Youth – What We’re Reading

Violet is inconsolable when her beloved dog passes away from old age. But Hudson, a young man who goes to the same school as Violet, is the only one in town who remembers the event even happening–because Violet’s dog is actually still alive and well. It turns out that there is a wish monster living in a cave in the town,…

In True Colors, Mackenzie Werner is a young lady who is different—in more than one way. First, she is rare in that she is a person who has what is known as a haze. It’s like a colorful aura that’s always visible, and it gives away any emotion that she is feeling at the time. The other thing that makes her different is that she lives in a very special and exclusive town called Serenity—where only positivity and happiness are encouraged….

While the book that inspired the musical Wicked was written for adults, children who are fans of either the movie or the musical are sure to love these titles for younger readers!

This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the story of Rat, who is having a hard time but finds it difficult to talk to her friend, Jackdaw, about how she’s feeling. Instead, Rat sets out into a storm. While running out in the rainy air helps Rat feel better, danger is also waiting. Rat avoids peril by trusting her intuition, then meets a friendly stranger who offers encouragement and inspires courage….

Monti the Mole loves living in Pocketville – stopping by the bakery for fresh bread from Mrs. Sheep, visiting Carl at the library to get good books, and enjoying his bread and books while sitting on his favorite rock by the river. When a new animal comes to town who likes the same things, Monti doesn’t know what to do;…