2021 CLSC Young Readers Selections

Chautauqua Institution is a community that values and celebrates reading, and since 1994, the CLSC Young Readers program has engaged young Chautauquans and community members in the enjoyment of good reading. Each summer, a selection of books are chosen for their quality, the variety of their 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.

Visit youngreaders.chq.org for more information on the program.

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy: Racism, Injustice, and How You Can Be a Changemaker By Emmanuel Acho Cover Image

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy: Racism, Injustice, and How You Can Be a Changemaker (Hardcover)

By Emmanuel Acho
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250801067
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Roaring Brook Press - May 4th, 2021
New Kid: A Newbery Award Winner By Jerry Craft, Jerry Craft (Illustrator) Cover Image

New Kid: A Newbery Award Winner (Paperback)

By Jerry Craft, Jerry Craft (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9780062691194
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Quill Tree Books - February 5th, 2019
The Lemonade War (The Lemonade War Series #1) By Jacqueline Davies Cover Image

The Lemonade War (The Lemonade War Series #1) (Paperback)

By Jacqueline Davies
$7.99
ISBN: 9780547237657
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Clarion Books - October 11th, 2022
Wink By Rob Harrell Cover Image

Wink (Hardcover)

By Rob Harrell
$17.99
ISBN: 9781984815149
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Dial Books - March 31st, 2020
When Stars Are Scattered By Victoria Jamieson, Omar Mohamed, Victoria Jamieson (Illustrator), Iman Geddy (Illustrator) Cover Image

When Stars Are Scattered (Paperback)

By Victoria Jamieson, Omar Mohamed, Victoria Jamieson (Illustrator), Iman Geddy (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9780525553908
Availability: Not on our shelves, but we can order this for you!
Published: Dial Books - April 14th, 2020
This Poem Is a Nest By Irene Latham, Johanna Wright (Illustrator) Cover Image

This Poem Is a Nest (Hardcover)

By Irene Latham, Johanna Wright (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781684373635
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Wordsong - September 29th, 2020
Bridge to Terabithia 40th Anniversary Edition: A Newbery Award Winner By Katherine Paterson, Donna Diamond (Illustrator) Cover Image

Bridge to Terabithia 40th Anniversary Edition: A Newbery Award Winner (Paperback)

By Katherine Paterson, Donna Diamond (Illustrator)
$7.99
ISBN: 9780064401845
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: HarperCollins - May 2nd, 2017
The Great Wall of Lucy Wu By Wendy Wan-Long Shang Cover Image

The Great Wall of Lucy Wu (Paperback)

By Wendy Wan-Long Shang
$7.99
ISBN: 9780545162166
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Scholastic Paperbacks - January 1st, 2013
Indian No More By Charlene Willing McManis, Traci Sorell Cover Image

Indian No More (Hardcover)

By Charlene Willing McManis, Traci Sorell
$18.95
ISBN: 9781620148396
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Tu Books - September 24th, 2019