Staff Faves 2022: Kids Chapter Books, Comics, and NF

Every year we ask our staff across the library system for their favorite books published in a given year. Enjoy this list of some of our favorite chapter books, graphic novels and nonfiction books for kids - some with staff annotations, and others with annotations from Kirkus and Booklist, unless otherwise noted. (Created November 2022)

  • Big Cats

    Big Cats

    Williams, Tyus D.

    NONFICTION / "Vignettes about lions, jaguars, tigers, pumas, and other predator cats blend science and exciting narratives." [Kirkus Reviews]

    Format: Book

    Availability: Available

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  • Star Child

    Star Child

    Zoboi, Ibi Aanu

    NONFICTION / "Featuring prose and poetry, this is a compelling and uniquely-constructed look at the life and work of science fiction visionary Octavia Butler." - Lauren

    Format: Book

    Availability: Available

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