You probably know February 14th is a day that celebrates love, but it’s also Library Lover’s Day. We dedicate these amazing Diverse Books to Celebrate Library Lovers Day to book lovers across the globe.
Check out these exciting new children's books below to celebrate Library Lovers day to honors libraries and the amazing life-changing books they hold within them.
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•Diverse Books to Celebrate Library Lovers Day •
Luna Loves Library Day is about a beautiful multiracial (African-American and Caucasian) family. Author Joseph Coelho is one of the UK’s greatest up and coming poets to look out for in children’s literature.
Luna’s parents have shared custody. Since her parents live apart, Luna loves library day because it means she gets to spend time with her dad.
Exploring the shelves, they find adventure in every book. Furthermore, this is an inspiring story that shows despite the complexity of divorce, children will always be and feel loved. Charming illustrations from Fiona Lumbers highlight the wonder of libraries.
LUNA LOVES LIBRARY DAY
Written by Joseph Coelho and Illustrated by Fiona Lumbers
Published by Kane/Miller Book Publishers
HANDS AROUND THE LIBRARY:
PROTECTING EGYPT'S TREASURED BOOKS
The inspiring true story of demonstrators standing up for the love of a library, from a New York Times bestselling illustrator.
In January 2011, in a moment that captured the hearts of people all over the world, thousands of Egypt's students, library workers, and demonstrators surrounded the great Library of Alexandria and joined hands, forming a human chain to protect the building. They chanted “We love you, Egypt!” as they stood together for the freedom the library represented.
Illustrated with Susan L. Roth's stunning collages, this amazing true story demonstrates how the love of books and libraries can unite a country, even in the midst of turmoil.
HANDS AROUND THE LIBRARY
Written by Karen Leggett Abouraya and Illustrated by Susan L. Roth
Published by Dial Books
OUR INCREDIBLE LIBRARY BOOK:
AND THE WONDERFUL JOURNEYS IT TOOK
The story of one incredible library book and all the children who've borrowed it. Fun, rhyming text from Caroline Crowe and bright, joyful illustrations from New York Times-bestseller John Joseph celebrate a love of books and libraries. Readers will pore over the clever details – hot chocolate rings, a hastily taped page and an accidental splash.
“Welcome to the library�
A room packed with stories from ceiling to floor,
Shelves of adventures for you to explore.
But each book has two stories – the tale the words tell,
And the tale of the journey it's been on as well.”This library book is very special. It's been hugged, lost, torn, chewed by a dog and soaked in the rain. It's been read in apartments and in tents, by children wearing costumes and pyjamas, reading alone and with family.
Each time it returns to the library it's a little more worn, but a lot more loved. For every rip, scribble or stain there's a child who has found adventure or escape, comfort or excitement in its pages. That's the magic of a library book!
OUR INCREDIBLE LIBRARY BOOK: AND THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEYS IT TOOK
Written by Caroline Crowe and Illustrated by John Joseph
Published by Floris Books
THE LIBRARY BUS
Author Bahram Rahman grew up in Afghanistan during years of civil war and the restrictive Taliban regime of 1996-2001. He wrote The Library Bus to tell new generations about the struggles of women who, like his own sister, were forbidden to learn.
It is still dark in Kabul, Afghanistan when the library bus rumbles out of the city. There are no bus seats–instead there are chairs and tables and shelves of books. And there are no passengers–instead there is Pari, who is nervously starting her first day as Mama's library helper. Pari stands tall to hand out notebooks and pencils at the villages and the refugee camp, but she feels intimidated. The girls they visit are learning to write English from Mama. Pari can't even read or write in Farsi yet. But next year she will go to school and learn all there is to know. And she is so lucky. Not long ago, Mama tells her, girls were not allowed to read at all.
Award-winning illustrator Gabrielle Grimard's pensive and captivating art transports the reader to Afghanistan in the time after the Taliban's first regime. Her rich landscapes and compelling characters celebrate literacy, ingenuity, and the strength of women and girls demanding a future for themselves.
THE LIBRARY BUS
Written by Bahram Rahman and Illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard
Published by Pajama Press
THE LIBRARY BOOK
What's the best way to cure a gloomy day? A trip to the library! Based on the hit song by Tom Chapin and Michael Mark, here is an affectionate, exuberant, uproarious celebration of books, reading, and–SHHH!–libraries!
The rain is pouring, Dad is snoring, and the same old stuff is on TV–boring.
What is there to do today?
Go to the library, of course!
Who will we meet there? Let's find out!
THE LIBRARY BOOK
Written by Tom Chapin Michael Mark and Illustrated by Chuck Groenink
Published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers
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