Items of Interest
Our YA collection is growing
Of course, our YA collection is always growing but, recently, it has grown in a new way…large print. Research has shown that teens who struggle with reading can really benefit from large print books. Larger fonts and fewer words per page combine to help with decoding, fluency, and comprehension. Larger print can help readers facing cognitive challenges, ADD, ADHA, and dyslexia. Take a look at some of our new large print YA titles here.
Book to movie
Have you heard that John Green’s Looking for Alaska has been made into an 8-episode TV miniseries?! Check out the book…and the trailer!
Ready for Your Next Big Test?
The Larchmont Public Library has what you need to prepare. Check out guides for the ACT, the SAT, the GRE, the PSAT, as well as specialty tests. Online GRE and SAT tutorials are also available via the online learning portal, Lynda. We even have materials to help you write your college admission essay!
A Book Worth a Look
The Poet X was a highly acclaimed debut so I was nervous when Elizabeth Acevedo’s novel, With the Fire on High, came out in May. Happily, this book did not disappoint. The writing, plot, and characters are all amazing. Emoni is a teen mom in her senior year of high school. She’s passionate about cooking yet can’t fathom how it’ll fit it in to her future. Emoni is a strong but vulnerable young woman who juggles responsibilities, love, and dreams. I was cheering her on all the way. Highly recommended! -Kim Larsen, YA Librarian
Looking for your next book?
Below are some lists that may help you find one. Within a list, click on check our catalog to place a hold. If you’d like to be notified when we update ‘Hot Off the Presses’ or ‘Upcoming Graphics & Manga’ go to the signup page and register.
