February: YA/J NonFiction Pick Gecko is a factual narrative account of a day in the life of a gecko, illustrated with colorful exciting paintings. Information for the budding scientist and wacky facts to entice anyone else. Robin
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YA FIC: City of Saints and Thieves by Natalie C. Anderson
February: Young Adult Fiction Pick City of Saints and Thieves has got it all: murder mystery, kidnapping, robbery, orphans, gangs; this is a modern, fast-paced Oliver Twist set in Africa with a female protagonist! Robin
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J FIC: Front Desk by Kelly Yang
February: Juvenile Fiction Pick Difficulties and triumphs for a chinese immigrant family make an endearing and fun read. Mia is a character to admire with lots of spunk, determination, and optimism. Robin
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PIC FIC: The Dam by David Almond
February: Young Reader Pick This is a reverent, beautiful picture book. It honors the past and optimistically embraces some drastic changes, as the building of a new dam forever alters a valley. Robin
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January: MDES Student Work
Teacher Shannon Westphal and the students at Mount Desert Elementary School have been busy this year! “This year has been extremely exciting in the art room. We have been experimenting with a variety of media and art techniques throughout the…
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