Goin' Someplace Special, by Patricia McKissack, is just one of the books that can be found in our new "Picture Book for Older Readers" section in Youth Services. In this book, you'll meet 'Tricia Ann, who lives in a segregated, 1950s southern town. Follow her as she makes her way to the only place in town where ALL are welcome: the Public Library! 
Located at the end of the regular Juvenile Fiction section, the books in "Picture Books for Older Readers" are beautifully illustrated. They offer sophisticated stories that will interest competent young readers. Many are excellent "read aloud" choices for families to enjoy together. Here, you'll find classic literature, such as Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle and Eric Kimmel's adaptation of Don Quixote and the Windmills.
Find yourself in another time and another place with The Making of a Knight by Patrick O'Brien. Imagine yourself in 1933 as you join the First Lady and a daring pilot as Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride.Take a trip to The Disappearing Island where 9-year-old Carrie spends a happy day with her grandmother exploring the beach and splashing in the surf. The "Picture Books for Older Readers" section is filled with surprises and glimpses into other cultures. Pay a visit to Youth Services and see for yourself.
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