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In this episode, Rachel Weishar talks about Poetry Is Normal, a new semi-regular poetry reading event held in the library's cafe (6:34); Amy Kubica explains the Staff Picks and Patron Picks programs (5:06); and Kristi Cates recommends three recent prize-winning young adult novels (12:05). Plus, we inaugurate a new segment in which we talk to a kid about the library. (This week, it's Montana's turn. Thanks, Montana!) Amy recommends: Before We Go (2015) Montana recommends: The Princess and the Pig, by Jonathan Emmett and Poly Bernatene Kristi recommends: Bone Gap, by Laura Ruby (Printz Award) Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda, by Becky Albertalli (Morris Award) Challenger Deep, by Neal Shusterman (National Book Award for YA Lit) Please tell us what you think! Our email is ask@normalpl.org, and you can find us on Twitter @NPLTweets.