BOOK MARKED
YOUNG ADULT
‘Thirteen Doorways,
Wolves Behind
Them All’
By Laura Ruby
From the author of Printz Medal-winner
“Bone Gap” comes the unforgettable story
of two young women — one living, one
dead — dealing with loss, desire and the
fragility of the American dream during
WWII. ‘Call Down the Hawk’
By Maggie Stiefvater
The first book in a spin-off series from
Stiefvater’s best-selling Raven Cycle quar-
tet, this mesmerizing story follows a
dreamer, a thief and a hunter with com-
petiting priorities as the end of the world
approaches. ‘I Am the Night Sky
& Other Relections
by Muslim American Youth’
By Next Wave
Muslim Initiative Writers
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During an era characterized by both hijabi
fashion models and enduring post-9/11 ste-
reotypes, 10 Muslim American teenagers
came together to explore what it means
to be young and Muslim in America today.

These teens represent the tremendous
diversity within the American Muslim
community, and their book, like them,
contains multitudes. T
IF READING FOR
PLEASURE ISN’T
A HABIT IN YOUR
HOUSE, HERE ARE
SOME TRICKS TO
MOTIVATING KIDS TO
READ FOR FUN.

• Let your children choose
their next great read.

Graphic novels, books
about sports and fantasy
are all great forms of
reading. • Read together and to each
other. Even big kids like
being read to! Encourage
older children to read to
their younger siblings or
the family pet. Reading
together also gives parents
an opportunity to talk with
their kids about a book or
its themes.

• Focus on fun. A good story
at any level can motivate
kids to read more.

• Make it easy for kids to
find books. Put them in the
rooms kids frequent. If they
keep seeing books around
the house, they just might
pick one up!
Not sure where to begin or
what books will interest your
children? Many libraries offer
book lists by topic online. Or
visit your local library, where
librarians can help you find
the right book. T
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