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August Book Recommendations from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

By Charlotte Mecklenburg Library August 8, 2022


Summer has been fun, and it’s not over yet! Wouldn’t it be nice to squeeze in a few more books before sending the kids back to school? We think so!

Savor the last bit of summer with the following recommended reads for kids, parents, and guardians from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library:

 

Toddler/Preschool:  


The World Belonged to Us - Woodson, Jacqueline

The World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson

It's getting hot outside, hot enough to turn on the hydrants and run through the water--and that means it's finally summer in the city! Released from school and reveling in their freedom, the kids on one Brooklyn block take advantage of everything summertime has to offer.



School Age:  

Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jan Zhao

Percy Jackson meets Tristan Strong in this hilarious, action-packed middle grade 

contemporary fantasy.  After his augmented reality gaming headset is possessed by 

the spirit of the First Emperor of China, twelve-year-old Chinese American Zack Ying 

is compelled to travel across China to steal an ancient artifact, fight figures from

 Chinese history and myth, and seal a portal to prevent malicious spirits from 

destroying the human realm.



Teen:  


Never Coming Home by Kate M. Williams



Everyone knows Unknown Island—it’s the world’s most exclusive destination. Think white sand beaches, turquoise seas, and luxury accommodations. Plus, it’s invitation only, no one over twenty-one allowed, and it’s absolutely free. Who wouldn’t want to go? When ten of America's hottest teenage influencers are invited, things are sure to get wild. But murder and secrets worth killing for isn't what anyone expected. Will anyone survive?



Parenting:  

 

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families: Creating a Nurturing Family in a Turbulent World

Fully Revised and Updated Edition by Stephen R. Covey

A new edition Stephen R. Covey's New York Times bestselling classic 

to help you create and sustain a strong family culture in a turbulent world 

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families is a practical guide to navigating the 

challenges of family life. This newly revised edition includes updated stories, 

thoughtful new insights from Sandra Covey, and wisdom for navigating the 

challenges of modern-day digital culture.