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Winter 2023 Booklist

May 29, 2025

35 new titles for dark night reading.

IRW staff members are always reading new books for children, which we stack like cairns on each of our desks. That’s how I like to think of them—guideposts beckoning us toward curiosity, imagination, wonder. And while the Maine State Library’s Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service may circulate the state, there’s a miniature library ecosystem happening among our staff members. When we get our hands on something wonderful, we’re eager to share it. We’re very grateful to the ILL program, and would like to thank the many librarians across Maine who ensure there’s a steady stream of books flowing through our office, especially our friends at Southwest Harbor Public Library.

And If you’re not borrowing but purchasing books, one way you can support the Booklist is by using IRW’s affiliate link on bookshop.org to purchase any of the books on the Booklist—10% of your purchase will support our programming! Bookshop.org is an online bookseller that supports independent bookstores and nonprofits.

HAPPY READING!

–Kelsey E. Moore Buckley, Director of Communications & Engagement

Winter 2023 Booklist