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Give the Gift of Reading

A few gift ideas for 2017 from the library staff

Give the Giftof ReadingA few gift ideas for 2017 from the library staff

Our Gift to You

Looking for a gift to share this winter? The Prescott Library staff compiled this list of titles to help you find the perfect book for every age. Click on the titles for summaries and additional information.

Picture Books Picture Books

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Color Dance, by Ann Jonas.

N-K.

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Blue Sky White Stars, by Sarvinder Naberhaus.

K-3.

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The Book of Miistakes, by Corinna Luyken.

K-2.

Chapter Books Chapter Books

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Jasmine Toguchi: Mochi Queen,by Debbi Michiko Florence.

Grades 2 and up.

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Beyond the Bright Sea, by Lauren Wolk.

Grades 5-8.

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Falling Over Sideways, by Jordan Sonnenblick.

Grades 6-8.

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York, by Laura Ruby (Book One: The Shadow Cipher).

Grades 5-8.

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A Skinful of Shadows, by Francis Hardinge .

Grades 7-12.

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Flying Lessons and other stories, edited by Ellen Oh.

Grades 4-7.

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The First Rule of Punk, by Celia C. Perez.

Grades 5-8.

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The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas.

High School.

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Turtles All the Way Down, by John Green.

High School.

Graphic Novels and Memoirs Graphic Novels and Memoirs

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Bats: Learning to Fly, by Falynn Koch.

Grades 2-5.

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All's Faire in Middle School, by Victoria Jamieson.

Grades 5-8.

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Spinning, by Tillie Walden.

Grades 8 and up.

Non-Fiction Non-Fiction

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Around the World in a Bathtub by Wade Bradford.

N-3.

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That is my Dream by Langston Hughes.

N-3.

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Animalium, by Jenny Broom.

All.

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Just Joking (Series), by National Geographic.

Grades 1 and up.

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Girls Who Code: Learn to Code and Change the World, by Reshma Saujani.

Grades 5-8.

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Bravo, by Margarita Engle.

Grades 4-7.

Books for Adults Books for Adults

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Manhattan Beach, by Jennifer Egan.
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Broad Strokes: 15 Women Who Made Art and Made History (in That Order), by Bridget Quinn, illustrated by Lisa Congdon.

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Smitten Kitchen Everyday, by Deb Perelman.

More Recommendations

  • Notable Children's Books of 2017, New York Times
  • Best Picture Books of 2017, Kirkus Reviews
  • Best Books 2017 Middle Grade, School Library Journal
  • Best YA Books for 2017, Publisher's Weekly
  • 100 Notable Books of 2017, New York Times

Have a wonderful Winter Break! Have a wonderful Winter Break!

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