What makes a summer read unforgettable for kids and teens? In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by authors Jamie Sumner, Kelsey Impicciche, and Julie Soto for a sunny conversation all about Summer Reading Magic.  
They explore what defines a great summer book across different age groups, how they tailor their writing to young readers, and the power of stories to inspire, comfort, and reflect today’s youth.  
The group also shares nostalgic memories of library reading programs, talks about trends and representation in current kidlit and YA, and offers insight into helping young readers fall in love with books—this summer and beyond. 
Want to watch the video version of our show? Watch now on the <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6c9lTef62t5SqHLk2ddVw2ba2M6ieSr0&si=EO6i_iOcTHazp17k">Libby App YouTube channel</a>! 
Guest Host Recommendations:   
Part 1: 
Carmen 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9790909">Canto Contigo</a> by Jonny Garza Villa 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10626563">A Cruel Thirst</a> by Angela Montoya 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/8904215">Ballad & Dagger</a>-An Outlaw Saints Novel by Daniel José Older 
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Cece 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4022768">To Night Owl from Dogfish</a> by Holly Goldberg Sloan & Meg Wolitzer 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3801721">This Is What It Feels Like</a> by Rebecca Barrow  
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4538663">Fireborne</a> by Rosaria Munda  
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Joe 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/8225216">Witchlings</a> – Claribel A. Ortega 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/11368637">Scepter of Memories</a> – Claribel A. Ortega 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/8437141">The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers</a> – Adam Sass 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10232571">Cursed Boys and Broken Hearts</a> – Adam Sass 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5901683">Surrender Your Sons</a> – Adam Sass 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9492823">Your Lonely Nights Are Over</a> – Adam Sass 
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Part 2: 
Bre 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10480692">The Last Dragon on Mars</a> by Scott Reintgen 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5528498">Hide and Seeker</a> by Daka Harmon 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5403985">Root Magic</a> by Eden Royce 
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Meara 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10147240">The Girl Who Kept the Castle</a> by Ryan Graudin 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9091674">The Vanquishers</a> by Kalynn Bayron  
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6493085">We Are All So Good at Smiling</a> by Amber McBride  
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Follow the Guests & Guest Hosts: 
Segment 1: 
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Jamie Sumner - <a href="https://jamie-sumner.com/">Website</a> 
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Julie Soto - <a href="https://www.juliesotowrites.com/">Website</a> 
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Kelsey Impicciche - <a href="https://www.kelseyimpicciche.com/">Website</a> 
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Bre - <a href="https://locdbooktician.carrd.co/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac9iqR2mQTZyUAYTrpmVrwLTd4zCj32lcWtjNWww0449c5hGoXIGmTw0PdRIQ_aem_ekDgZxrYgmfMDVv52w8quA">Links</a> 
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Carmen - <a href="https://linktr.ee/tomesandtextiles?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadl6YBADI09DYvxfNH075RipJg40tkvoIml3PeMa1HQuvDNXbAQkPIdEKyALA_aem_j9dbbwiE0LGRpph87RiUEg">Links</a> 
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Cece - <a href="https://linktr.ee/CeceEwing_?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeIr8fsyItfP9U6MibbZbY3qUcMHqS1CgqJI1e0TLas9tIppn_aS5ryotAvRA_aem_Iq36VvPJiYheq2QIYgt99A">Links</a> 
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Meara - <a href="https://beacons.ai/mearaisreading?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacUxqP0EkQDgYoeIL4Cm9y4vYHjKFABeC54ORz_adn_jLJQRjRMlgDenP7aOA_aem_4gkZ_28gykg0sSB5tEfDoA">Links</a> 
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Time Stamps:  
00:00:00 Title 
00:00:16 Intro 
00:05:09 Segment 1 – Jamie Sumner & Kelsey Impicciche  
00:55:47 Segment 1 – Julie Soto 
01:25:30 BREAK – Libby Tip: Read Alongs, Filters and more! 
01:31:01 Segment 2 – Book Recommendations with Carmen & Cece 
02:00:36 Segment 2 – Book Recommendations with Bre & Meara! 
02:43:21 Outro 

Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in <a href="https://libbyapp.com/">Libby</a>. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our <a href="https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/34354">Cumulative List</a> for the whole season, or this <a href="https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/34564">list for today’s episode</a>! 
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