One of our most frequently asked questions is… “My child is growing tired of or has finished all of the Magic Tree House book series. What else can you recommend?” Some of the book series that are similar to the Magic Tree House in reading level and theme include… A to Z Mysteries by Ron […]
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Around the World in Books
What to learn more about the world beyond the borders of your own country? Start with these books, a sampler of stories from other countries.
Have You Read These Graphic Novels for Young Adults?
Start your 2020 reading year off with these graphic novels. Written for young adults, these stories will appeal to some adult readers, also.
What’s Happening with Your Favorite Juvenile Series?
Have you been waiting on the edge of your seat for the next book in your favorite bestselling book series? Check out these noteworthy juvenile sequels that are on our shelves. All titles are also available digitally in cloudLibrary.
Books Make Perfect Gifts
If you have young readers on your holiday shopping list, we’re here to help! From board books to picture books, from easy readers to graphic novels and young adult fiction, we have suggestions to help you find the perfect gifts. To make it easier for you, we’ve created bookmarks listing these titles — take them […]
Stuck in a Cooking Rut? These Cookbooks Can Help!
Seasons are changing. Kids are in school, and we’re coming in from the outdoors and getting ready for winter. One of the things that may change is what foods we choose to eat, how we prepare them, and share them with our friends and families. If you feel that you are stuck in a rut, […]
Use Your Library Card to Succeed with NaNoWriMo
Getting ready to take part in NaNoWriMo*? Did you know that the library can help you hone your writing skills? Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning) offers courses in writing – free for BCFL library card holders! Check out the list of all Lynda.com writing courses here. To get started, try Writing: The Craft of Story, which aims […]
Read Alouds for Older Kids
Everyone recognizes the value of reading together with young children. A quick search through the archives on the library’s blog will show just how important it can be! But reading books out loud doesn’t have to stop once children are reading on their own. Did you know that many older children still enjoy being read […]
A Very Potter Problem: What to Read Next
DISASTER! You’ve survived the Deathly Hallows, and now there’s nothing else to read! Never fear—whether it’s the school setting, the magic, or the adventure that kept you coming back to Hogwarts, there is undoubtedly another series out there, just waiting for you to stumble across it. If you don’t believe me, here are a few […]
New Sequels to YA Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels
New Young Adult bestselling sci-fi/fantasy sequels hitting the shelves this fall include a Frozen world re-imagined where Elsa never knew Anna, a hero’s adventure, an attack of a fatal virus, a dystopian series finale, and much more! Check out these books from your library or digitally on the cloudLibrary app.
