FOR TEENS 8

Breezy Road Trip Stories

Open Road Summer by

Emery Lord

A cross-country tour with her best friend is the perfect way get over a bad breakup and have free summer—until she meets the opening act.

I Wanna Be Where You by

Kristina Forest

Perfect for fans of Jenny Han, follows aspiring dancer Chloe some rules and heads down the her annoying neighbour Eli for Let’s

Get Lost

by Adi Alsaid

In this moving novel, Leila takes trip to Alaska to see the Northern Hijinks ensue along the way when meets four very different strangers discovers her own truth.

Exactly Where You Need

by Amelia Diane Coombs

Determined to overcome her struggles and see her favourite live, Florie and her best friend embark on one last pre-college Francisco.

The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue

her superstar for Reagan to have a dramameets Matt Finch, takes a road

Are this novel Chloe as she breaks the coast with for an audition.

Northern Lights. when she strangers and

Need to Be

OCD-related favourite podcasters friend Kacey pre-college trip to San

by Mackenzi Lee

A witty and fun 18th century road trip! Monty sets off on a Grand Tour of Europe with his best friend (and major crush) Percy, but his reckless behaviour soon has them on the run.

Places We’ve Never Been

by Kasie West

A family RV trip is the perfect chance for Norah to reunite with her old best friend Skyler. But why is he being so distant? And will their old friendship turn into something more?

American Road Trip

by Patrick Flores-Scott

Brothers Teodoro and Manny are sent by their sister Xochitl on a road trip to visit their past loved ones in this moving story of family and PTSD.

Mosquitoland

by David Arnold

In this Odyssey-style tale, Mim travels from Mississippi to Cleveland to visit her sick mother, meeting a cast of eclectic characters along the way.

For Kids 9

Fun Picture Books to Read on the Beach

Duck & Goose Go to the by

Tad Hills

Duck is excited to go on an adventure, Goose is hesitant to leave the what happens when they finally beach.

Jules Vs. the Ocean

by Jessie Sima

Jules is determined to build the most beautiful sandcastle to sister. Splash! The ocean doesn’t cooperating with her.

Sea Rex

by Molly Schaar Idle

You never know what you may beach. Packed with actionable illustrates how to enjoy the sun, water to the fullest.

Bears at the Beach

by Shirley Parenteau

Building a sandcastle is not an The sand can be too dry or too beautiful illustrations and simple an insightful story about problem-solving teamwork.

This Beach Is Loud!

by Samantha Cotterill

The little boy is struggling to different sounds, sights, and beach. This book offers a soothing help kids cope with sensory sensitivities.

the Beach

adventure, but the meadow. See finally arrive at the the biggest and impress her doesn’t seem to be

The New Friend

by Axel Scheffler

The story follows Pip and Posy as they enjoy fun seaside activities together. Things change when Pip finds a new friend. A sweet story about friendship and loyalty.

Hot Dog

by Doug Salati

The poor dog is overwhelmed by the summer heat in the city. Is there a way to help him find relief and feel happy again? A heartwarming read not to be missed.

If You Ever Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, Don’t!

may find at the actionable tips, this book sun, sand, and an easy task. too wet. With simple text, this is problem-solving and

by Elise Parsley

Do you think it’s a good idea to bring a huge piano to the beach? This highly entertaining and interactive book shows what will happen if you ever make such a decision.

Hum and Swish

by Matt Myers

Jamie hums and the waves swish peacefully. What is she making in the sand? I think we’d better not disturb her with our questions and let her focus on her art project.

process the textures at the soothing exercise to sensitivities.

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