CLSC Young Readers Program

Begun in 1994, the CLSC Young Readers program encourages the enjoyment of good reading. Each year, a new selection of books are chosen for their quality, the variety of styles and subjects, and their appeal to young readers. While aimed at 9- to 14-year-olds, these books will also delight younger and older readers.  In addition to reading the summer's selections, youth are invited to attend the related weekly program, usually held at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesdays throughout the Chautauqua season. The program includes a brief book discussion followed by a presentation or activity led by community leaders, local organizations, and sometimes even the authors themselves.  Book selections and program information are fully described in the Young Readers brochure available in-season at the CLSC Octagon.

 

  2022 Selections 

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   2020 Selections  

   2019 Selections  

  2018 Selections  

  2017 Selections  

  2016 Selections  

  2015 Selections  

 By Theme 
in progress; more to come

Other Suggestions from Past Years:

The Crossover: A Newbery Award Winner (The Crossover Series) By Kwame Alexander, Dawud Anyabwile (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kwame Alexander, Dawud Anyabwile (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780544107717
Availability: Not on our shelves, but we can order this for you!
Published: Clarion Books - March 18th, 2014

A 2015 CLSC Young Readers Selection


Walk Two Moons: A Newbery Award Winner By Sharon Creech Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9780064405171
Availability: Not on our shelves, but we can order this for you!
Published: HarperCollins - June 18th, 2019

A 1995 CLSC Young Readers Selection


The Arrival By Shaun Tan, Shaun Tan (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shaun Tan, Shaun Tan (Illustrator)
$21.99
ISBN: 9780439895293
Availability: Not on our shelves, but we can order this for you!
Published: Arthur A. Levine Books - October 1st, 2007

A 2009 CLSC Young Readers Selection


The Phantom Tollbooth By Norton Juster, Jules Feiffer (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Norton Juster, Jules Feiffer (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9780394820378
Availability: Not on our shelves, but we can order this for you!
Published: Yearling - October 12th, 1988

A 2014 CLSC Young Readers Selection


Enrique's Journey (The Young Adult Adaptation): The True Story of a Boy Determined to Reunite with His Mother By Sonia Nazario Cover Image
$11.99
ISBN: 9780385743280
Availability: Not on our shelves, but we can order this for you!
Published: Ember - August 5th, 2014

A 2015 CLSC Young Readers Selection


Words in the Dust By Trent Reedy Cover Image
$8.99
Likely unavailable -- email or call for more information
ISBN: 9780545261265
Published: Arthur A. Levine Books - September 24th, 2013

A 2014 CLSC Young Readers Selection


Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold) By Pam Muñoz Ryan Cover Image
$7.99
ISBN: 9780439120425
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Scholastic Paperbacks - May 1st, 2002

A 2014 CLSC Young Readers Selection


Hoot By Carl Hiaasen Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780375829161
Availability: Not on our shelves, but we can order this for you!
Published: Ember - May 11th, 2004

A 2003 CLSC Young Readers Selection