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Dig Into the Past and Soar to the Stars: Diverse Genre Fiction for Teens
Representing a sampling of favorite YA genres, these stand-out, hot-off-the-press novels have been penned by authors of varied ethnic backgrounds and/or feature protagonists who are as wonderfully diverse as the books’ teen audiences.
Farm to Table: The Food We Eat, the World We Live In
Serve these titles up as part of units on life science, health and nutrition, community workers, ecology, and the conservation of natural resources.
Heists, Cons, and High-Octane Action: New Movies and Teen Reads
Devotees of Vin Diesel’s “The Fast and the Furious” film franchise are gearing up for the release of Furious 7 on April 3. Fans of these films and book series about teen criminals will be captivated by these action-packed tales of caper-filled cons and bodacious burglaries.
Fun with Folktales | Revisiting Old Favorites
Most elementary-aged children have already met Goldilocks and Little Red Riding Hood in their literary travels—try introducing them to some modern retellings that mingle familiar elements with fresh and imagination-stretching innovations.
Intelligent Machines: Robots in Film and Teen Fiction
Catch the eye of teens who love movie and TV robots with a lineup of titles that run diagnostics on coming-of-age themes and personhood conundrums while also providing plenty of gear-turning, technology-pushing, cyborg-centered action.
March Madness & Hoop Dreams | Great Books about Basketball
Looking for titles to satisfy patrons who've caught March Madness fever? Searching for the next book to hand fans of The Crossover? From stats to free verse to early basketball history, this list's got game.
Water: Earth's Most Precious Resource
Recently, factors such as drought, climate change, and increased demand have raised concerns about the availability of and access to safe drinking water across the globe. Prepare for World Water Day on March 22 with titles that incorporate science, geography and history, and environmental and social issues.
Inventors, Innovators, and Inspirers | Great Picture Book Biographies
Splendid for sharing aloud or reading independently, these engaging biographies introduce fascinating individuals, spark interest in diverse subjects, and encourage kids to think about their own lives and their place in the world.
A Passion for Fashion | Stylish Nonfiction Titles for Teens
Whether riveted to reality TV design shows, thumbing through fashion mags or surfing blogs, trend-spotting at the mall, or mix-matching items from their own closets, teens have a passion for fashion.
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