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Patch Picks: Books for 'Read Across America'

This week included the National Educational Association's Read Across America Day, so we've decided to share local librarians' favorite books for you or your family.

Wednesday marked the National Educational Association's Read Across America Day, held every year on Dr. Seuss's birthday. To continue the celebration and encourage reading beyond the special day, Patch has asked West County librarians to tell us their favorite books for both children and adults. 

Librarians' Favorite Books for Children

Goin’ Someplace Special, by Patrica McKissack
Becky Newsom of in Manchester recommends this book.

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A Sick Day for Amos McGee, by Philip C. Stead
Marsha Ramey of St. Louis County Library, Samuel Sachs Branch in Chesterfield recommends this book.

Pete the Cat, by Eric Litwin
Barb Urban of the St. Louis County Library, Daniel Boone Branch in Ellisville recommends this book.

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Two B­­­obbies, by Kirby Larson

Patty Roe of Library in Ballwin recommends this book.

What Newt Could Do for Turtle, by Jonathan London
Vickie Miller of in Town and Country recommends this book.

Librarians' Favorite Books for Adults

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stei
Pat Fitzroy of in Manchester recommends this book.

Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand
Alice Crippen of in Manchester recommends this book.

Winter Garden, by Kristin Hannah
Barb Urban of St. Louis County Library, Daniel Boone Branch in Ellisville recommends this book.

Moon over Manifest, by Clare Vanderpool
Marsha Ramey of St. Louis County Library, Samuel Sachs Branch in Chesterfield recommends this book.

Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins.
Katie Pendleton of in Manchester recommends this book.

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