These staff favorites are sure to delight young readers. So snuggle up with your little ones and celebrate the holidays with a story.
Native American Heritage Month
Check out these new books by Native American authors published in 2020. Titles include fantasy, historical fiction, horror, poetry. children's books, and more.
A Conversation with Alys Arden
Join us for a virtual visit with Alys Arden, author of the young adult book series The Casquette Girls. The gritty urban legends of the French Quarter come alive in this gripping supernatural saga. According to School Library Journal, The Casquette Girls is recommended for readers in grade 9 and up. If you would like to learn more about the author, please visit http://www.thecasquettegirls.com. This author visit will be held through Zoom on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 11 AM. To register, call 225-673-8699. If you love these books, check out the read-alikes.
YALSA 2020 Teens’ Top Ten
The Teens' Top Ten is a "teen choice" list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year. The list is sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association. Check out the choices for 2020!
11 Great Steampunk Novels
Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction set during the 19th-century in societies dominated by real or imaginary steam-powered technology. It is almost always speculative and can be dark and gritty, fun and romantic, or dystopian and fantastical. Find your favorite steampunk world with this list of recommendations from Samantha Matherne.
Second Acts
They are reinventing careers, finding hidden strengths, embarking on new love, and embracing change.
Fractured Fairy Tales
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who loves a fairy tale retelling most of all? We do! Here is a collection of middle grade and young adult books that feature re-imaginings of classic fairy tales.
Staff Spotlight: Samantha Matherne
Samantha is a part of the Galvez branch library staff and curates lists for the Shelf Analysis blog. Ever since her mom read Mother Goose and Little Golden Books to her as a little girl, she has loved books. She relishes getting lost in riveting stories, especially fantasy worlds. Her tastes span various genres beyond fantasy, though, including historical fiction, classics and more. Found here is a selection of her favorite books from high school to the present.
Presidential Biographies
After exercising your right to vote for America's future, check out these books to learn about America's past.
All About Voting
Check out these children's books about democracy, the presidency, and voting in America.
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