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Staff Picks: The First Rule of Punk

When 12 year old Malú’s moves to Chicago with her mother, she’s worried she won’t find her place. But in exploring her Mexican heritage, embracing her love of all things punk, and connecting with new friends, she learns how important the first rule of punk actually is. Malú’s zines (self published magazines) are printed throughout the novel, offering another glimpse inside her mind and a great introduction to the art of zine making. Recommended for readers aged 9-12.

   
Submitted by Kim B. on Wed, 2020-06-03 16:52
The First Rule of Punk   
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Staff Picks: Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish by Pablo Cartaya

Reviewed by Alejandria G.

At six feet tall and 180 pounds, Marcus isn’t exactly the smallest 8th grader at Montgomery Middle School. But looks can be deceiving and he isn’t quite the tough bully many seem to think he is. When the real school bully calls Marcus’s younger brother a nasty word, Marcus fights back and faces suspension.

   
Submitted by Alejandria G. on Sat, 2019-05-11 11:46
Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish   
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Zines? In My Library?

Zines and flowers outside of the library. The title of the images says "zines"

This year the Library launched a circulating collection of zines, the seeds of which were donated to the Library through the generosity of Boxcar Books. This collection continues to grow through purchases and donations and is now comprised of almost 400 titles.

   
Submitted by Annise B. on Tue, 2019-04-30 16:15
Tributaries. 4: An Intro to Arthritis in Youth    Thirty Days In Brooklyn    Milkyboots v. 14    Haunted Ground    Avocado Spaceship: Explorations of the Interior    Sing Along Forever: A Love Letter To The Bouncing Souls   
Create    Diversity    Graphic Novels & Manga    Horror    LGBTQ+    Read    Travel & Places   
Zines   

Staff Picks: What Do You Do with a Voice Like That? by Chris Barton

Reviewed by Alejandria G. 

It’s impossible not to feel inspired while reading this gorgeous, well-written nonfiction picture book about the life of Texas congresswoman Barbara Jordan.

   
Submitted by Alejandria G. on Thu, 2019-03-14 18:00
What Do You Do With a Voice Like That?: The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan   
African American    History    Biography & Memoir    Civil Rights    Diversity    Picture Book    Read   
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