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The holiday season is here. Why not give a book to the child in your life?  

Whether your child is interested in fantasy or soccer, art or activism, there’s a book out there to interest everyone. 

MPR News host Angela Davis talked to a bookseller and a librarian about some of the best books for kids and teens this holiday season. 

Here are some of the titles they suggested:

“After Enzo dies, his sibling is left with a lot of complicated feelings. While sorting through them, a beautiful love story emerges, showing how memories and supportive friends can help kids cope and create new understandings during the difficult process of grieving.” — 

“Where We Come From” by Diane Wilson, John Coy, Shannon Gibney and Sun Yung Shin 

“In this unique collaboration, four Minnesota writers lyrically explore where they each come from - literally and metaphorically - as well as what unites all of us as humans.”  — 

“Everything Under the Sun” by Molly Oldfield

“This amazing compendium of information grew out of UK author Molly Oldfield’s podcast answering questions from curious children around the world. Here are 366 such questions, along with answers from experts in every imaginable field – one for every day of the year plus an extra one for leap years – with illustrations by a dozen different artists.” — 

“Gaby’s Latin American Kitchen” by Gaby Melian

“Celebrity Chef Gaby Melian brings you into her kitchen to teach the best recipes she’s learned from all over Latin America. From desayuno (breakfast) to cena (dinner), merienda (snacks) to postre (dessert), your young chef will be a pro in no time.” — 

“Mashkiki Road: The Seven Grandfather Teachings” by Elizabeth S. Barrett

“Three young cousins explore the woods in search of medicines that heal and purify, also gathering advice from wise beings who offer life lessons cherished through generations.” — 

You can also find your favorite books online and for free on the 

 website. This is an online e-book collection provided by Minitex, a 

 located at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. 

According to their website, Ebooks Minnesota provides e-books with a variety of subjects, both fiction and non-fiction, for readers of all ages. It also features content from our state's independent publishers, as well as national and international publishers.  

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MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a local bookseller and a librarian about the best books for that special child or teenager in your life.  

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