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Staff Picks by Hope

Among The Hidden

Why is it a pick?

A suspenseful, challenging and thought provoking fiction story about a society under totalitarian rule and how two children have different perspectives of their situations. A serious fiction story suitable for older youth.

Collection

Juvenile Fiction

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Hope

Eddie's Kingdom

Why is it a pick?

A young artist living in an apartment building wants peace amongst his neighbors. A great lesson on communication, diversity, tolerance, youthful innocence, and the power of the pencil.

Collection

Juvenile Picture Book

Picked by

Hope

Flamenco y Rosas

Why is it a pick?

This flamenco music is more relaxed and has a wider appeal. Nice for easy listening set to a Spanish mood. Esteban puts his whole heart and soul into his music.

Collection

Adult CD Music

Picked by

Hope

Not Yet, Rose

Why is it a pick?

A cute story on the anticipation of having a little brother or sister added to the family.

Collection

Juvenile Picture Book

Picked by

Hope

Pop’s Bridge

Why is it a pick?

A story of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA and friendship and maturity.

Collection

Juvenile Picture Book

Picked by

Hope

Schooled

Why is it a pick?

This Young Reader's Choice Awards book is humorous and touching. A great book for middle school boys.

Collection

Teen Fiction

Picked by

Hope

The Day-Glo Brothers

Why is it a pick?

An educational and entertaining book. Robert and Joseph Switzer, inventors of fluorescent paints commonly known as Day-Glo, did not plan to become inventors as they grew up. Bob and Joe Switzer discovered Day-Glo colors because they were curious, thoughtful, and willing to experiment.

Collection

Juvenile Non-fiction

Picked by

Hope

Tomás and the Library Lady

Why is it a pick?

Story of a young boy who loves listening to stories and is encouraged by his grandfather to go to the library for more stories. Based on the childhood experiences of Tomás Rivera, a migrant worker whose desire to learn led him to a career as a writer and educator.

Collection

Juvenile Picture Book

Picked by

Hope

Willow

Why is it a pick?

Willow stays positive in spite of continuous pressure to conform throughout the book and in the process she enlightens her teacher. Great lesson on using imagination.

Collection

Juvenile Picture Book

Picked by

Hope