January Book Recommendations

This month, we have recommendations from Erin Nguyen, Library Children's Services Manager with the Knox County Public Library. All titles are new at the Knox County Public Library.

Audrey L and Audrey W: Best Friends-ish by Carter Higgins
This early chapter book provides a fresh take on the joys and traumas of elementary school drama as two Audreys learn how to become friends. Ages 6-9

Let Me Fix You a Plate: A Tale of Two Kitchens by Elizabeth Lilly
A girl describes her family's annual visit with Mamaw and Papaw in West Virginia, then Abuela and Abuelo in Florida, especially the foods and cultural elements that make each kitchen unique. Ages 3-7

Hoop Kings 2: New Royalty by Charles R. Smith, Jr.
With this high-energy collection of poems and dynamic photos celebrating twelve pro basketballers, Charles R. Smith Jr. scores another slam dunk. Ages 6-12