The Sky Was My Blanket By Uri Shulevitz New York : Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers, 2025. Biography, 149 pages. The Sky Was My Blanket by Uri Shulevitz is a compelling biography based on his uncle's experiences as a young man escaping the dangers of World War II. Yehiel left his home rejecting the strict religious rules of his father. He journeyed from place to place, often pushed out by the fear of capture or imprisonment, never knowing where he would end up. With no permanent shelter, he often slept outside, relying on the open sky as protection. Shulevitz's simple yet reflective storytelling captures the confusion and terror of living through these uncertain times. This book gently introduces readers to the realities of World War II and of living as a refugee. Despite it's weighty topic, Shulevitz prioritizes themes of human resilience, resistance, and true kindness. It's a relatively short book broken into chapters that are only a few pages at most. ...
Every month we have two book clubs for kids here at the Provo City Library! These book clubs are just for kids ages 9-12 and a caregiver. This month, our Girls Read book club will meet February 24 and our Guys Read book club will meet February 26. You can register now, using the library's online calendar! Girls Read is reading: Brown Girl Dreaming By Jacqueline Woodson New York: Nancy Paulsen Books, 2014. Memoir/poetry. 336 pgs. As a child, Jacqueline Woodson never felt settled at home. In the 1960s and 1970s, she lived in South Carolina and in New York City, in the midst of the Civil Rights movement and with the shadow of Jim Crow laws looming overhead. As she searches to find herself, Jacqueline finds her voice as a writer and she begins to tell stories that will shape her future. Told entirely in verse, this memoir is a touching and thoughtful story about growing up and finding your way. A National Book Award Winner, Newbery Honoree, and Coretta Scott King Awa...