Episode Eleven (April 2016)

Apr 20, 2016

In this episode, Rachel Weishar talks about Poetry Is Normal, a new semi-regular poetry reading event held in the library's cafe (6:34); Amy Kubica explains the Staff Picks and Patron Picks programs (5:06); and Kristi Cates recommends three recent prize-winning young adult novels (12:05). Plus, we inaugurate a new segment in which we talk to a kid about the library. (This week, it's Montana's turn. Thanks, Montana!)

Amy recommends:

Before We Go (2015)

Montana recommends:

The Princess and the Pig, by Jonathan Emmett and Poly Bernatene

Kristi recommends:

• Bone Gap, by Laura Ruby (Printz Award)
• Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda, by Becky Albertalli (Morris Award)
• Challenger Deep, by Neal Shusterman (National Book Award for YA Lit)

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