrated, incredibly saudade, and 110% recommended for introducing young readers to life, loss, and the incredible strength found within the bonds of family.

Jesuits in space. Need I say more? Bring a tissue!

What if Robin of Locksley never came back from the crusades? What if Marian put on his cape and went about the land protecting the poor. I love that Marian is not perfect. She makes mistakes and has to fix them. The end just took my breath away.