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Want to Read a Book That Has Won a National Award for Summer Reading Challenge? Start Here!

June 7, 2023

Klem-Mari Cajigas

Do you want to read an award-winning book for Summer Challenge? Start here!

Podcast

Japanese Ghost Stories

June 5, 2023

If you’ve never read or heard of the Japanese ghost stories of Lafcadio Hearn, you are in for a real ghost story lover’s treat.

Entrepreneurial Leadership

June 2, 2023

Lavelle Miller

Being an entrepreneur is hard. This book makes it easier.

Drag Me to Pride

June 1, 2023

Amanda Dembiec

Happy Pride Month! It's time to get your drag on.

Podcast

Hot Body Summer

May 31, 2023

Let's let go of the layered look and bring summer sunshine on the parts of our bodies we usually conceal in shame and body negativity.

Podcast

The Magic Book

May 31, 2023

A lazy lad takes an easy position but is too lazy to even do that properly. While snooping in a room he was not supposed to enter, he finds a book of magic – and everything changes.

If You Build It...

May 25, 2023

Amanda Dembiec

If you build it (or fix it, whatever)...they will come.

Juneteenth Flag: red arced band on bottom, blue arced band on top, with white five point star in middle, laid within a multipointed burst. The date June 19, 1865, is written alongside the right hand side of flag.

Learning and Teaching About Juneteenth Using Children's Literature

May 25, 2023

Klem-Mari Cajigas

Although it is the oldest known celebration of the abolition of slavery in the United States, Juneteenth was only officially declared a national holiday in June 2021. Children's literature is a great way to expand our knowledge of this important day.

Podcast

The Wonderful Birch

May 24, 2023

Did you know that there is a type of large wooden hammer called a beetle? That may help this Cinderella-like story make a little more sense!

Children's Books About Pride!

May 23, 2023

Caroline Cronin

Pride month is upon us! Discussing LGBTQIA+ issues with kids can be a challenge, especially if you don't identify as a part of this community. Here are some tips for starting a conversation around gender identity and sexual preference! It is never too early to open a child's heart and mind, and doing so can foster empathy and compassion, for themselves and for others.