Decorative gourd season is in full swing and the Free Library has some treats to share with you, like these new titles coming to our shelves this fall! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Our Day of the Dead Celebration by Ana Aranda The Day of the Dead is a happy day when Mar’s family gathers together. There are favorite dishes to… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in October!
By written by Rachel F. October 3, 2022
As summer begins to wind down and another autumn is on the horizon, your friends at the Free Library have some new titles to share with you! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) The Queen of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes; illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton MJ is more than ready for her first day of kindergarten! With her hair freshly braided… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in September!
By written by Rachel F. September 6, 2022
Ready for some new reads to escape this long, hot summer? Read on for fun and inspiring books to help get you through the dog days of August. Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) To Change a Planet by Christina Soontornvat; illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell Earth spins through eons of time, and then one day humans arrive and they change the… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in August!
By written by Rachel F. August 1, 2022
This July we are exploring summer treats going down the shore, world travel, escaping into sweet love stories, and possibly, battling our own clone! A little something for everyone in the following recommendations of new titles! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) A Day for Sandcastles by JonArno Lawson; illustrated by Qin Leng A busload of… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in July!
By written by Rachel F. July 8, 2022 1
This June we’re celebrating Pride as well as Immigrant Heritage month with a spectrum of titles from picture books to young adult novels, plus some danger and intrigue in our adult fiction and movie recommendations! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Twas the night before pride by Joanna McClintick; illustrated by Juana Medina This… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in June!
By written by Rachel F. June 2, 2022 1
We have a little something for everyone in these new titles coming to the Free Library of Philadelphia this May! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This Country by Kelly Yang From creating beautiful music like Yo-Yo Ma to flying to outer space like Franklin Chang-Díaz; from standing up to injustice… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in May!
By written by Rachel F. May 2, 2022
This April, our children and teen titles explore curiosity and adventure while our adult selections are taking us into complicated realms, a little something for everyone as we move farther into spring! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) How to Say Hello to a Worm: A Very First Guide to Outside by Kari Percival Say "hello" to worms,… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in April!
By written by Rachel F. March 29, 2022
This March, we're celebrating Women's History Month by exploring titles created by and featuring women! Our children's and teen titles feature adventure and inspiration, while our adult selections focus on complicated choices and bravery. There's something for everyone this month! Young Children (up to second grade) Ablaze with… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in March!
By written by Rachel F. March 7, 2022
It may be chilly outside, but the Free Library has some titles to warm you up this month! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Hey You!: An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black by Dapo Adeola This book addresses—honestly, yet hopefully—the experiences Black children face growing up with systemic racism, as well as providing hope… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in February!
By written by Rachel F. February 4, 2022
What better way to start your new year than with one of these new titles coming to the Free Library this January? Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) The Year We Learned to Fly written by Jacqueline Woodson; illustrated by Rafael López On a dreary, stuck-inside kind of day, a brother and sister heed their grandmother’s advice:… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in January!
By written by Rachel F. January 5, 2022
There’s a lot to explore this December with a mix of new titles coming to the Free Library's shelves! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) The Real Santa written by Nancy Amanda Redd; illustrated by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow It’s not Christmas without Santa! But what does Santa truly look like? Does he match the… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in December!
By written by Rachel F. December 1, 2021
We are grateful for these new titles arriving on our shelves and catalog this fall! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Nibi's Water Song written by Sunshine Tenasco; illustrated by Chief Lady Bird When Nibi, an Indigenous girl, turns the handle on the sink in her house, only mucky brown water comes out. That starts her on a search… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in November!
By written by Rachel F. November 1, 2021
Decorative gourd season is in full swing and the Free Library has some treats to share with you, like these new titles coming to our shelves this fall! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Amara's Farm written by JaNay Brown-Wood; illustrated by Samara Hardy Amara is hosting a potluck for friends on her farm, and her snacks won't… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in October!
By written by Rachel F. October 1, 2021
As summer comes to an end and another autumn is on the horizon, your friends at the Free Library have some fun new titles to share with you! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Isabel and Her Colores Go to School written by Alexandra Alessandri; illustrated by Courtney Dawson English just feels wrong to Isabel; she prefers to speak her native… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in September!
By written by Rachel F. September 2, 2021 1
Ready for some new reads to escape this long, hot summer? Read on for fun and inspiring books to help get you through the dog days of August! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Bodies Are Cool by Tyler Feder This cheerful, love-your-body picture book for preschoolers is an exuberant read-aloud with bright and friendly illustrations to pore over.… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in August!
By written by Rachel F. August 3, 2021
This July we are celebrating America, we’re making wishes, we’re gaming, we’re walking the red carpet, we’re learning about the relationship between plants and brains, and we’re exploring race and policing—a little something for everyone in the following recommendations of new titles! Young Children… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in July!
By written by Rachel F. July 6, 2021
This June we’re celebrating Pride with a spectrum of titles from picture books to novels, plus some danger and intrigue in our adult fiction and movie recommendations! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope written by Jodie Patterson; illustrated by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow Just… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in June!
By written by Rachel F. June 2, 2021
This May we have a little something for everyone: we're honoring mothers with a fun and unusual picture book, celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in our middle grade, teen and adult choices, and then going straight to thrillers for our movie selection. Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Your Mama written by… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in May!
By written by Rachel F. May 6, 2021
This April, our children and teen titles explore curiosity and adventure while our adult selections are taking us into complicated realms... Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) What’s Inside a Flower? And Other Questions About Science and Nature by Rachel Ignotofsky Budding backyard scientists can start exploring their world with this… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in April!
By written by Rachel F. April 1, 2021
This March we are exploring titles featuring women during Women's History Month—our children and teen titles feature adventure and inspiration while our adult selections focus on complicated choices and bravery. There's something for everyone! Young Children (up to 2nd Grade) Standing On Her Shoulders: A Celebration of Women… continue reading New Titles Coming to the Free Library in March!
By written by Rachel F. March 2, 2021
