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FEBRUARY: ROMANCE BY BLACK AUTHORS
TEEN NEWSLETTER February 2023
TEEN LIBRARY BOOK BOXES Have you ever thought about trying a bookish subscription box?
Rise to the Sun by Leah Johnson
Dive into this stunning contemporary LGBTQ+ romance about self-discovery, friendship and the healing powers of music.
Love is a Revolution by Renée Watson A feel-good, thought-provoking romance that explores self-love, body acceptance and social justice action.
Well, you might not know this, but we offer a free service where librarians pick personalized reading selections based on your interests. It’s called, you guessed it, Library Boxes! Along with receiving two library books each month, you’ll get some treats to keep, like bookmarks, pens, candy, keychains and other fun surprises! The boxes are available for pick up at the Central Library on the last Friday of every month. Ready for your own personalized, monthly Teen Library Box? Fill out the short interest form with the QR code below. Preferences and subscriptions can be changed at any time with the same link.
The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus
Taking place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this book encompasses magical realism, chronic illness and self-discovery through the lives of two teenage girls.
Where the Rhythm Takes You by Sarah Dass Inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion and described as atmospheric, moving and romantic, this book will take readers on a journey of fame, music, love and selfdiscovery.
Teen Services: teenservices@stdl.org • (847) 923-3240