Genres
This genre features futuristic worlds, advanced technology, and sometimes explores the consequences of scientific advancements.
What is science fiction?
The first book in this series follows a group of kids who discover a magical wardrobe that leads to the enchanted land of Narnia.
What is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis?
This book adaptation tells the story of a boy named August who was born with a facial difference and starts attending a mainstream school for the first time.
What is Wonder?
This term describes the process of checking out a book and then returning it to the library.
What is borrowing?
This genre tells stories that could really happen in real life, with everyday people and situations.
What is realistic fiction?
This book kicks off a series where a young boy named Percy Jackson discovers he is a demigod and must retrieve Zeus's stolen lightning bolt.
What is The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan?
This novel tells the story of a young girl who becomes involved in a high-stakes scavenger hunt while dealing with her family’s issues, and it was adapted into a movie in 2023.
What is The Summer I Turned Pretty?
This process involves renewing your checked-out books before they are due to avoid overdue fines.
What is renewing?
In this genre, characters often experience intense emotions, and the story focuses on their personal relationships and struggles.
What is a drama?
This book begins the series by Tui T. Sutherland, where dragons from different tribes are brought together to fulfill a prophecy and end a long-standing war.
What is The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire)?
This fantasy novel about a magical world hidden in a bookstore, with a girl named Alice finding herself in a world of myths and monsters
What is The School for Good and Evil?
This term refers to a library service where you can reserve a book that is currently checked out so you can borrow it when it becomes available.
What is placing a hold?
This genre involves stories set in imaginary worlds, with elements like magic, mythical creatures, and epic quests.
What is fantasy?
This first book in a popular series introduces us to a dystopian future where teens are divided into factions based on their personality traits.
What is Divergent by Veronica Roth?
This post-apocalyptic adventure series begins with a boy waking up in a maze with no memory of who he is
What is The Maze Runner?
This is the term for the process of placing a book back in its correct place on the shelf after you’ve finished using it.
What is reshelving?
This genre explores past events, sometimes blending fictional characters with real historical figures and settings.
What is historical fiction?
The first book in this series introduces a young girl named Clary Fray who discovers she is part of a hidden world of Shadowhunters who fight demons and dark forces.
What is City of Bones by Cassandra Clare?
This graphic novel, follows the adventures of a group of teens who can control elements of nature, was adapted into a film where they battle to save their world.
What is Avatar: The Last Airbender?
This is a term is for a library resource that allows you to search for books, articles, and other materials available in the library.
What is the library/online catalog?