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Monday, August 25, 2025 at 4:10pm-5pm
☀️📚 First book of the Year: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
The story focuses on Belly's evolving relationships with Susannah's sons, Conrad and Jeremiah, as she navigates love, heartbreak, and self-discovery during the summer she turns sixteen. The novel explores themes of love, family, and the transition from childhood to young adulthood.
(6th graders will need to fill out YA permission slips before meeting)
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"Love and Loyalty"
🐾 I Am Rebel by Ross Montgomery is an adventurous and heartwarming tale told through the eyes of Rebel, a brave and loyal dog on a mission to find his best friend, Tom.
When Tom joins a rebellion in a version of Britain that feels like the 1600s, Rebel sets off on a daring journey full of surprises, danger, and new animal friends. Along the way, he learns about friendship, loyalty, and what it really means to be free.
Perfect for fans of animal heroes and epic quests — this story will have you cheering Rebel on every step of the way! 🐶✨
"A real whodunit mystery !"
🏖️ Liar’s Beach by Katie Cotugno is a twisty, teen mystery set in the glamorous (and not-so-perfect) world of Martha’s Vineyard. Meet Linden — a scholarship kid at an elite boarding school who never quite fits in with his rich classmates. When a pool party ends with someone nearly dead, Linden teams up with his old friend Holiday to figure out what really happened. Was it an accident… or something more dangerous? As the two dig deeper, they uncover secrets, lies, and a lot more drama than they expected. 💥🕵️♀️💭 If you’re into mysteries, secrets, and stories where no one can be trusted, this one’s for you!
(This book requires 6th graders to have a YA permission slip on file.)
"Friendship vs. Romance"
🎵💔 This Song Is (Not) For You by Laura Nowlin is a bold, heartfelt story about standing out in a world that wants everyone to fit in.
Meet Ramona, Sam, and Tom — three unique teens connected by music, friendship, and the complicated emotions that come with figuring out who you really are. As their lives and feelings collide, they push the limits of what love and identity can look like.
✨ This book is loud, real, and unapologetically different — perfect for anyone who's ever felt like they didn’t quite belong.
Because sometimes the most powerful stories are the ones that don’t play by the rules. 🎶💥
(This book requires 6th graders to have a YA permission slip on file.)
"Secrets and Lies!"
🚨📱 One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus is the ultimate high school whodunit that’ll keep you guessing until the very last page.
Five students walk into detention. Only four walk out.
Simon, the creator of a ruthless gossip app, is dead, and the other four? They’re all hiding something... and they’re all suspects. 😱
Meet Bronwyn (the brain), Addy (the beauty), Nate (the bad boy), and Cooper (the athlete). They couldn’t be more different, but one thing ties them together: Simon knew all their secrets, and he was ready to spill.
Now, with the media watching and the school buzzing, the group has to figure out:
Who’s lying? Who’s next? And how far will someone go to protect the truth?
🎯 If you love drama, plot twists, and murder mysteries with serious Breakfast Club vibes, this is your next must-read.
(This book requires 6th graders to have a YA permission slip on file.)
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