From storytelling to acting to dancing, kids are the star of the show in these titles for budding thespians. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
Category: Fiction
Starting School
The first day of school is just around the corner! Get your kids ready to return with these picture books. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
Slice of Life
Books in the "slice of life" genre are realistic novels that tell the story of a certain time period in a character's life. They usually show how events have an impact on the main character in some way. These titles were curated by Tabor Millien.
Eye of the Storm
Read about historic storms and the impact of hurricanes on the lives of people who live through them. Fiction and nonfiction titles curated by Jessica Schiefelbein.
Books Set at the Beach
Escape from everyday life with a book beach trip! Imagine your toes in the sand while you escape into these mysteries and romances. Curated by Samantha Matherne.
Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirate’s Life For Me
Grab your sword and hop aboard for a mix of fiction and nonfiction pirate-themed reads. Curated by Willie Nettles.
Historical Mystery Series
Looking for a new series? Check out these historical mystery favorites. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
Aquatic Adventures for Teens
Ride the waves through space and time with mermaids, sirens, pirates, old gods, and more. Curated by Samantha Matherne.
Ocean of Possibilities: For Adults
Dive into an Ocean of Possibilities this summer at APL! Sign up today for our summer reading program and bookmark all the programs we've planned. But first, check out these ocean-themed books! Curated by Ashley Lee.
Oceans of Possibilities: Kids’ Books
Dive into an Ocean of Possibilities this summer at APL! Sign up today for our summer reading program, check out the fin-tastic performers we'll have, and bookmark all the whale-y awesome activities we've planned. Seas the day and read some ocean-themed books! Curated by Bonita Bignar.
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