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link to catalog record for "Everything is an Emergency"

Everything is an Emergency

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can seem like a simple personality quirk to those who don't live with it, but New Yorker and MAD Magazine cartoonist Katzenstein's graphic memoir introduces readers to the complexity of growing up and living with OCD.

Alex Z

Arlington Public Library
2025-07-10T08:57:02-04:00

Alex Z

link to catalog record for "Everything is an Emergency"
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can seem like a simple personality quirk to those who don't live with it, but New Yorker and MAD Magazine cartoonist Katzenstein's graphic memoir introduces readers to the complexity of growing up and living with OCD.
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/everything-is-an-emergency/
link to catalog entry for Spooked

Spooked!

Fake news might be a trending topic today, but in 1938 (when radio was a major source for news), a Sunday night drama started a national panic. This look at "The War of the Worlds" is perfect for families, it's exciting, has just enough background & lots to talk about.

Nico P

Arlington Public Library
2025-07-03T13:32:58-04:00

Nico P

link to catalog entry for Spooked
Fake news might be a trending topic today, but in 1938 (when radio was a major source for news), a Sunday night drama started a national panic. This look at "The War of the Worlds" is perfect for families, it's exciting, has just enough background & lots to talk about.
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/spooked/
link to catalog record for "The Cat I Never Named"

The Cat I Never Named

Amra's true story of survival during the Bosnian Genocide is one ultimately fueled by hope and love—of family, friends and, indeed, one incredible cat. Haunting and unforgettable.

Andrea W

Arlington Public Library
2025-06-26T12:25:19-04:00

Andrea W

link to catalog record for "The Cat I Never Named"
Amra's true story of survival during the Bosnian Genocide is one ultimately fueled by hope and love—of family, friends and, indeed, one incredible cat. Haunting and unforgettable.
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/the-cat-i-never-named/
link to Fat Ham catalog entry

Fat Ham

When Juicy - young, black, queer, sensitive, and emotionally aware - runs into the vengeful ghost of his dead father at a family barbecue, he is determined not to let his version of Hamlet play out as written by Shakespeare.

Alex Z

Arlington Public Library
2025-06-26T12:23:46-04:00

Alex Z

link to Fat Ham catalog entry
When Juicy - young, black, queer, sensitive, and emotionally aware - runs into the vengeful ghost of his dead father at a family barbecue, he is determined not to let his version of Hamlet play out as written by Shakespeare.
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/fat-ham/
catalog link to "rabbit chase"

Rabbit Chase

A non-binary Anishinaabe middle schooler wanders off on a field trip and has an Alice in Wonderland adventure. They spend time with spirits trying to stop development of their land while also dealing with being bullied for being non-binary. Wonderful illustrations.

Mike N

Arlington Public Library
2025-06-12T10:47:49-04:00

Mike N

catalog link to "rabbit chase"
A non-binary Anishinaabe middle schooler wanders off on a field trip and has an Alice in Wonderland adventure. They spend time with spirits trying to stop development of their land while also dealing with being bullied for being non-binary. Wonderful illustrations.
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/rabbit-chase/
link to catalog record for "the emperor and the endless palace"

The Emperor and the Endless Palace

Three spirits are doomed to repeat their story of love and betrayal through the centuries. Chapters alternate between Han dynasty court intrigue, a Qing dynasty innkeeper, and modern day circuit parties as Huang mixes mythology, history, and tragic love in this sweeping tale.

Jennie R

Arlington Public Library
2025-06-12T10:51:06-04:00

Jennie R

link to catalog record for "the emperor and the endless palace"
Three spirits are doomed to repeat their story of love and betrayal through the centuries. Chapters alternate between Han dynasty court intrigue, a Qing dynasty innkeeper, and modern day circuit parties as Huang mixes mythology, history, and tragic love in this sweeping tale.
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/the-emperor-and-the-endless-palace/
link to catalog record for "woman, eating"

Woman, Eating

Lydia is 23 years old and dealing with her mother, her job, her crush, her multi-racial identity. She’s also a vampire who has run out of pig blood and is very hungry. This book is a unique take on struggling to find a place in the world despite the obstacles women face.

Michelle M

Arlington Public Library
2025-06-12T10:53:11-04:00

Michelle M

link to catalog record for "woman, eating"
Lydia is 23 years old and dealing with her mother, her job, her crush, her multi-racial identity. She’s also a vampire who has run out of pig blood and is very hungry. This book is a unique take on struggling to find a place in the world despite the obstacles women face.
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/woman-eating/
Catalog link to A Study in Scarlet Women

A Study in Scarlet Women

We all know Sherlock Holmes: enigmatic detective, solving the crimes of 19th century England. But what if Sherlock was actually a woman operating as a man in order to use her clever mind in a sexist society? Thomas's clever re-do of a well known character does not disappoint.

Kate M

Arlington Public Library
2022-08-04T12:04:19-04:00

Kate M

Catalog link to A Study in Scarlet Women
We all know Sherlock Holmes: enigmatic detective, solving the crimes of 19th century England. But what if Sherlock was actually a woman operating as a man in order to use her clever mind in a sexist society? Thomas's clever re-do of a well known character does not disappoint.
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/a-study-in-scarlet-women-2/
cover of "pashmina"

Pashmina

Pri Das is an Indian American teen whose mother keeps secrets about her past; Pri wants to learn about India, but her mother refuses to talk. When Pri discovers a magical red pashmina scarf that transports her to India, will her mother's secrets be revealed?

Carol S

Arlington Public Library
2017-12-20T17:35:38-05:00

Carol S

cover of "pashmina"
Pri Das is an Indian American teen whose mother keeps secrets about her past; Pri wants to learn about India, but her mother refuses to talk. When Pri discovers a magical red pashmina scarf that transports her to India, will her mother's secrets be revealed?
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/pashmina/
book cover "the choice" by Edith Eger

The Choice

In this moving memoir, Eger details her long journey to physically and emotionally heal after surviving Auschwitz, fleeing communism, and immigrating to the US. Eger uses her life and psychological training to offer advice and hope on living with trauma.

Jennie R

Arlington Public Library
2025-05-08T10:01:09-04:00

Jennie R

book cover "the choice" by Edith Eger
In this moving memoir, Eger details her long journey to physically and emotionally heal after surviving Auschwitz, fleeing communism, and immigrating to the US. Eger uses her life and psychological training to offer advice and hope on living with trauma.
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/the-choice/
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