BPL Best Books of 2022 (Kids/YA Picks)

Wed, 12/21/2022 - 11:44am -- SEgan

It should come as no surprise that our staff has read A LOT this year. This is evidenced by the fact that when asked what their favorite book(s) of 2022 were, most staff members had no problem compiling long lists of book after book. It's hard to pick just one favorite when there are so many amazing books out there to read.

Our staff is always happy to give book recommendations or tell you what they think about a particular author. So never hesitate to ask us. We'll get you started with our favorite books of 2022 that you can add to your "to be read" pile for the new year! 

Below you will find a list of our staff's favorite kids and YA books that they read in 2022 as well as links to the catalog and/or eZone so you can check them out yourself.

We also have a list of our Staff Favorite Adult Books of 2022 as well.

Brenna's Pick (Childrens Department)

Every Dog in the Neighborhood by Philip C. Stead and Matthew Cordell

Find a copy in the catalog


Louis really wants a dog, but his Grandma insists, "There are enough dogs in the neighborhood already." While Louis disagrees, he realizes he needs more information to support his argument: so he sets out to figure out how many dogs live in the neighborhood.

 


Lisa's Pick (Childrens Department)

Anybody Here Seen Frenchie? by Leslie Connor

Find a copy in the catalog

Download the audiobook via eZone


A big-hearted, beautiful, and funny novel told from multiple viewpoints about neurodiversity, friendship, and community.


Carolyn's Pick (Circulation Department)

Maizy Chen's Last Chance by Lisa Yee

Find a copy in the catalog

Download the ebook from eZone or Download the audiobook from eZone


Twelve year-old Maizy discovers her family’s Chinese restaurant is full of secrets in this irresistible novel that celebrates food, fortune, and family.

Pat's Pick (Childrens Department)

Those Kids from Fawn Creek by Erin Entrada Kelly

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Download the ebook via eZone or Download the audiobook via eZone


A contemporary school story set in small-town Louisiana is about friendship, family, deception, and being true to yourself and your dreams.


Carolyn's Pick (Circulation Department)

Attack of the Black Rectangles by Amy Sarig King

Find a copy in the catalog

Download the ebook from eZone or Download the audiobook from eZone


When Mac first opens his classroom copy of Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic and finds some words blacked out, he thinks it must be a mistake. But then when he and his friends discover what the missing words are, he's outraged.


Lisa's Pick (Children's Department)

Marshmallow & Jordan by Alina Chau

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Download the ebook via eZone


A middle-grade graphic novel about a disabled, sports-loving Jordan, and the magical elephant named Marshmallow who she befriends.


Pat's Pick (Childrens Department)

The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm

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Download the ebook via eZone or Download the audiobook via eZone


With a lighthearted touch and plenty of humor, Jennifer Holm celebrates the wonder of science and explores fascinating questions about life and death, family and friendship, immortality . . . and possibility.

Brenna's Pick (Childrens Department)

No Filter and Other Lies by Crystal Maldonado

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Download the ebook from eZone or Download the audiobook from eZone


Twenty one-year-old Max Monroe has it all: beauty, friends, and a glittering life filled with adventure. With tons of followers on Instagram, her picture-perfect existence seems eminently enviable. Except it’s all fake. 

Happy Holidays from the Staff of Barrington Public Library and happy reading!

This list compiled by Reference Staff at Barrington Public Library. Please contact us at 401-247-1920 x2 with any questions or if you would like help placing a hold on one of these titles.

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