Farmingdale Library Teens

  Abigail Clarkin   Jan 10, 2022 Daunis Firekeeper is not someone to be messed with. If you recently finished  Firekeeper’s Daughter   by Angeline Boulley then you know this well. When Daunis witnesses the death of someone she loves, she is thrown head over heels into a top secret undercover investigation. People are dying in connection to the selling of deadly batches of methamphetamine to Native kids. Soon, she realizes she can trust no one — not friends, not family — and that the rot of deception may reach horrifyingly deep into the roots of her community. If you could not get enough of the novel, then I bet you’re looking for more books like   Firekeeper’s Daughter . While there are no novels that fully compare with Angeline Boulley’s debut, there are some notable young adult fiction books that share similarities. From Own Voices authors sharing the stories and traditions of their Native cultures, to themes of sacrifice, the search for justice, and high stak...

  Anne Mai Yee Jansen   Jan 6, 2022 As a parent, I love books that create space for conversations with my kiddo. Sure, we talk a lot about cats (her favorite thing ever) and food (a close second), but there are other things I want to discuss with her. For me, books are a great way to jumpstart conversations — especially when it comes to cultural literacy. Cultural literacy is important, and books can play a big role in helping young readers develop it. While exposure to and interaction with people from a wide array of cultural backgrounds is certainly also crucial for young people’s development, sometimes sitting down with a good book can provide an engaging point of entry. The books I’m sharing with you today are all aimed at young readers. That means they’re all accessible to readers ages 8–12, although of course the reading level varies by the book (as it does by the reader). One thing I love about all of these books is the way they take social situations that may be hard f...

 Book Riot  Community   Dec 24, 2021 We know YA nonfiction isn’t as popular as YA fiction for a host of reasons, and I’ve written here numerous times about how it’s often forgotten or left off lists of “the best” or “most influential” YA titles. YA nonfiction, even if it’s not as easy to “sell” to a reader with a simple pitch, is popular with teens. I only wish it could get the same recognition from adult readers and advocates. Award-winning titles don’t see the same level of love as fiction does, and even the fantastic range of Young Reader Editions made available now are often overlooked as “just” simplified versions of the adult texts. And though I think a lot of the reasons mentioned over the last few years of exploring about this are true, another component might be much simpler: where do you start with YA nonfiction? For readers who haven’t been invested in it or picked it up readily, it can be intimidating to begin. Children’s nonfiction writer ...

In the latest Marvel blockbuster Legendary Adventures , Chinese-American Kung Fu master Shang-Chi must return hone to confront his father's militarist organization, the Ten Rings. With nonstop action, this exciting and eye-catching film will please longtime fans of the Marvel universe and newcomers alike. Here are some good read-alike titles: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin. 2009. Grades 3-6- Chinese girl Minlj must save her village by finding the Old Man of the Moon along with a friendly flightless dragon and a talking fish.  While Shang-Chi is faster paced , readers interested in Chinese legends and quests will be entranced. The Dragon Path  by Ethan Young. 2021. Grades 4-7- In this fast paced, steampunk graphic novel, Prince Sing must save his family after a surprise attack by the Dragon Tribe.  Fantasy-adventure fans who love their stories action-packed will enjoy this quick read. The Dragon Warrior by Katie Zhao. 2019. Grades 4-7- This adventure story ...