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Published: 07/31/2023
Books of the month:
Books of the month:
Elementary
When Rubin Plays

When Rubin Plays
Rubin, an aspiring violinist, ventures into the forest to practice and is visited by creatures who appreciate his music as it is, helping him find his strength and voice.
Middle Grade
Simon Sort of Says

Simon Sort of Says
Simon and his parents have moved to the National Quiet Zone (no internet or microwaves) where Simon, the sole survivor of a mass school shooting, hopes to start seventh grade as an ordinary kid.
Young Adult
The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen

The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen
When fifteen-year-old Yehuda “Hoodie” Rosen and his family move with members of their ultra-Orthodox community to the mostly non-Jewish town of Tregaron, Hoodie has to navigate new friendships and growing antisemitism.
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