Kids and Teens
Top five for kids
Most popular with kids this month:
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, Fantasy
- The Complete Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis, Fantasy
- Harry Potter: Cinematic Guide by Felicity Baker, General non-fiction
- Rescue Pup by Jean Little, Animal stories
- Kunoichi Bunny by Sara Cassidy, General fiction
![Cover of the book Kunoichi Bunny by Sara Cassidy.](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_640_x_430/public/2024-07/Kunoichi_web.png?itok=K-Il8g7i)
Celebrate the Summer Olympics
The Olympics and Paralympics are happening in Paris, France this summer, and feature many different kinds of sports you play when the weather is hot! Sports like: archery, swimming, tennis, volleyball and gymnastics. If you are interested in learning more, we have the perfect list of books to get you started!
- She Persisted: Simone Biles by Kekla Magoon
- A sporting chance: how Ludwig Guttmann created the Paralympic Games by Lori Alexander
- The Mind-Blowing World of Extraordinary Competitions by Anna Goldfield
- Who Is Katie Ledecky? by James Buckley
- Ancient Olympics by DK
- Kid Olympians by Robin Stevenson
- Who Is Michael Phelps? by Micah Hecht
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On our bookshelf
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Nida has always been known as Mamou Abdul-Hafeedh's niece - the poet who will fill her uncle's shoes after he was wrongfully incarcerated during the war on terror. When Nida is illegally frisked at a Democratic Senatorial candidate's political rally, she writes a scathing poem about the politician, never expecting the letter to go viral weeks before Election Day. Nida discovers her poem has won first place in a national contest, a contest she never entered, and her quiet life is toppled. But worst of all, Nida loses her ability to write poetry. In the aftermath of her win, Nida struggles to balance the expectations of her mother, her uncle, and her vibrant Muslim community with the person she truly wants to be.
Top Five for Teens
Most popular with teens this month:
- The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the first part of Lord of the Rings (The Lord of the Rings #1) by J. R. R. Tolkien, Fantasy
- Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass #1) by Sarah J. Maas, Adventure stories
- Breakdown (The Reckoner Rises #1) by David A. Robertson, Disabilities fiction
- A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks, Bestsellers (fiction)
- 1984: A Novel by George Orwell, Classic fiction
![Cover of the book Breakdown (The Reckoner Rises #1) by David A. Robertson.](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_640_x_430/public/2024-07/Reckoner_web.png?itok=HGirNKpc)
Kids and Teen Awards
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Canadian authors and illustrators have amazing stories to tell for, and about, kids and teens. Explore CELA's collection of nominated and award winning titles.
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