Book picks for kids (and adults):
Looking for some reading inspiration? Here’s a peek at what KCLS staff and the young readers in their lives are digging into this month!
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For adults:
“That Prince is Mine” by Jayci Lee
Emma loves her culinary-instructor career, particularly because she gets to celebrate her heritage by teaching Korean royal court cuisine to highborn brides-to-be. Her godmother’s status as a matchmaker helped launch Emma’s career, but her competition — and now her clients — begin to question her own single status. She decides to enter an arranged marriage to save both her and her godmother’s reputations. Enter charming professor Michel, a prince in disguise, who derails Emma’s half-baked plans with hopes of finding true love. Expect to delight in Jayci Lee’s mouth-watering food descriptions and get swept off your feet with this royal-meets-commoner romance.
For kids:
“Summer is Here” by Renée Watson, illustrated by Bea Jackson
Summer is here, and she has brought so many delights: dancing, picnics with family, fresh fruit, jump ropes and floating in the pool with friends. Through Bea Jackson’s sun-drenched, brightly colored illustrations, we follow one young girl from dawn to dusk as she enjoys a perfect summer day. Author Renée Watson includes diverse voices and perspectives in this long-awaited and joyful celebration of summer.
Jenna Zarzycki is an adult services librarian at KCLS who works in south King County. She adores talking about books to anyone who will listen and regularly contributes to KCLS’ BookMatch and booklist services. Jenna likes fantasy, romance and narrative nonfiction best, although any book has the possibility to become a new favorite. KCLS Children’s Librarian Robin Howe serves her Kent Library community with tuneful Story Times and creative programs. She enjoys connecting young patrons to KCLS’ rich resources, and when she’s not reading aloud or jumping up and down to Sleeping Bunnies, she’s probably knitting, traveling or making soup
More book picks for kids (and other book news):
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