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Learn why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Framed by James Ponti. Written for: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Mystery Themes: art theft, friendship Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28framed%29%20a%3A%28ponti%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston. Written for: 5th-6th Graders Genre: Fantasy Themes: magic, family, friendship, racism, prejudices, good vs evil Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28amari%20and%20the%20night%20brothers%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen and learn why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read The Atlas of Amazing Birds by Matt Sewell. Written for: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Non-fiction, Nature Themes: birds Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20atlas%20of%20amazing%20birds%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Learn why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Sona Sharma Vest Best Big Sister by Chitra Soundar. Written for: 2nd-3rd Graders Genre: realistic fiction Themes: family, big sister, Indian culture, Hinduism Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28sona%20sharma%20very%20best%20big%20sister%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Pony by R.J. Palacio. Written for: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Historical fiction, paranormal Themes: adventure, horses, ghosts, past & future, quests Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28pony%29%20a%3A%28palacio%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Accident Trouble Magnet by Zanib Mian. Written for: 3rd-4th Graders Genre: realistic fiction, humor Themes: family, friendship, school, racism, bullying Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28accidental%20trouble%20magnet%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Apple of My Pie by Mika Song. Written for: 1st-2nd graders Genre: Graphic Novel, humor Theme: squirrels, orchards, friendship Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28apple%20of%20my%20pie%29%20a%3A%28song%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Scaredy Squirrel In a Nutshell by Melanie Watt. Written for: 2nd-3rd Graders Genre: Graphic Novel, Humor Themes: fear, friendship, squirrels, rabbits Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28scaredy%20squirrel%20in%20a%20nutshell%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read The Many Meanings of Meilan by Andrea Wang. Written for: 4th-6th Graders Genre: realistic fiction Themes: Chinese culture, identity, racism, family, friendship Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20many%20meanings%20of%20meilan%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Mars Evacuees by Sophia McDougall. Written for: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Science Fiction Themes: Mars, aliens, refugees, mission persons Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28mars%20evacuees%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read What Happens Next by Claire Swinarski. Written for: 5th-6th graders Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: eating disorders, astronomy, family, sisters Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28what%20happens%20next%29%20a%3A%28swinarski%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read At the Edge of the Universe by Shaun David Hutchinson. Written for: Teens Genre: Fiction Themes: mental health, missing persons, friendship, love Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28at%20the%20edge%20of%20the%20universe%29%20%28Huchinson%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Welcome to Episode 4 of Fandom Fridays. Today's episode features Lisa Kaufman, one of our Youth Service Librarians and host of the Library Life podcast. Lisa takes a moment to share with everyone one of her favorite fandoms - Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Some Places More Than Others by Renee Watson. Written For: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: Family, Harlem, New York Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28some%20places%20more%20than%20others%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

We're back with another episode of Fandom Fridays. Today we speak with Jessica Curtis, WPL's resident Otaku, to talk about her love of anime and manga!

Welcome to our 2nd episode of Fandom Friday! Today, we speak with Jonathan Atwood to talk about his fandom of the D&D program Critical Role.

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read 101 Animal Super Powers by Melvin and Gilda Berger. Written for: 2nd-4th Graders Genre: Non-Fiction, Science & Nature Themes: animal facts, bug facts Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28101%20animal%20super%20powers%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Welcome to Fandom Fridays, a program where library staff share the thing that they love the most. For our first episode, host David Reyes shares his love of collecting action figures! What do you love? Share your fandom with us!

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day by Betty Birney. Written For: 2nd -3rd Graders Genre: Humor, Realistic Fiction Themes: hamsters, school stories, toys, racing Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28humphrey%27s%20really%20wheely%20racing%20day%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read The Unicorn Rescue Society Book 1: The Creature of the Pines by Adam Gidwitz. Written for: 3rd-4th Graders Genre: Fantasy, adventure Themes: magical creatures, friendship Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28creature%20of%20the%20pines%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom by Sangu Mandanna. Written for: 4th-6th Grade Genre: Fantasy, mythology Themes: Anxiety, Indian mythology, drawing Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28kiki%20kallira%20breaks%20a%20kingdom%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why Liz thinks you should read Bob written by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead and illustrated Nicholas Gannon. Written For: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade Genre: fantasy Themes: friendship, mystery, imaginary creatures, family, fantasy, magic Reserve a physical copy from the Westerville Public Library: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__Sbob%20wendy%20mass__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold Download a digital copy with your Westerville Public Library card: Ohio Digital Library: https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/ohdbks-westerville/content/search?query=bob+wendy+mass+rebecca+stead

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth by Judd Winick. Written For: 3rd-4th Grade Genre: Graphic Novel, Adventure, Humor Themes: Space, amnesia, robots, friendship Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__Sa%3A%28Winick%20%20Judd%29%20t%3A%28hilo%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why children's library, Lisa K thinks you should read Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner. Written For: 3rd-4th Grade Genre: Adventure Themes: bravery, dogs, sled racing, family Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28stone%20fox%29%20a%3A%28john%20reynolds%20gardiner%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen and learn why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read The Scourge by Jennifer Nielsen. Written For: Teens Genre: Thriller, mystery Themes: plagues, conspiracies, friendship, government cover up Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20scourge%29%20a%3A%28nielsen%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Burt the Beetle Doesn't Bite by Ashley Spires. Written for: 1st-2nd Graders Genre: Non-Fiction, Nature Themes: insects, beetles, humor Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2022145__S%28Burt%20the%20Beetle%20Doesn%27t%20Bite%29__Orightresult__U__X7?lang=eng&suite=gold

Learn why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Jo Jo Makoons: The Used-to-Be Best Friend by Dawn Quigley. Written for: 2nd-3rd graders Genre: realistic fiction Themes: friendship, Ojibwe Native Americans, school Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28jo%20jo%20makoons%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm. Written for: 4th-6th graders Genre: historical fiction Themes: poverty, Key West, The Great Depression, friendship, family, lying Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28full%20of%20beans%29%20a%3A%28holm%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read City Spies by James Ponti. Written for: 4th-5th Graders Genre: Adventure Themes: spies, world travel, hackers, diverse characters Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28city%20spies%29%20a%3A%28james%20ponti%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Middle School's a Drag: You Better Werk! by Greg Howard. Written for: 5th-6th graders Genre: humor, realistic fiction Themes: business, drag, coming out, talent show, lgbtqia+ Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1959523__SHoward%20%20Greg%20%28Gregory%20Steven%29%20__Orightresult__X3?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher by Dana Alison Levy. Written for: 4th-5th Graders Genre: Humor, realistic fiction Themes: family, school, adoption, lgbtqia+ Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20misadventures%20of%20the%20family%20fletcher%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Welcome to Library Life. This is a behind the scenes podcast of the happenings of the Westerville Public Library. In this episode, Adult Services Manager, Mandy and I talk about her library origin story. Mandy's Book Recommendation: Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28detransition%20baby%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Learn why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Miss Meteor by Tehlor Kay Mejia and Anna-Marie McLemore. Written For: Teens Genre: Science Fiction/Magical Realism Themes: beauty pageants, friendship, overcoming odds, New Mexico, lgbtqia+ Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28miss%20meteor%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Children of Exile by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Written For: 5th-6th Graders Genre: Science Fiction Themes: siblings, parent-child relationship, mysterious people Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28children%20of%20exile%29%20a%3A%28haddix%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read York: The Shadow Cipher by Laura Ruby. Written For: 5th-7th Genre: Mystery Themes: Alternative history New York, Jewish religion, treasure hunt, steampunk, diverse Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28york%29%20%28laura%20ruby%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callender. Written for: 5th-6th Graders Genre: Realistic fiction Themes: grief, death, reincarnation, lgbtqia+, abuse Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28king%20and%20the%20dragonflies%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Nessie Quest by Melissa Savage. Written for: 4th-5th Graders Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: Loch ness Monster, family, friendship, Scotland Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28nessie%20quest%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Welcome to Library Life. This is a behind the scenes podcast of the happenings of the Westerville Public Library. In this episode Tech Associate, Debbie shares her experience collaborating with Westerwood, an assisted living community. Debbie's Book Recommendation: The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28The%20life%20and%20times%20of%20the%20thunderbolt%20kid%20%3A%20a%20memoir%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Welcome to Library Life. This is a behind the scenes podcast of the happenings of the Westerville Public Library. In this episode Robin, the youth manager and I discuss the library's Story Trail. Robin's Book Recommendation: A Map Into the World by Kao Kalia Yang https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28a%20map%20into%20the%20world%29%20a%3A%28Kao%20Kalia%20Yang%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold Visit the Story Trail here: http://www.westervillelibrary.org/story-trail Johnston-McVay Park 480 S. Hempstead Rd, Westerville, OH 43081

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K. thinks you should read The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta. Written For: Teens Genre: Realistic fiction Themes: LGBTQIA+, Drag queens, coming of age, racism, first love Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20black%20flamingo%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters by Andrea Beaty. Written for: 2nd & 3rd Graders Genre: Realistic fiction, chapter books Themes: science, engineering, problem solving, family, friends Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__SBeaty,%20Andrea.%20Questioneers%20chapter%20books%20__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Tyler Johnson Was Here by Jay Coles. Written For: Teens Genre: realistic fiction Themes: racism, police shootings, grief, family, brothers Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28tyler%20johnson%20was%20here%29%20a%3A%28jay%20coles%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Welcome to Library Life. This is a behind the scenes podcast of the happenings of the Westerville Public Library. In this episode, library intern, Raychelle shares her library origin story. Raychelle's book recommendation: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28Schwab%20%20Victoria%29%20t%3A%28The%20invisible%20life%20of%20Addie%20LaRue%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan. Written For: Teens Genre: Fantasy Themes: Coming of age, friendship, romance, lgbtqia+, sexual identity Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28in%20other%20lands%29%20a%3A%28brennan%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Give Me Some Truth by Eric Gansworth. Written For: Teens Genre: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction Themes: coming of age, music, art, love, friendship, Native American people, New York

Welcome to Library Life. This is a behind the scenes podcast of the happenings of the Westerville Public Library. In this episode, library page, Mary shares her library origin story. Mary's book recommendation: The Unteachables by Gordon Korman Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20unteachables%29%20a%3A%28korman%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read The False Prince by Jennifer Nielsen. Written For: 6th Grade and older Genre: Adventure Themes: lying, impersonation, orphans, alternate world Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20false%20prince%29%20a%3A%28nielsen%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read The Unteachables by Gordon Korman. Written For: 5th-6th Graders Genre: realistic fiction Themes: school, learning disabilities, friendship, teachers Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20unteachables%29%20a%3A%28korman%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Welcome to Library Life. This is a behind the scenes podcast of the happenings of the Westerville Public Library. In this episode, Outreach Programming Librarian, Marie shares her library origin story. Marie's book recommendation: The Nature Fix by Florence Williams Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20nature%20fix%29%20a%3A%28williams%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read A Whale of the Wild by Rosanne Parry. Written For: 4th-5th Graders Genre: Fiction Themes: family, survival, orcas, ocean life, leadership Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28a%20whale%20of%20the%20wild%29%20a%3A%28parry%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Our Friend Hedgehog by Lauren Castillo. Written For: 1st-3rd Grade Genre: Fiction Themes: Friendship, adventure Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__Sa%3A%28Castillo%20%20Lauren%29%20t%3A%28our%20friend%20hedgehog%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold