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River East, River West by Aube Rey Lescure

River East, River West (2024) is a modern coming of age tale and a poignant look at how the people of China have continuously struggled to adapt to the changes forced on them. The story alternates between Alva, a biracial teen fighting to find her place in modern Shanghai society and Lu Fang, a young man in the 1980s, recovering from the upset of the Cultural Revolution and yearning for more global experiences.

Meet our Readers' Advisory Team: Tara

Join us each month as we interview a Readers' Advisor at WPL so you can get to know the team a little better! This month we are featuring Adult Services Associate, Tara! Continue reading below to learn a little more about Tara, her favorite genres, and the resources she uses to decide what to read next.

 

How long have you worked in libraries? 

5 months and I love it. I wish I hadn’t waited so long to become part of WPL.

 

What is your favorite genre, series, or book?

Local Author Fest

Celebrate Your Local Authors at WPL's 2024 Local Author Fest!

Saturday, April 6 • 1-4 pm • in-person

Visit author tables on the library's main floor from 1-4 pm and stop by the café area for open mic readings during our Local Author Fest. All are invited to register to attend a Memoir Writing Workshop the morning of the event.

 

Local Authors Featured:

Solar Eclipse Coming April 8

Get Ready for the Upcoming Solar Eclipse!

On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America! Pick up your free solar eclipse glasses or viewers at the library beginning Monday, March 18 while supplies last (one pair per family, please). 

Wonder About Your Water

Wonder About Your Water, a traveling exhibit presented by SCARCE, stops by Wheaton Public Library this March!

Friday, March 1 - Saturday, March 30 • Main Floor

Glory Be by Danielle Arceneaux

Glory Broussard, a Black woman with vivid memories of segregation in her hometown of Lafayette, Louisiana, likes her routine. After church on Sundays, she settles in at her table in the local coffee shop to run her bookie business. She volunteers with the Red Hat Society, and the rest of the time, seems to be going through the motions after her divorce and the death of her mother.

Meet our Readers' Advisory Team: Liz

Join us each month as we interview a Readers' Advisor at WPL so you can get to know the team a little better! Up next, we are featuring Adult Services Associate, Liz. Read on to find out what book she's always recommending, her tips for getting out of a reading slump, and more. 

 

How long have you worked in libraries?

A little over 2 years 

 

What is your favorite book from childhood?