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Happy National Book Month!
October 7, 2022
If you love reading as much as YDL does, you’re probably excited for October, and National Book Month!
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Book Lists
Thanks to the tireless work of Arab literature blogs and library blogs, we can offer you this list of picture books written by Muslim authors. This collection features Muslim children and their families. We hope these books will provide a deeper understanding of the Muslim American and global Muslim experience.
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Each kits contains 10 copies of the book and resources to get the most out of your discussions. Bless Me, Ultima Anaya, Rudolfo A. Ultima is a curandera, one who cures with herbs and magic, and she joins Antonio Marez’s family when he is six years old, …
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The Fall 2018 Family Read Ghost by Jason Reynolds is recommended for students in grades 3-8. We want everyone to participate at the October 13 Field Day, so here’s a short list of suggested books for younger readers. Is the one you want checked out? Le …
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Graphic novels for kids and teens by BIPOC authors.
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Counting on Community Nagara, Innosanto author, illustrator. Find in catalog Dear Mr. President Siers, Sophie, 1969- author. Find in catalog I Am Enough Byers, Grace, author. Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one …
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Find some books for younger readers to participate in the 2019 Winter Ypsi Family Read!
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Our Spring 2020 Family Read is The First Rule of Punk by Celiz C. Perez. It is perfect for grades 3-8. We want everyone to be part of the conversation. Checkout these related books to share with younger readers! A is for Activist Nagara, Innosanto Find …
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PBS’ The Great American Read chose these 100 novels as America’s favorites. Which one will be the winner?
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Our Fall 2019 Family Read selection is full of mysteries and local history. Younger readers can join the conversation with these picture books that touch on the same themes.
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A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo Bundo, Marlon (Rabbit) author. The story of a lonely bunny, Marlon Bundo, who lives with his Grampa, Mike Pence, the Vice President of the United States, and the very special day when he met another boy bunny named Wes …
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A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo Bundo, Marlon (Rabbit) author. The story of a lonely bunny, Marlon Bundo, who lives with his Grampa, Mike Pence, the Vice President of the United States, and the very special day when he met another boy bunny named Wes …
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This collection of books focuses on prominent women and female-centered movements throughout history.
Go to ListNYT Best Sellers
New York Times weekly lists
aalbc.com
AALBC.com is dedicated to books by or about people of African descent
ALA's Notable Books
Fiction, nonfiction, and poetry by year
National Education Association Booklists
NEA and compiled booklists
National Book Awards
Fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated lit, and YA winners by year
Services
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
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Book Club Kits
Multiple copies of great books with discussion prompts
Book Donations
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Book Groups
Current monthly book groups at YDL
Family Read
A Community Read for kids & families
Friends Book Shop & Sales
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Hand-Picked for You!
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Roller Girl
Hear members of the A2RD league read chapters of Roller Girl, the Newbery Award winning graphic novel by Victoria Jamieson, and get short skating lessons and safety tips.
Summer Challenge
Read, Learn, Explore
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Sell books, support the library!
Resources
Over 20,000 ebooks and journal articles on a variety of subjects. Formerly known as the NetLibrary collection.
Download movies, television shows, music, comic books, eBooks, and eAudiobooks to your laptop or mobile device.
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A full-text database with information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes. LRC includes plot summaries, essays of literary criticism, biographies, book reviews, poems, short stories, and author interviews.
Find biographical information about Michigan authors and illustrators of all genres and subjects.
Trusted source of read-alike recommendations to help kids and adults find books that are just right for their reading level and interest.
Download audiobooks and books to your computer, listening device, or eReader. New! The RBDigital Collection has moved to Overdrive. 3,000+ magazines are now available! Log in, click Subjects, then Magazines.
Hundreds of thousands of poems, as well as short stories, biographies, and essays. Topics include the poetic forms, movements, and techniques.
Basic grammar and reading tools and adapted reading material for English Language Learners.
ReadMichigan.org is a statewide eBook collection consisting of eBooks published by local university presses about Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
Kids will love these animated, talking books! Watch your favorite children’s books come alive with narration, music, and interactive elements.
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Book Browsing
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in light of the temporary closures of public libraries and bookstores across the country, BookPage will be pausing the shipment of the April issue until the majority of its subscribing locations have reopened to the public. In the meantime, you can access the digital issue through Issuu.com.