Parkland Community Library Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Speak: (National Book Award Finalist)
Laurie Halse AndersonParkland Community LibraryThe #4 spot of the #bannedbooks of 2020 is “Speak” by Laurie Halse Anderson. #Banned, #challenged, and #restricted because it is thought to contain a political viewpoint, and it was claimed to be biased against male students, and for the inclusion of rape and profanity. https://t.co/HxuK8CeVt4
Paperback, 2011
$12.99$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Ribsy
Beverly ClearyParkland Community LibraryWhether you grew up with Ribsy or your young reader loves the tales of Ramona Quimby, celebrate the birthday of beloved author Beverly Cleary! Browse our catalog for your favorite titles. https://t.co/HuGeieGot7 #parklandcommunitylibrary #mypcl #beverlycleary #authorbirthday https://t.co/fZ73fviJrl
Paperback, 2021
$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Cemetery Boys
Aiden ThomasParkland Community Library#Teens #celebrate #hispanicheritagemonth by checking out this YA title “Cemetery Boys” by Aiden Thomas. https://parkland.sparkpa.org/eg/opac/record/11556447?locg=435;detail_record_view=0;query=Cemetery%20Boys https://t.co/NPwDZPFtGW
Hardcover, 2020
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Of Mice and Men
John SteinbeckParkland Community Library#2020BannedBooks Top 10: #10 “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas: anti-police message. #9 “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison: sexually explicit. #8 “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck: racial slurs/stereotypes/. #7 “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee: racial slurs. https://t.co/PX3L5rHreY
Paperback, 1993
$13.00$6.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
All American Boys
Jason ReynoldsParkland Community Library#3 in our #bannedbooksweek countdown is “All American Boys” by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely. Banned for profanity, drug use, alcoholism, and is thought to promote anti-police views, contain divisive topics, and be “too much of a sensitive matter right now”. https://t.co/6Wx1tlCRxc
Hardcover, 2015
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Bluest Eye
Toni MorrisonParkland Community Library#2020BannedBooks Top 10: #10 “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas: anti-police message. #9 “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison: sexually explicit. #8 “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck: racial slurs/stereotypes/. #7 “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee: racial slurs. https://t.co/PX3L5rHreY
Paperback, 2007
$16.00$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Hate U Give
Angie ThomasParkland Community Library#2020BannedBooks Top 10: #10 “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas: anti-police message. #9 “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison: sexually explicit. #8 “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck: racial slurs/stereotypes/. #7 “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee: racial slurs. https://t.co/PX3L5rHreY
Paperback, Large Print, 2022
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Court of Thorns and Roses
Sarah J. MaasParkland Community LibrarySince we're STILL waiting for the latest Sarah J. Maas book, check out our books for fans of ACOTAR! https://t.co/eYLP5upIGt #parklandcommunitylibrary #mypcl #acotar #sarahjmaas #bookrecommendations #whatimreading https://t.co/jgYpjc0NTZ
Paperback, 2020
$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book