The following is a partial list of what’s new on the book shelves in the Youth Services Area of the Library.

Child of the Civil Rights Movement,
by Paul Young Shelton (J 323.1196 S)
Paula Young Shelton shares her memories of the civil rights movement and her involvement in the historic march from Selma to Montgomery.

Dodsworth in London,
by Tim Egan (READER 2 EGAN)
Despite a dart-throwing episode at a local pub and a case of mistaken identity, Dodsworth and his mischievous duck companion receive a royal invitation to stay at Buckingham Palace during their trip to London.

Groundhog Weather School,
by Joan Holub (E HOLUB)
When Groundhog realizes he needs helpers all over the country to accurately forecast the weather, he establishes a school to teach young groundhogs how to properly determine when spring will arrive.

Here Comes the Big Mean Dust Bunny,
by Jan Thomas (E THOMAS)
Dust bunnies who enjoy rhyming games and a boisterous cat who likes to chase and grab learn how to play together.

How to Build Your Own Country,
by Valerie Wyatt (J 320.4 W)
This book teaches readers the basics of building a nation and highlights events that have shaped countries throughout history.

Nikki and Deja: the Newsy News Newsletter,
by Karen English (READER 3 ENGLISH)
When Nikki and her best friend, Deja, start a newsletter about what is happening on their street and in their school, they focus more on writing exciting stories than on finding the truth.

No Easy Way : The Story of Ted Williams and the Last .400 Season,
by Fred Bowen (J B WILLIAMS)
Ted Williams hit .406 for the season in 1941--a feat not matched since. In this inspirational picture book, authentic sports writing and rich, classic illustrations bring to life the truly spectacular story of the Red Sox legend, whose hard work and perseverance make him the perfect role model for baseball enthusiasts of all ages.

Oggie Cooder Party Animal,
by Sarah Weeks (J FIC WEEKS)
Neither a long list of rules, nor the inability to find the perfect gift--Cheddar Jam--nor being locked in a bathroom with a juggling bear will keep quirky fourth-grader Oggie Cooder from attending neighbor Donnica Perfecto's birthday pool party.

Supersister,
by Beth Cadena (E CADENA)
A young girl does all kinds of things around the house to help her pregnant mother, proud that when the new baby comes she is going to be "a super sister."

Winter’s Tail : How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim Again,
by Juliana Hatkoff (J 599.533 H)
Describes the rescue and rehabilitation of a young Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, named Winter, who received an artificial tail after being badly injured when caught in a crab trap.