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Stepping off by Jordan Sonnenblick,
When we were infinite by Kelly Loy Gilbert
I hope this doesn't find you by Ann Liang
Hope is our only wing by Rutendo Tavengerwei
Perfect girl by Tracy E. Banghart
How to date a superhero (and not die trying) by Cristina Fernandez, (1999-)
As you walk on by by Julian Winters,
Goodbye from nowhere by Sara Zarr
Even if it breaks your heart by Erin Hahn,
10 truths and a dare by Ashley Elston
Remind me to hate you later by Lizzy Mason,
Roxy by Neal Shusterman
Whistleblower by Kate Marchant,
Cemetery boys by Aiden Thomas
The girl in the white van by April Henry

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations for Teens + Teen Book of the Week + Teen Event

An illustration of three people dancing to music. Music notes surround them. The text reads Vibrant Voices A Song Circle for 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies.

Teen Event

Sing for Joy and Connection

Join us for Vibrant Voices, a joyful song circle celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ and gender-expansive voices! Everyone—friends and allies alike—is welcome. We sing for joy and connection, embracing the magic of community with no pressure to perform!

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Teens

Join the Summer Book-It List Reading Challenge!

Read, review and win with KFPL’s Summer Book-It List Reading Challenge! Log your reading, complete fun activities and write reviews to earn badges on Beanstack—each one gives you an entry into weekly prize draws for awesome items like a Fujifilm Instax Mini Camera, a lululemon Crossbody Bag, Owala water bottle, Screening Room tickets and more. You'll also earn entries for the Grand Prize—a pair of AirPods Pro 2! Thank you to the Friends of the Library for supporting summer reading programs at KFPL. 

The challenge runs until Sunday, Aug. 24.

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KFPL Teen Summer Reading Challenge

Teens

Teen SRC begins June 18!

Want a chance to win a Nintendo Switch Lite? Join KFPL's Teen Summer Reading Challenge and participate in online activities to earn entries towards prize draws throughout the summer.

Register online at https://teensrc.kfpl.ca and start earning ballots on June 18. We will be releasing new challenges every week from June 18 to August 12.

This challenge is open to teens between the ages of 13 and 17 who live or go to school in Kingston or Frontenac County, or have a KFPL library card.

 

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Teen Book of the Week

The Sister's Tale by Beth Powning

The Sister's Tale by Beth Powning

Reviewed by Allison

out of 5 stars

A chilling tale of of grief and loss, focused on a strong woman forced to overcome poor circumstances. Based in New Brunswick, the story follows a young woman named Flora who has fallen on hard times as she finds herself put up in a pauper action.

Regardless of this, she works hard...

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Teen Book of the Week

The Islands of Mercy by Rose Tremain

The Islands of Mercy by Rose Tremain

Reviewed by Allison

out of 5 stars

I’m normally a slow reader but loved this one so much I had finished it in a matter of days. Following 4-5 different interconnected storylines at a time you really get the feeling that you’re seeing all sides of the story.

This book is perfect for June as it has gay and lesbian queer...

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