Back To School With The Library
By Carise Cruz
Summer has been fun, but now it’s time to get ready for school! Check out these titles to find books that can help prepare everyone for the school mindset. From first–day jitters to making new friends and fitting in, there’s a title for everyone.
What Do We Do in Preschool? by Kathryn Wanless
The transition to preschool is a major milestone for young learners. This sweet and comforting read reassures children with rhythmic text and repetitive phrases, reflecting the predictable schedule of each new day. (Ages 2-5)
Kindergarten Gets Ready by Naomi Danis
Mr. Bee gets ready for the new school year by transforming his kindergarten classroom into an inviting, orderly space where everything has its place. Kids will know what to expect when they start school, excited to explore a classroom made just for them. (Ages 4-8)
I Will Not Walk to School by Naseem Hrab
It’s eight o’clock, Bird tells Monster ― time to walk to school. Monster stays in bed. It’s not school he’s resisting. He loves school! It’s the getting there he hates. And today, Monster declares that he will not walk to school, unless there’s pancakes with pepperoni and pineapple, and maple syrup on the side! (Ages 4-8)
Breakout by Christina Wyman
Ellis Starr is struggling with breakouts on her face, at home and at school. She butts heads with her mom, and she feels like her best friend, Aggy (with her perfect skin and life), is drifting away. And who could forget that Ellis still needs to decide on a research topic for a big school project? (Ages 9-14)
A Kid Like Me by Norm Feuti
Ethan doesn't want to stand out; he just wants to fit in. But he struggles to do so with his secondhand belongings. Plus his best friend Ricky starts hanging out with a group of guys that he just doesn’t get. Things start looking up, though, when Ethan befriends Aiden, a new kid in school, but it's only a matter of time before even that goes sideways. (Ages 9-14)
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity, Vol. 1 by Saka Mikami
Two rival schools stand next door to each other: one for elite ladies (Kikyo Girls’ High), one for good-for-nothing boys (Chidori High). Chidori second-year Rintaro, with a fierce face but a gentle heart, is helping at his family's patisserie when he meets a girl named Kaoruko. They hit it off right away, but this blissful peace is quickly disturbed when Rintaro discovers that Kaoruko is actually a student at Kikyo. (Ages 13-18)
Olive: Lost In Inner Space by Véro Cazot
To get away from the bullies, annoying teachers and her parents, Olive escapes alone into her own vast world of vivid landscapes and fantastical inventions, until she gets an unexpected visit from a mysterious astronaut. Could the astronaut in her inner world be the same astronaut who recently crash-landed on Earth without a trace? (Ages 13-18)
For back-to-school resources to help you and your family prepare for the new school year, visit hcplc.org/backtoschool.
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