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April 2018 Book RecommendationsFrom Mr. Karl, Librarian, Newark Public Library1905030480The Final Four by Paul VolponiSummary: Four players at the Final Four of the NCAA basketball tournament struggle with the pressures of tournament play and the expectations of society at large.Genre: Basketball stories, sports fictionStory-line: Action-packed, character-driven-1028065148590The Hate You Give by Angie ThomasSummary: After Starr and her childhood friend Khalil, both black, leave a party together, they are pulled over by a white police officer, who kills Khalil. The sole witness to the homicide, Starr must testify before a grand jury that will decide whether to indict the cop, and she's terrified, especially as emotions run high.Genre: African American fiction;?First person narratives;?Realistic fictionStory-line: Character-driven;?Issue-oriented1905044450The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by Pablo CartayaSummary: Arturo's Miami summer is marked by the arrival of poetry enthusiast Carmen, who helps him use the power of protest to fight the plans of a land developer who wants to demolish his Abuela's restaurant. Genre: First person narratives;?Realistic fictionTone: Amusing;?Moving19050153670Me, the Missing, and the Dead by Jenny ValentineSummary: When a series of chance events leaves him in possession of an urn with ashes, sixteen-year-old Londoner, Lucas Swain, becomes convinced that its occupant, Violet Park, is communicating with him, initiating a voyage of self-discovery that forces him to finally confront the events surrounding his father's sudden disappearance.Genre: Coming of age stories, mysteries571537465All Hallows’ Eve: 13 StoriesSummary: Presents thirteen tales of Halloween horrors, including ghosts, vampires, and pranks gone awry.Genre: Horror, Short StoriesTone: Gruesome, CreepyUpcoming Newark Public Library Programsas of April 14, 201818415132715National Poetry and Jazz Appreciation Month CelebrationSummary: Enjoy music and the spoken word. Hosted by The Ubuntu Theory and featuring young poets from the community and the Science Park High School Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Mario McMiller.When: Saturday, April 21st from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PMWhere: The Main Library (5 Washington Street)19050148590Five Minute Memories with My Newark Story!Summary: Share your Newark memories. Bring your photographs or other historic materialsto scan into the library’s archives.When: Tuesday, April 24th from 6 PM to 7:30 PMWhere: The Centennial Hall at the Main Library(5 Washington Street)67945110490Old School ExhibitSummary: Learn about the history of the Newark Schools. View dozens of historic photos, artifacts, and more!When: Drop in anytime during library hoursWhere: The Third Floor of the Main Library (5 Washington Street)March 2018 Book RecommendationsFrom Mr. Karl, Librarian, Newark Public Library-91440-6985Solo by Kwame AlexanderSummary: Seventeen-year-old Blade, who endeavors to resolve painful issues from his past to navigate the challenges of his former rockstar father's addictions, scathing tabloid rumors, and a protected secret that threatens his own identity.Genre: African American fiction;?Novels in verse;?Realistic fictionTone: MovingWriting Style: Lyrical-9525052705Turtles All the Way Down by John GreenSummary: Aza Holmes, a high school student with obsessive-compulsive disorder, becomes focused on searching for a fugitive billionaire.Genre: Realistic FictionTone: Angst-filled;?Emotionally intense;?Hopeful;?ReflectiveWriting Style: Banter-filled;?Candid;?Compelling-4889519685Savvy by Ingrid LawSummary: Recounts the adventures of Mibs Beaumont, whose thirteenth birthday has revealed her "savvy"--a magical power unique to each member of her family--just as her father is injured in a terrible accident.Genre: Fantasy FictionTone: Feel-goodWriting Style: Attention-grabbing, descriptive-635-3810Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh BardguoSummary: Diana, Princess of the Amazons, journeys to the World of Man in this coming-of-age young adult story.Genre: Superhero storiesTone: SuspensefulWriting Style: Plot driven -6358890Monster by Walter Dean MyersSummary: While on trial as an accomplice to a murder, sixteen-year-old Steve Harmon records his experiences in prison and in the courtroom in the form of a film script as he tries to come to terms with the course his life has taken.Genre: African American fiction;?Books for reluctant readers;?Realistic fictionTone: Reflective;?Suspenseful;?Thought-provokingWriting style: Writing Style: Compelling;?Well-crafted dialogueUpcoming Newark Public Library Programsas of March 13, 2018-13716019050Celebrate Women’s History Month With My Newark StorySummary: Learn about famous women from Newark and nominate a person you know for the Newark Women’s Hall of FameWhen: Tuesday, March 20th from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PMWhere: The James Brown Room at the Main Library(5 Washington Street)371538512065From Rebellion to Empowerment: The 50th Anniversary of the Newark Medical School FightSummary: Learn about the history of Newark’s Medical School and the controversy surrounding it. When: Saturday, March 24th from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PMWhere: Centennial Hall at the Main Library (5 Washington Street)0139700Timestorm by Dania RamosSummary: A reading of an audio drama script with music and sound effects about two middle school students who travel through time to save the lost history of Puerto Rico.When: Saturday, March 31 from 2 PM to 3 PMWhere: Main Library (5 Washington Street) ................
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