The Mamas are headed to the library to kick off summer right with books set in their favorite public space. After fangirling over cherished library memories, the Mamas chat about Middle Grade books (for ages 8-12) where, in one school library, fictional villains jump out of books and, in another school library, books are banned until a secret library is created by kid heroes. Then Heather shares new picture books that will get little ones excited for summer library programs. And, of course, Margie has a grown up book set in a small town library where a serial killer is hiding out. It’s always murder with her (insert eye roll – wait, maybe don’t roll your eyes at Margie, might not be safe).
If you’re a fan of libraries and librarians, check out this episode!
(pun intended)
Book Chat:
Picture Books
- Behind My Doors: the Story of the World’s Oldest Library by Hena Khan and illustrated by Nabila Adani
- The Loud Librarian by Jenna Beatrice, illustrated by Erika Lynne Jones
- No Cats in the Library by Lauren Emmons
Middle Grade Books
- The Story Thieves series by James Riley
- Ban This Book by Alan Gratz
Grown Up Book
- How Can I Help You by Laura Sims