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A captivating story about finding refuge and friendship in unexpected places with unexpected people.

 

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Linus, a caseworker for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, is sent to investigate a magical orphanage. As he grows close to both the children and their caretaker, Arthur Parnassus, he finds himself questioning his biases against magical people and the system he works for…

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T.J. Klune is the #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling, Lambda Literary Award–winning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, Under the Whispering Door, In the Lives of Puppets, the Green Creek Series for adults, the Extraordinaries Series for teens, and more. Being queer himself, Klune believes it's important—now more than ever—to have accurate, positive queer representation in stories.

This heartwarming story about personal growth, romance, and acceptance is engaging for children and adults alike. Its exploration of themes of prejudice and the misuse of power is thought-provoking and timely.

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Join us in person or on Thursday, Sept. 11th,  for T.J. Klune’s reading and book signing. This event will take place at 4:30 ET in Love Auditorium. Refreshments will be available.

Beyond the Book

  • A New York Times, USA Today and Washington Post bestseller
  • A 2021 Alex Award winner
  • The 2021 RUSA Reading List: Fantasy Winner
  • One of Publishers Weekly's "Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2020”

Hate is loud, but I think you'll learn it's because it's only a few people shouting, desperate to be heard. You might not ever be able to change their minds, but so long as you remember you're not alone, you will overcome.

The House in the Cerulean Sea