Youth Book Picks for Dec 2024

Hear about four new books for youth recommended by Carol Roberts, head of Young People’s Services at Troy Public Library. “Bite by Bite: American History Through Feasts, Foods, and Side Dishes” (Marc Aronson & Paul Freedman, 2024) tracks the background of various foods. “Four Eyes” (Rex Ogle, ill. Dave Valeza, 2023), a graphic novel that shows the challenges of a student transitioning into middle school, which might help parents talk with a child facing similar transitions and isolation. “Hungry Bones” (Louise Hung, 2024) is the story of a young Asian girl who meets the ghost of an Asian girl who died over a century ago. “What Is Color? The Global and Sometimes Gross Story of Pigments, Paints, and the Wondrous World of Art” (Steven Weinberg, 2024) explains all about color, including how pigments are created by various elements form around the world. For more details, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.