North Liberty Library

Gender Rebels: 30 Trans, Nonbinary, and Gender Expansive Heroes Past and Present edited by Katherine Locke

October is LGBT History Month. Learn more here: http://www.lgbthistorymonth.com/

Read alikes:

The Stonewall Riots: Coming Out in the Streets by Gayle E. Pitman

No Way, They Were Gay?: Hidden Lives and Secret Loves by Lee Wind

All Out edited by Saundra Mitchell

Freddie Vs. the Family Curse by Tracy Badua

October is Filipino American History Month. Find more information here: http://fanhs-national.org/filam/

Read-alikes:

Marikit and the Ocean of Stars by Caris Avendano Cruz

Adrift by Tanya Guerrero

How To Win a Slime War by Mae Respicio

Guest: Shrravonii Paul

Website:

https://shrravonii.com/

Growth Blueprint:

https://growth-blueprint.com/

Zoe, the Assistant Youth and Teen Librarian, is reading for Kayla this month.

Give Me A Sign by Anna Sortino

September 22-28 is the International Week of the Deaf. This week centers on promoting the rights of Deaf people and celebrates their accomplishments. Learn more about International Week of the Deaf here: https://wfdeaf.org/get-involved/wfd-events/international-week-deaf/

Read Alikes:

True Biz by Sara Novíc

The Silence Between Us by Alison Gervais

Song For a Whale by Lynne Kelly

Zoe, the Assistant Youth and Teen Librarian, is reading for Kayla this month.

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews

September 22-28 is Banned Books week. Celebrate the freedom to read and open access to information this month! Learn more about Banned Books week here: https://bannedbooksweek.org/

Read Alikes:

All The Bright Places by Jennifer Niven

The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon

The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

Zoe, the Assistant Youth and Teen Librarian, is reading for Kayla this month.

Ultraviolet by Aida Salazar

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 - October 15. During this month we give extra recognition to the contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities on the culture and history of the United States. Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month here: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/

Read Alikes:

Mid Air by Alicia Williams

Louder Than Hunger by John Schu

And Then, Boom! by Lisa Fipps

Zoe, the Assistant Youth and Teen Librarian, is reading for Kayla this month.

Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Keep an eye on the North Liberty Library website for special events this month promoting Library Card Sign-Up Month! Learn more about Library

Card Sign-Up Month here: https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/library-card-sign-month-history

Read Alikes:

Greenglass House by Kate Milford

Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett

The Mystery of the Masked Medalist by Maia Shibutani

Guest: J.P. Der Boghossian

This Queer Book Podcast:

https://www.thisqueerbook.com

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/thisqueerbook

The Gaily Show:

https://www.am950radio.com/events/the-gaily-show/

The Lilies by Quinn Diacon-Furtado

Read alikes:

A Good Girl's Guide To Murder by Holly Jackson

Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington

Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury

The Door Is Open edited by Hena Khan

Read alikes:

Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices edited by

S.K. Ali and Aisha Saeed

Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance edited by Bethany C. Morrow

Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories For Kids edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Flying Lessons & Other Stories edited by Ellen Oh