Summer Reading Booklist 2018: Turn It Up

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SUMMER READING 2018

DISCOVER GREAT BOOKS, PROGRAMS, AND MORE!

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Start the summer with s­ tory times, author talks, and more! Plus, visit your local branch for more activities and celebrations, and to find everything you need to make reading rock.

GET A LIBRARY CARD— THEN START READING

DIG ITAL, AUDIO & ACCESSIBLE FORMATS

A library card is your key to millions of free books at any of our 92 locations. To apply, ask your librarian or visit: nypl.org/librarycard

Some titles listed in this booklet are available in other formats. Look for the abbreviations below.

HOW TO FIND BOOKS Find books at the Library by matching the call numbers from this list to the spines of books on the shelves. Or you can search for the title or author’s name in the Library’s online catalog: catalog.nypl.org Fiction books are alphabetized by authors’ last names.

Nonfiction titles are organized by number. Use the abbreviations below to help you find where books are shelved in your local library­—or ask your librarian for help!

Call Number Abbreviations: B Biography J Juvenile E Easy Reader PIC Picture Book FIC Fiction YR Young Reader GRAPHIC GN Graphic Novel

The New York Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is generously funded by HSBC Bank USA; New York Yankees Foundation; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; HBO®; Pine Tree Foundation of New York, Inc.; May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc.; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. © 2018 Sesame Workshop. All Rights Reserved.

Special Format Abbreviations: AUD Audio Recording BR Braille Book DB Accessible Talking Book EAUD Downloadable Audiobook EBK Downloadable E-Book There’s More!

SimplyE, the Library’s free e-reader app, lets you browse, borrow, and read more than 300,000 e-books any time, anywhere. Download it and check it out today: nypl.org/SimplyE For braille books and accessible talking books, visit the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library in Manhattan: nypl.org/talkingbooks

Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch.

Major support for children’s and young adult programming is provided by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family ­Endowment for Young Audiences.

Additional major support is provided by Stavros Niarchos Foundation; Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Barakett Endowment for Children’s and Young Adult Programs and Services; The Jacqueline K. Gadomski Living Trust; and the Estate of Brooke Russell Astor.

Additional support is provided by The Hearst Foundation, Inc., Beth and Christopher Kojima; the Estate of

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Charles J. Mauro; the Estate of William C. Morris; The Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund; Epstein Teicher Philanthropies; the E.H.A. Foundation Endowment for Literacy Programming; Mr. and Mrs. John Klingenstein; and The Jason and Susanna Berger Fund.

Major support for after-school programming is provided by Arthur W. Koenig; the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family ­Endowment for Young Audiences; Stavros Niarchos Foundation; The Hearst Foundation, Inc., The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development; The Bok Family ­Foundation; The New York Life Foundation; The Pinkerton Foundation; The Joseph H. Flom Foundation; Con Edison; and The Walt Disney Company, with additional support from the Estate of Mary McConnell Bailey.

WELCOME TO

SUMMER READING at THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY

Tune in to books and reading this summer! Books inspire our creativity, whether that means playing music, imagining new worlds, or solving problems. Use this guidebook to learn about all the ways the Library can help you take your reading to the next level throughout the summer—and all year long. turn to the back for the Reading Rhythm Game Set a goal to read for 20 minutes every day—that’s all it takes to keep your reading skills sharp! Keep track of your progress with the game on the back cover, plus complete bonus rounds by visiting your library. Finish the game and you’ll be a reading rock star!

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SEE E! INSID •B ook picks • F un reading activities • L ibrary programs and resources • T ips to make reading rock

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It’s never too early to start reading! Show your children the joy of books and learning by reading, talking, singing, writing, and playing with them every day. Read through for book picks, tips, and free programs and resources—from story times to early literacy kits—available at your local library branch. Learn more: nypl.org/abc

BABIES

My Little Cities: New York

Things That Go Élisa Géhin

Jennifer Adams, illus. by Greg Pizzoli

J PIC GEHIN

J PIC ADAMS

The Babies on the Bus

Baby Talk Hablando con Bebé Stella Blackstone

J SPA PIC BLACKSTONE

Moo, Baa, La La La! Sandra Boynton

Karen Katz J PIC KATZ

Baby Loves to Rock!

Wednesday Kirwan

If You’re Happy and You Know It...

Si Te Sientes Bien Contento...

What Is Baby Gorilla Doing?

Annie Kubler

Christena NippertEng, John Dominski & Miguel Martinez

J SPA PIC KUBLER

J PIC NIPPERT ENG

Numbers 数字

Twinkle Twinkle Little Baby

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Milet Pub.

Little Tiger Press

J PIC KIRWAN

J PIC BOYNTON

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Fun ways both you and your child can enjoy this summer's reading experience:

TODDLERS Big Size Surprise Agnese Baruzzi J PIC BARUZZI

Row, Row, Row Your Boat Jane Cabrera J PIC CABRERA DB, EBK

Farmyard Beat

Lindsey Craig, illus. by Marc Brown J PIC CRAIG EBK

Alphabet Family Band

READINGTIPS TIPS READING

Sarah Jones J PIC JONES

• Share your favorite childhood books with your little one. Young babies love hearing stories and looking at pictures.

You can read just about anything out loud to your baby, as long as you are animated and having fun!

One Love

Cedella Marley, illus. by Vanessa Brantley-Newton J PIC MARLEY EBK

Clive Is a Teacher Jessica Spanyol

•M ake a special time for reading.

Whether you read a story right before bed or after breakfast in the morning, set aside a regular time during the day dedicated to reading with your child.

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My First Dance: Tap

Sterling Children’s Books J PIC M

Music Is…

Brandon Stosuy, illus. by Amy Martin J PIC STOSUY

Animal Talk: Mexican Folk Art Animal Sounds in English and Spanish Cynthia Weill, illus. by Rubi Fuentes & Efrain Broa

• Pack books in your bag. Having a book always on hand means you are ready to read together wherever you go. Take books about nature to the park or books about trains on the subway.

J PIC WEILL

Summertime Rainbow / 夏天的彩虹 Belle Yang

DRAW THE FIRST LETTER OF YOUR NAME

READ TOGETHER BEFORE BEDTIME

COLOR ME IN!

J PIC YANG

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PRESCHOOL READING TIPS •P ractice early learning activities with your preschooler. Explore the ABC Mouse programs on our children’s computers, available at every branch. Ask a librarian for more info!

Tap Tap Boom Boom

Hush! A Thai Lullaby

Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin

Shake My Sillies Out

J PIC B DB

J PIC HO BR

J PIC MOSS BR, EAUD

J PIC RAFFI

Parade

Moses Goes to a Concert

Bee-Bim Bop!

J PIC CREWS

Isaac Millman

Drum City

J PIC MILLMAN BR, DB

J PIC PARK

Donald Crews

Minfong Ho, illus. by Holly Meade

Thea Guidone, illus. by Vanessa Newton

Lloyd Moss, illus. by Marjorie Priceman

Linda Sue Park, illus. by Ho Baek Lee BR

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Looking for Bongo Eric Velasquez

J PIC VELASQUEZ

Charlie Parker Played Be Bop Chris Raschka J B PARKER R

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READ ALOUD WHILE YOU PLAY

Raffi, illus. by David Allender

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FIND ALL THE CIRCLES IN A PICTURE BOOK

CO L ME I OR N!

Elizabeth Bluemle, illus. by G. Brian Karas

•T ake a picture walk with a favorite book.

Talk about the images on each page and tell the story through pictures. Encourage your child to point out colors and shapes, and ask them questions about what they see.

•R ead nonfiction books with your child. Follow your child’s interests to explore books about dinosaurs, dogs, trucks, and more.

TALK ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTER

PROGRAMS FAMILY LITERACY WORKSHOPS

STORY TIME

Now held at almost every NYPL location, these workshops teach parents and caregivers how to read, talk, sing, write, and play with their children on a daily basis to help them build essential literacy skills.

From learning new shapes and sounds to beginning to read independently, our story times are designed to introduce young children from birth to preschool to the fundamentals of reading while having fun with other kids in the community.

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•B aby Story Time (birth–18

Learn how music relates to literacy development, plus how to use visual and auditory cues to form a story.

Every session will include a read-aloud, a hands-on activity, and wonderful tips for parents to make stories come to life!

months) months–3 years) • Preschool Story Time (3–5 years)

• Toddler Story Time (18

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RESOURCES NYPL SINGS! Discover the Library’s new album of children’s songs, written and recorded by NYPL staff! Each song represents a different way parents and caregivers can help instill young children with a lifelong love of reading and learning. Check out the CD at your local library and find the companion booklet of song lyrics in our free early literacy kit. You can also visit us online to find the lyrics and download the entire album for free: nypl.org/sings

ABC READ WITH ME EARLY LITERACY KIT Take home the Library’s free early literacy kit!

Available at almost any Library branch, the kit ­includes a board book with rhymes and fingerplays, plus other engaging materials in Spanish, Chinese, Bengali, French, Arabic, Korean, and ­Russian at select locations.

Support for the Early Literacy Initiative was generously provided by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences, The Hearst Foundation, Inc., The Lisa E. Javitch Early Literacy Initiative, the Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation, the Gray Foundation, New York State Library’s Family Literacy Library Services Program, the NYPL Council Committee for Education, Staten Island Foundation, HBO®, Richmond County Savings Foundation, The Sirus Fund, and an anonymous donor, with additional support through City's First Readers, an initiative made possible with funding from the New York City Council.

GRADES K–5

School may be over, but reading season is just beginning!

Keep the skills you learned this year sharp by reading chapter books, graphic novels, and more. Then visit the Library for cool programs on how music works, tech clubs, book talks, and other fun events. Rock ‘n’ roll ‘n’ read on! Learn more: nypl.org/kids

GRADES K–1

Uptown

Bryan Collier J PIC COLLIER BR

Punk Farm

Jarrett J. Krosoczka J PIC KROSOCZKA

Mole Music

David McPhail J PIC MCPHAIL DB

Grandma’s Records Eric Velasquez

J PIC VELASQUEZ

Fun ways you can enjoy this summer's reading experience:

READ A COMIC BOOK

Music Time

Let’s Have a Parade Erica Silverman, illus. by Jess Golden

RECOMMENDED SERIES

J E HOOKS

J E SILVERMAN EBK

Mo Jackson

Pig Has a Plan

Dem Bones

Bruce

Gwendolyn Hooks, illus. by Shirley Ng-Benitez

Ethan Long J E LONG

Mr. Putter and Tabby Toot the Horn

Cynthia Rylant, illus.

by Arthur Howard

Bob Barner J 611.71 B EAUD, EBK

Ryan T. Higgins

Sofia Martinez

Music Everywhere!

Maya Ajmera

Jacqueline Jules

Pedro

Fran Manushkin

J 780.15 A

The Giggle Gang

J E RYLANT

ASK YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR THEIR FAVORITE BOOK

David A. Adler & Sam Ricks

Jan Thomas

WRITE A BOOK REVIEW

FIND AN E-BOOK (SEE P. 11)

GRADES 2–3

READING TIPS Salsa: Un poema para cocinar A Cooking Poem

Jorge Argueta, illus.

by Duncan Tonatiuh J SPA PIC ARGUETA EBK

Nate the Great and the Musical Note Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, illus. by Marc Simont J E SHARMAT EBK

The Bad Guys Aaron Blabey

J YR FIC BLABEY EBK

Lola Levine and the Ballet Scheme

Belinda the Unbeatable

J YR FIC BROWN DB, EBK

J GRAPHIC GN FIC NORDLING

Monica Brown, illus.

by Angela Dominguez

Unicorn in New York: Louie Lets Loose Rachel Hamilton, illus.

by Oscar Armelles

Lee Nordling, illus.

by Scott Roberts

Weird Sea Creatures (National Geographic Readers) Laura Marsh

Melody Reed, illus. by Émilie Pépin J YR FIC REED

King & Kayla

Dori Hillestad Butler & Nancy Meyers

The Chicken Squad Doreen Cronin

J 591.77 M

Dory Fantasmagory

Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa

Dog Man

J YR FIC HAMILTON

The Major Eights: Battle of the Bands

RECOMMENDED SERIES

Veronica Chambers, illus. by Julie Maren J B CRUZ C EAUD

Abby Hanlon Dav Pilkey

You Should Meet…

Various Authors

Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea! Ben Clanton

ATTEND A PROGRAM AT THE LIBRARY (SEE P. 11)

UNSCRAMBLE ME!

A-MAZE ME!

J GRAPHIC GN FIC CLANTON

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•R ead out loud to your child, even once they start to read on their own. By reading together, you can continue to help introduce them to all sorts of books, including more difficult ones.

•R emember to keep it fun! Encourage your child to select and read books they truly enjoy, whether that’s a picture book, a graphic novel, a nonfiction work, or a magazine. Build good reading habits by urging kids to read, no matter what format they choose.

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GRADES 4–5

RECOMMENDED SERIES CatStronauts

Drew Brockington

Bud, Not Buddy

Short

J FIC CURTIS BR, DB, EAUD, EBK

J FIC SLOAN DB, EAUD, EBK

Christopher Paul Curtis

Hiding Out at the Pancake Palace Nan Marino J FIC MARINO

The Lightning Queen Laura Resau J FIC RESAU EBK

Nnewts #1: Escape from the Lizzarks

Holly Goldberg Sloan

Weird but True!

Gross: 300 Slimy, Sticky, and Smelly Facts

Doug TenNapel

J GRAPHIC GN FIC TENNAPEL

Castle Hangnail

National Geographic Kids

Graveyard Shakes

Ursula Vernon

Laura Terry

J FIC VERNON DB, EAUD, EBK

What Is Rock and Roll?

Jim O’Connor, illus.

by Gregory Copeland J 784 O

Mariah Marsden, illus.

by Brenna Thummler

Debbi Michiko Florence & Elisabet Vukovic

Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Chris Grabenstein

Science Comics

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J GRAPHIC GN FIC TERRY

Anne of Green Gables (Graphic Novel)

Jasmine Toguchi

Various Authors

Secret Coders

Gene Luen Yang & Mike Holmes

J GRAPHIC GN FIC MARSDEN

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PROGRAMS ENRICHMENT ZONES (GRADES 1 – 8) Sharpen your math and reading skills in this customized homework-help program! For participating locations and information on how to register, visit: nypl.org/afterschool

KID TECH CLUBS Make digital music, invent with electronics and code, craft solutions with 3D design, produce animations, and more in our new tech clubs! Find a club site or other new tech programming at your local library.

HANDS - ON SCIENCE

KIDSLIVE: LET ’ S TALK ABOUT DIVERSITY

This summer, learn the fundamentals of how music works in our fun, interactive workshop series! Plus, you can explore tons of other science and tech topics throughout the year. For details, ask at your local branch or visit us online.

Looking for some diverse reading but not sure where to start? Join us at 53rd Street Library on the first Monday of every month to hear about great diverse books from some amazing authors and illustrators.

For more, visit: nypl.org/kidslive KidsLIVE programs are sponsored by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences.

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RESOURCES E - BOOKS & OTHER FUN RESOURCES The Library offers tons of online resources for kids, from fun e-books to language-learning programs, free access to music, and more. Plus, find lots of helpful articles that can help you throughout the school year: nypl.org/databases

LITERACY LEADERS First and second graders can get paired with a high school reading coach who is trained to help with basic reading skills, phonics, and comprehension. Check back in January 2019 for participating locations and how to register.

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TEENS

There’s no time like the present to make books your summer jam.

Whether exploring fantastical worlds or places closer to home, let books transport you. Check out these books, then visit your library for clubs, workshops, and resources you can use all year round.

Learn more: nypl.org/teens

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Abby Spencer Goes to Bollywood Varsha Bajaj

Lish McBride

J FIC BAJAJ EBK

YA FIC M DB, EAUD, EBK

If I Ever Get Out of Here

Falling Over Sideways

YA FIC G BR, DB, EAUD, EBK

YA FIC SONNENBLICK DB, EAUD, EBK

Eric Gansworth

Fun ways you can enjoy this summer's reading experience:

Hold Me Closer, Necromancer

CHECK OUT A GRAPHIC NOVEL

Jordan Sonnenblick

WRITE A SONG INSPIRED

BY A BOOK

A Time to Dance

The Backstagers

YA FIC VENKATRAMAN DB

YA GRAPHIC GN FIC TYNION

Drama

Legends, Icons & Rebels: Music That Changed the World

Padma Venkatraman

Raina Telgemeier J GRAPHIC GN FIC TELGEMEIER EBK

ATTEND A TEEN TECH CLUB (SEE P. 14)

James Tynion

Robbie Robertson YA 784 R

READ AN E-BOOK (SEE P. 14)

RECOMMENDED SERIES

HIGH SCHOOL

Jack and Louisa

Andrew Keenan-Bolger & Kate Wetherhead (middle school)

A Silent Voice Yoshitoki Oima (middle school)

My Hero Academia Kohei Horikoshi

(middle & high school)

Jem and the Holograms Kelly Thompson & Sophie Campbell

(middle & high school)

Anonymous Noise Ryoko Fukuyama (high school)

Hip Hop Family Tree Ed Piskor

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The Haters

Jesse Andrews YA FIC ANDREWS AUD, DB, EAUD, EBK

Bronx Masquerade Nikki Grimes YA FIC GRIMES BR, DB, EAUD

Burn Baby Burn Meg Medina

FIND US: POEM | READING | ­L IBRARIAN | COMICS | BOOK | WRITE

YA FIC MEDINA AUD, DB, EBK

Rani Patel in Full Effect Sonia Patel YA FIC PATEL EBK

Noteworthy Riley Redgate

YA FIC REDGATE DB, EBK

Scythe

Neal Shusterman YA FIC SHUSTERMAN AUD, DB, EBK

Throwback Diaries: Dear Yvette Ni-Ni Simone YA FIC SIMONE EBK

The V-Word: True Stories About First-Time Sex Amber J. Keyser YA 306.7 V EBK

Dating and Sex: A 21st Century Guide for the Teen Boy Andrew P. Smiler

Juliet Takes a Breath

YA 613.9071 S DB

Gabby Rivera YA FIC RIVERA EBK

PLAY AT SUMMER READING GAMES DAY (SEE P. 14)

TALK TO A FRIEND ABOUT A BOOK

READING TIPS •T alk about books with your friends and family. Ask them how they feel about what they read, and share your thoughts on your latest book. Having honest conversations about books can spark conversations about so much more.

•R ead everything!

Whether you like chapter books or nonfiction, comics or e-books, or even zines and blogs, whatever you read counts, no matter the format.

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PROGRAMS TEENLIVE: SUMMER READING GAMES DAY Saturday, July 28 Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

COLLEGE ACCESS

Ever want a book club, but for games? Join the Library this summer for a day-long adventure in literacy and imaginative play. From experimental video games to ­innovative tabletop campaigns, you can play, watch, and discuss with your fellow teens.

Questions about life after high school? Discover resources at the Library that can help you navigate college admissions and applications, and get you ready to go to college. Visit the following college access hubs, or go online for more information: nypl.org/collegeaccess

TeenLIVE programs are sponsored by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences.

• Bronx Library Center,

Bronx Bronx • Hamilton Grange Library, Manhattan • St. George Library Center, Staten Island • Grand Concourse Library,

TEEN TECH CLUBS Join friends to tinker with exciting new technology tools while advancing your skills in coding, digital ­media, and design. Find a club site or other tech ­programming at a library near you.

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RESOURCES SIMPLYE

MUSIC, LANGUAGES & MORE

Find some of the books on this list and much more with the Library’s e-reader app, SimpyE. The app makes it easy to browse, borrow, and read more than 300,000 free e-books from the Library any time, anywhere. To get started, download SimplyE on your iOS or Android device, or visit us online: nypl.org/SimplyE

Discover a wide array of free online resources, from language-learning programs to music, magazines, and more. You can also find articles that can help you to succeed with your homework and school projects throughout the year. Browse by subject or search by keyword: nypl.org/databases

SimplyE has been made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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Make books an essential part of your summer.

Check off or color in one small circle for every 20 minutes you read each day, and use your local library to complete the call-outs in the bonus circles. If you reach the end, you’ll complete 20 hours of reading. Read on!

ASK YOUR LIBRARIAN ABOUT THEIR FAVORITE BOOK

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FIND A NONFICTION BOOK RECOMMEND A BOOK TO A FRIEND

WRITE A BOOK REVIEW AND SHARE IT AT YOUR LIBRARY

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