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Back to School, Back to Books: Comfort Reads for Kids (and their grown-ups)


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It’s back-to-school season, which means new routines, new books, and maybe even a little extra stress for kids (and the adults who love them). To help ease the transition, we’re diving into comfort reads for Middle Grade and YA readers. 

In this episode, Joe is joined by the incredible Rex Ogle, author of heartfelt and vulnerable stories for young readers. Rex opens up about his writing process, how books can help kids navigate tough times, the importance of watching for signs of bullying, and what’s next for both him and his alter ego, Rey Terciero. 

Then, in segment two, Joe and Meara share their latest Middle Grade and YA favorites—full of witches, hauntings, and just the right amount of spooky fun. 

From meaningful conversations to magical book picks, this episode has something for everyone: whether you have kids in your life or you’re a kid at heart. 

Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel


Link to our full book list: 

https://www.libbylife.com/blog/back-to-school-back-to-books-comfort-reads-for-kids-and-their-grown-ups-book-lounge-by-libby-season-2-episode-2  


Guest host recommendations: 

Meara: 

  • The Flicker – H.E. Edgmon 

    • Lovely Dark and Deep – Elisa A. Bonnin 

      • The Witch Boy – Molly Knox Ostertag   

        Joe: 

        • Making Friends, Volume 1 – Kristen Gudsnuk 

          • The Supernatural Society – Rex Ogle 

            • The Okay Witch – Emma Steinkellner 

              Follow the guests & guest hosts:  

              Segment 1: 

              • Rex Ogle – Website 

                Segment 2:  

                • Meara (mearaisreading) - Links 

                  Time stamps: 

                  00:00:00 Title 

                  00:00:22 Intro 

                  00:02:25 Segment 1 – Back to School with Rex Ogle 

                  00:52:54 Break – Check out our Book Lounge Merch! 

                  00:54:38 Segment 2 Middle Grade & YA Recs with Meara 

                  01:31:46 Outro 


                  Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today’s episode

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