New for Children
Itzhak: A Boy Who Loved the Violin
by Tracy Newman
Before becoming one of the greatest violinists of all time, Itzhak Perlman was just a boy who loved music. After begging his parents for an instrument, Itzhak threw his heart into playing the violin. Despite enormous obstacles, including a bout of polio that left him crippled for life, Itzhak persevered, honing his extraordinary gift. When he performed on television at only 13, audiences around the world were mesmerized. This picture-book biography recounts Itzhak’s journey from a boy with a dream to an internationally acclaimed virtuoso.
‘Ohana Means Family
by Ilima Loomis
Join the family, or ohana, as they farm taro for poi to prepare for a traditional luau celebration. Acclaimed illustrator and animator Kenard Pak’s light-filled, dramatic illustrations pair exquisitely with Ilima Loomis’ text to celebrate Hawaiian land and culture. The backmatter includes a glossary of Hawaiian terms as well as an author’s note.
Feel the Fog
by April Pulley Sayre
Discover the wonder and science behind fog in this nonfiction picture book.Damp and drippy, misty and mysterious, fog is fascinating. Step inside this natural phenomenon and see how fog is formed, how it clears away, and why it feels chilly. Young readers will love this lyrical and gorgeously photo-illustrated exploration.
New for Teens
Game Changer
by Neal Shusterman
All it takes is one hit on the football field, and suddenly Ash’s life doesn’t look quite the way he remembers it. Impossible though it seems, he’s been hit into another dimension, and he keeps on bouncing through worlds that are almost, but not really, his own.
This high-concept novel tackles the most urgent themes of our time, making this a must-read for all those who are starting to ask big questions about their own role in the universe.
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The Desolations of Devil’s Acre
by Ransom Riggs
The last thing Jacob Portman saw before the world went dark was a terrible, familiar face. Suddenly, he and Noor are back in his grandfather’s house. Jacob doesn’t know how they escaped from V’s loop, but he does know one thing for certain: Caul has returned. Risen from the Library of Souls, Caul and his apocalyptic agenda seem unstoppable. Only one hope remains–—deliver Noor to the meeting place of the seven prophesied ones, if they can decipher its secret location.
New for Adults
My Year Abroad
by Chang-rae Lee
Tiller is an average American college student with a good heart but minimal aspirations. Pong Lou is a larger-than-life, wildly creative Chinese-American entrepreneur who sees something intriguing in Tiller beyond his bored exterior. When Pong brings him along on a boisterous trip across Asia, Tiller is pulled into a series of ever more eye-opening experiences that transform his view of the world, of Pong, and of himself.
The Paris Library
by Janet Skeslien Charles
Paris, 1939: Young, ambitious, and tempestuous, Odile Souchet has it all, including a dream job at the American library in Paris. But when World War II breaks out, Odile stands to lose everything she holds dear, including her beloved library. When the war finally ends, instead of freedom, Odile tastes the bitter sting of unspeakable betrayal.
Montana, 1983: Odile’s solitary existence in small-town Montana is unexpectedly interrupted by Lily, her neighbor, a lonely teenager longing for adventure. As Lily uncovers more about Odile’s mysterious past, they find they share a love of language, the same longings, the same lethal jealousy. Odile helps Lily navigate the troubled waters of adolescence by always recommending just the right book at the right time, never suspecting that Lily will be the one to help her reckon with her own terrible secret.
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