Bookmarked: Book Recommendations & News from Forsyth County Public Library

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Staff Picks

Great Graphic Novels You May Have Missed: Kids Edition   

The library has graphic novels appropriate for all ages, from pre-reader to adult. Today's graphic novels are much more than comic books. Graphic novels can be a great motivator for a reluctant reader, challenge all readers with a new storytelling format, and help kids improve their reading level by combining graphic clues with difficult vocabulary and concepts. Here’s a shortlist of excellent graphic novels younger readers shouldn’t miss!

Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke
A laugh-out-loud adventure about a girl who is transported to another galaxy. Joined by her new alien allies, she sets off to rescue her friend from evil space creatures and stop an asteroid from destroying the planet. Ages 8 and up.

The Secret of the Stone Frog by David Nytra
With echoes of Alice in Wonderland, this fun fantasy adventure is beautifully drawn in black and white with exquisite detail. When two children mysteriously find themselves in another world, they rely on the cryptic stone frogs to guide them through a strange and sometimes dangerous landscape. Ages 7 and up.

Stinky: A Toon Book by Eleanor Davis
Stinky is a smelly monster who lives in a foul swamp with his not-so-clean pet toad. But when a disgusting, CLEAN human moves in, it’s up to Stinky to see he doesn't stay long. The Toon Book series is perfect for newly independent readers ages 5 and up.

Meanwhile by Jason Shiga
With 3,856 possible storylines, this “choose your own adventure” style graphic novel is ideal for a rainy day. Once you make your first choice (between chocolate and vanilla ice cream, of course), readers will spend hours delving into each possible outcome! Ages 8 and up.

Graphic Library
Did you know the library has tons of nonfiction graphic novels to peak kids' interests? Learn about history, science, famous historical figures, and more! Great for all ages.

Cleo Slaughter
Youth Services Supervisor

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Post Road Library Grand Opening Celebration

The brand new Post Road library will be opening on Saturday, August 24th and we're throwing a huge celebration!

Join us for events for all ages happening all day.

The Post Road Library features a brand new collection, tablets you can check out and use throughout the library, a separate and enclosed teen space, reservable study rooms, and an automated machine handling system which checks books in automatically! Post Road is also a LEED certified building full of exciting, environmentally friendly features and building materials.

To learn more about the new Post Road Library, check out the recent article in the Forsyth County News.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Staff Picks

The last year has seen an explosion of popular YA novels being made into films. The next big thing (at least until Catching Fire is released in November) is sure to be Mortal Instruments: City of Bones based on the bestselling series of the same name by Cassandra Clare. In the first novel, City of Bones, good girl Clary Fray meets handsome and mysterious stranger Jace and soon finds herself drawn into a dark, supernatural world of demons, vampires, werewolves, and more. With plenty of action, mystery, and romance, the Mortal Instruments series is sure to attract numerous new fans with the release of the first film.

Check out these other YA titles if you want more of what you loved in City of Bones.

Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins

The Demon Catchers of Milan by Kat Beyer

Sweet Venom by Tera Lynn Childs

Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by Lish McBride

A Beautiful Dark by Jocelyn Davies

The Iron King by Julie Kagawa

The Demon Trapper's Daughter by Jana Oliver

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson

Embrace Jessica Shirvington

Cleo Slaughter
Youth Services Supervisor