Join Chris and Summer in a look at trends in YA LGBTQ fiction and nonfiction. Discover new titles and classic LGBTQ stories - including some enduring ones that sent their messages "between the lines" - and see which books our librarians predict to be classics in the making.

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In this episode, members of the Ocean County Library Pride Committee discuss The Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur, including analyses of the theme and content and ideas that spring from them.

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Join our librarians Jennifer and Rachel for a run through the rom coms with Philadelphia's Eric Smith, who always finds ways to pay homage to his hometown in the pages of his novels. Eric discusses how he became a writer, his favorite rom com tropes, what inspired his wildly successful novel Don't Read The Comments and what he's reading now.

You'll also hear details about OCL's summertime S.A.I.L. program exclusively for young adults.

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Which authors keep you on the edge of your seat, and keep you coming back for more? Join Detective Dante and Agent Alex as they probe the depths of sensational thrillers by Tiffany D. Jackson and Eliot Schrefer, and TV favorites Manifest and Scooby Doo.

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Join Diane and Lexi of the Ocean County Library's Ocean Pride Committee for this series that examines LGBTQIA+ literature for all ages. The subject in this month's episode is "The Celebrants," by Stephen Rowley.

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Join our librarians Chris and Summer for a captivating conversation with exciting debut author Sierra Isley about depictions of girls in sports, mental health, the publishing process and much more.

You'll also hear details about becoming part of the Ocean County Library's summertime S.A.I.L. program for young adults.

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Ever wonder what makes someone gravitate to a particular book? Join the Ocean County Library's SAIL volunteers as they reveal their secrets about what draws them to their favorite reads, and the interests they've developed through poetry and mythology.

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This new short sequence will provide you with brief conversations of what is happening at Ocean County Library. It can be about books, digital materials, programs and events, or exciting news we want to share with you! Tune in to learn more about the Ocean County Library and what we have to offer!

This new short sequence will provide you with brief conversations of what is happening at Ocean County Library. It can be about books, digital materials, programs and events, or exciting news we want to share with you! Tune in to learn more about the Ocean County Library and what we have to offer!

This new short sequence will provide you with brief conversations of what is happening at Ocean County Library. It can be about books, digital materials, programs and events, or exciting news we want to share with you! Tune in to learn more about the Ocean County Library and what we have to offer!