J-YA
J-YA
Chattanooga Public Library
If you read Juvenile or YA books--or know someone who does--then this podcast is for you! Join the staff at The Chattanooga Public Library each week for a book recommendation to help you add to your TBR stack. Learn about new books or even older books that are new to you, and be ready to answer the next time someone asks you what you're reading next!
Episode 28 : The House in Poplar Wood
Lyn is already thinking about spooky season, so let this sweet surprise recommendation from Rachel get you ready for autumn's chills!
Oct 31, 2021
6 min
Episode 27: Fence
Whether you love competition or call anything involving exercise "sportsball," Rachel promises you'll love her new rec: Fence, a graphic serial by C.S. Pascat. En garde!
Jun 18, 2021
5 min
Episode 26 : Wolfpack
Join Crissy as she discusses Wolfpack by Abby Wambach. This J-Non Fiction, written by the GOAT of the soccer world, is all about how young people can learn how to use their voice, unite their pack, and change the world.
Jun 11, 2021
8 min
Episode 25 : Legendborn
Lyn's talking about Legendborn by Tracy Deonn, and she loves it so much that she can't stop talking about it to everyone she meets. Read it so she will stop that.
May 16, 2021
7 min
Episode 24: The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Join Rachel and special guest Thomas Anderson, fellow Youth Services Librarian, as they discuss The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick.
May 9, 2021
16 min
Episode 23 : Thirteens
Lyn has a scary middle-grades recommendation for you! Eleanor Barton is creeped out by her new home, by her new town, but mostly by the creepy stuff she can see that no one else can. Something is wrong in Eden Eld, and it seems like maybe that wrong thing is coming for her!
Apr 16, 2021
9 min
Episode 22 : An Abudance of Katherines
Lyn is joined by Lee Hope, Director of Youth Services at the Chattanooga Public Library, in this week's episode focusing on An Abundance of Katherines by John Green.
Mar 26, 2021
27 min
Episode 21: The Magic Fish
Don't be fooled--this one isn't about a fish. Or be fooled, if fish are your thing. Rachel unravels The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen, a touching graphic novel about fairy tales, immigration, and how to communicate love across a language barrier.
Mar 19, 2021
5 min
Episode 20 : Dancing at the Pity Party
Join Crissy as she talks about this week's recommendation, Dancing at the Pity Party by Tyler Feder. This young adult, non-fiction graphic novel is an amazing read for any and all, but especially those who are interested in how to deal with loss and grief.
Mar 6, 2021
8 min
Episode 19 : Witch Boy
Attention: headphone users, you may want to turn down your audio for this one. Rachel's reviewing her favorite graphic novel and she gets so excited she yells. A lot. If you too want to yell about The Witch Boy trilogy by Molly Ostertag, we have copies over at http:// chattlibrary.org .
Feb 19, 2021
8 min
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