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Staff Picks: Favorite Book Series for Kids and Teens

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We posted last week about Staff Picks: Book Series for Adults. Now it’s time for kids and teens!
 

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Guess What? Series by Kelly Calhoun and Felicia Macheske

Guess What? Series by Kelly Calhoun and Felicia Macheske
“Non-fiction books for kids that have great close-up photography and hints for readers to guess what creature the book is about.” 
— Mindy Jackson,
Youth Services
Book: Library Catalog
eBook: hoopla

A Unicorn Named Sparkle Series by Amy Young

A Unicorn Named Sparkle Series by Amy Young
“These sweet picture books are about a little girl who buys a real-life ‘unicorn’ from a catalog.”
— Heather Phillips,
Youth Services
Book: Library Catalog

The Ramona Collection by Beverly Cleary

The Ramona Collection by Beverly Cleary
“Oh, how I adored these books growing up! And being able to share them with my own kids over the years has been such a treat! Ramona’s antics are timeless, relatable and endearing.”
— Andrea Ferak,
Community Engagement & Marketing
Book: Library Catalog
eBook: OverDrive
eAudiobook: hoopla, Axis360

The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis

The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
“You can read this series as a child or as an adult and have an entirely different, yet enjoyable, experience.”
— Katie Gulas,
Youth Services
Book: Library Catalog
eBook: hoopla, OverDrive
eAudiobook: hoopla, Axis 360, OverDrive

Wizard of Oz Collection by L. Frank Baum

Wizard of Oz Collection by L. Frank Baum
“Fun fantasy and interesting, unusual characters. There’s more than just the trip down the Yellow Brick Road.”
— Paula Newbury,
Reference & Reader Services
Book: Library Catalog
eBook: hoopla, Axis360
eAudiobook: hoopla

To All the Boys Series by Jenny Han

To All the Boys Series by Jenny Han
“For teens, if you’re looking for an adorable fake relationship turned real romance.”
— Tracey Vittorio,
Youth Services
Book: Library Catalog
eBook: Axis360
eAudiobook: hoopla, OverDrive

Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson

Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson
“It’s a great YA series for anyone who loves a good true crime podcast. It’s full of twists and turns, historical mysteries, gifted boarding school students, and of course, murder. It’s such a fun read.”
— Jennifer Smith,
Youth Services
Book: Library Catalog
eBook: Axis360
eAudiobook: hoopla, Axis360

Abhorsen or Old Kingdom Series by Garth Nix

Abhorsen or Old Kingdom Series by Garth Nix
“Magic, necromancy, romance, battles, demons and female heroes. What more could you ask for! I reread this series almost once a year.”
— Samantha Allen,
Technical Services
Book: Library Catalog
eBook: hoopla
eAudiobook: Axis360

Daughter of Smoke and Bone Trilogy by Laini Taylor

Daughter of Smoke and Bone Trilogy by Laini Taylor
“It has monsters, seraphs, mystery, romance and so much fantasy action. (It also has a super adorable companion book!) I recommend this book series to anyone even slightly interested in fantasy. The story pulled me in and never let go, and this author is one of my absolute favorites!”
— Rachel Watts,
Youth Services
Book: Library Catalog
eBook: Axis360
eAudiobook: Axis360