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Snow Day Reads

New York City is once again bracing itself for snow. Here in Readers Services we are doing our part by making sure you have some good snowy day reading. Here are some titles for all ages. 

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Children

Snow by Uri Shulevitz
For readers who think the forecast is all hype. This wordless picture books depicts a skeptical town turning into a winter wonderland.

Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner
A snowy day is still and hushed above the ground, but there is a lot going on below the snow.

Outside by Deirdre Gill
A child plays alone in the snow and creates an imaginary world.

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Young Adult

Trapped by Michael Northrop
Seven high schools students are trapped in a New England school during a blizzard.

Revolver by Marcus Sedgwick
A suspense tale set in 1910 Finland.

After the Snow by S.D. Crockett
A post-apocalyptic coming of age story set after the 2059 snow that ushered in the second ice age.

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Adult

The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon
An Alaskan police detective investigates a murder for which the most important clue is an unfinished chess game.

Smilla's Sense of Snow by Peter Høeg
A Danish scientist deduces cause of death by reading the clues in snow.

Whiteout by Ken Follett
A deadly virus is stolen for use in a terrorist attack, and Toni Gallo must stop the culprit no matter the weather.

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Winters Tale

Winters Tale is also a wonderful snowy read.

Snowy day reads

https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/carol-fenner/snowed-in-with-grandmother-silk/ Snowed in with Grandmother Silk Wonderful story!