Keep them reading.. keep them learning.

School has restarted in most places in whatever form it takes- remote learning, in- person instruction, hybrid formatting and even home schooling. Many libraries remain closed or open only for curbside pickup. With that in mind, I decided to focus on some new titles for our younger customers and remind parents and grandparents everywhere that through our affiliate page at Bookshop.org you can order practically anything your student needs or desires.
  
Katherine Applegate's The One and Only Ivan, has been a kid's favorite since it pubbed in 2012. It's the story of Ivan, a gorilla who has spent most of his life in a strip mall zoo. It sounds pretty sad but it is a truly feel good story kids love (and as of August can watch too as a streaming major motion picture). The One and Only Bob is the story about Ivan's canine friend, Bob, their elephant friend Ruby and the true meaning of friendship and family. A wonderful reunion awaits!

Parents everywhere are enjoying a major trip down memory lane as the BabySitter's Club experiences yet another return to pop culture (thanks to Netflix!) The BSC is available in graphic novel format, there's a new 'baby sisters' series for the younger set and the publisher has begun reissuing many of the original books. All the versions have been steady summer sellers this year once again proving there's nothing like the Baby Sitters to entertain the kids!

Teen readers will be mesmerized by Elizabeth Acevedo's new title- Clap When You Land. Written in verse (a style they love!) it toggles back and forth between two girls- on in New York, on in the Dominican- who both lose their father in a plane crash. Their father is the same man.. which eventually his daughters Camino and Yahaira discover. (this book reminds me of Anita Shreve's adult novel, The Pilot's Wife) Great concept and the prose format just carries the reader along..

Whether your kids are learning virtually or in person, here's a book that will help get the school year off to a great start! The latest Dog Man is here!!! Dav Pilkey's super popular series continues with Grime & Punishment!! Order it for the kid in your life today..

Be sure to check out our bookshop.org page for this year's NCSLMA Battle of the Books lists, upcoming school lists and many more titles for all the students in your house!