Children’s Reads
Flight School
By Lita Judge
Penguin wants to fly, but that’s impossible – or is it? (Ages 4-8)
President Taft is Stuck in the Bath
By Mac Barnett
Did you know that President Taft had a bath tub big enough to hold four men? This funny story explains it all. (Ages 4-8)
Absolutely Almost
By Lisa Graff
Albie has a long list of things he’s not very good at, but a new babysitter inspires him to take pride in himself. (Ages 8-12)
Brown Girl Dreaming
By Jacqueline Woodson
In free verse, Woodson beautifully recounts what it was like growing up on the brink of civil rights reform. Available Aug. 28. (Ages 10+)
Adult Picks
Dublin Life Book Club Selection by Mary Biscuso, Library Assistant, Adult Services
Editor’s note: This is the first selection for the new Dublin Life Book Club. The first 10 people to visit the Dublin Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Libra
ry can request a free paperback copy of this issue’s selection. We’ll meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 in the library meeting room to share our thoughts on the book. Enjoy!
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
By Susan Cain
At least a third of the world’s population is introverted, and Cain argues that introverts are a misunderstood and underappreciated minority. Listed in numerous top 10s, this book includes proud introvert Cain’s meticulous research, compelling case studies and thoughtful arguments for embracing the quiet ones and the wealth they bring to the collective table of human innovation.
By Tamra Headrick, Library Assistant, Youth Services and Mary Biscuso, Library Assistant, Adult Services
