​​Our Youth Advisory Board meets once per month to discuss and review ARCs (advanced reading copies) of upcoming books. Members read anything from fantasy, to nonfiction, to books in verse. If your middle reader is interested in joining, please let us know!

Carson
(he/him, 5th grade)

Carson likes to read fantasy, sci-fi, action, and myths.
He would love to meet Tui T. Sutherland, author of Wings of Fire.​

Nina P.
(she/her, 6th grade)

Nina loves reading and hanging out with dogs. Her favorite books are the Keeper of the Lost Cities series by Shannon Messenger.

May
(he/him)

May is in 6th grade, likes to act and is currently in a Jumanji play! May has a soft spot for fiction and sci-fi books.


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Lillian
(she/her)

Lillian loves reading, dancing, playing music, reading, reading, reading, climate activism, and reading. She especially loves The Light in Hidden Places and other historical novels and Keeper of the Lost Cities, ALL the Rick Riordan books, and anything fantasy.

Lena
(she/they/any 5th grade)

 Lena enjoys graphic novels and novels with realistic stories about humans and animals. She loves reading about history, especially when it involves conflict or tragedy. She would love to meet Raina Telgemeier.

Augusta
(she/her, 5th grade)

Augusta enjoys reading fantasy books, because she likes learning about mythical creatures and they have exciting plots. She would love to meet Shannon Messenger, author of Keeper of the Lots Cities series, because they are her favorite books. 

Eleanor
(she/her, 7th grade)

Eleanor is a 7th grader who enjoys reading, writing, reading, drawing, reading, and math - and did she mention reading? She loves fantasy novels like Keeper of the Lost Cities and Nevermoor, but she is also a huge fan of Stuart Gibbs.



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Ada
(she/her)

On a daily basis, you can find Ada reading, of course, hanging out with her family, or going on explorations outside (also known as hiking, camping, biking, paddling, and reading outside). Ada loves reading middle grade fiction, especially Keeper of the Lost Cities, We Dream of Space, Wildwood, and Song for a Whale (and many many many many more).​

Nina C.
(she/they)

Nina would rather be reading. She likes to read romance novels (particularly ones with LGBTQIA+ content) and fantasy.

Nolan
(he/him, 8th grade)



​Nolan enjoys fantasy and sci-fi books.

Bixie
(they/them)

Bixie likes Diary of a Wimpy Kid and competitive swimming and books. They enjoy historical fiction and mythology.



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