Reader’s Lounge No One is Too Small to Make a Difference by Greta Thunberg
Greta is one gutsy little girl from Sweden. What started as a rally at her school has become a global challenge for climate change and a true voice for our environment. This small book is a collection of her speeches to a new audience that is more than willing to listen to this small but very strong young woman.
Fire Bird, The Kirtland’s Warbler Story by Amy S. Hansen, Illustrated by Janet W. Oliver
A small area in Michigan is one of only three winter homes for this scarce bird. Tiny, but sturdy enough to migrate to the Bahamas, this bird was almost extinct in 1961. This is written for children in a read-aloud text sure to be fun and educational.
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Little Women
Purgatory Bay
by Louisa May Alcott
by Bryan Gruley
Who hasn’t read Little Women as a young person? Now a new movie has generated interest again in this ageless classic of four sisters growing up in a transitional world after the Civil War in America. With a new paperback edition just published, you can go back to revisit or newly discover the tomboy Jo, the delicate Beth, pretty Meg and artistic Amy. This story will never get old.
The Karma of Cats: Spiritual
Wisdom from Our Feline Friends by Various Authors
This has become Radio’s favorite read this month. Cat owners relate their stories of how cats have shown them the wisdom of being human. By watching our furry friends, they remind us of how to be better people. They discuss radical respect, unconditional love and the spiritual nature of being who we are.
Mystery lovers who remember Starvation Lake written by this author will welcome his new title. Revenge can be dangerous and a puzzle as Bleak Harbor Police Chief Katya Malone finds out when two people are kidnapped by a victim out for retribution. Bryan will be visiting Kalamazoo in April.
Are Your Stars Like My Stars?
by Leslie Helakoski, Illustrated by Heidi Woodward Sheffield
This is a brand-new title from the local author of Woolbur. This children’s title, illustrated by another Michigan artist, explores the world around us through color. Do we all see alike? Is your brown my brown? Beautiful prose and lovely illustrations make this a joy to read aloud.
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