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Collection Connection Short Stories
A clickable list of juvenile short stories collections.
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Stop by the Children's Library to check out some of these new picture book biographies! Dorothy the Brave by Meghan P. Browne, illustrated by Brooke Smart Dorothy Lucas yearned to discover all that she was capable of. After the devastating news of Pearl Harbor, her brothers joi...
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Kathy's Korner - April New Fiction for Grades 3-8
A clickable list of recent chapter books and graphic novels for elementary and middle school readers.
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Lit Lorie Loves - Poetry In Picture Books
April is National Poetry Month. What a marvelous time to celebrate poetry in picture books!
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Novels in Verse for Youth
April is National Poetry Month. One form of poetry is a novel in verse. These carefully crafted stories are full of heartfelt emotion best expressed through verse.
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Collection Connection: DIY Book Club for Kids
Whether you are looking for a light read or something more serious, the Children's Library has a large assortment of sets of titles for grades 2-6, along with discussion questions and other activities.
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Michelle's Real Reads: Children's Nonfiction Book Recommendations
Celebrate National Poetry Month by checking out some of these great books! EJ Nonfiction Construction People, poems selected by Lee Nebbet Hopkins, illustrated by Ellen Shi Fourteen poems compiled by award-winning poet and anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins introduce readers to the...
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Kathy's Korner - March New Fiction for Grades 3-8
A clickable list of recent chapter books and graphic novels for elementary and middle school readers.
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Ways to Support Ukraine
Whether it's reading books by Ukrainian authors to better understand Ukrainian history or giving to local organizations with relief funds, supporting the Ukrainian community doesn't have to be hard.
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Lit Lorie Loves – Picture Books with Activity Sheets!
Enjoy some great picture books and follow up with special projects like painting a brown bear, making bunny birthday hats, and baking a Spot birthday cake!
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Eight books for International Womens Day
International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8 and supported by Catalyst, strives to provide “an important opportunity for groups worldwide to embrace and cultivate an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.” This year’s theme for equality was #breakthebias. Join us in discovering eight books by business owners and entrepreneurs that hope to inspire women in and pursuing leadership.
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Michelle's Real Reads: Children's Nonfiction Book Recommendations
Get ready for some great new children's nonfiction books, coming soon! EJ Nonfiction Bear Goes Sugaring by Maxwell Eaton II Learn how to make syrup the old-fashioned way with the help of a friendly bear and her amusingly unhelpful accomplices Dog and Squirrel in this informativ...
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Kathy's Korner - February New Fiction for Grades 3-8
A clickable list of recent chapter books and graphic novels for elementary and middle school readers.
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Books About Writing Books
If you’ve ever been bitten by the writing bug, or just want to learn more about the writing process, pick up a book about writing books! The following selections are meant to inspire, guide and motivate any hopeful author. Conquer your fear, transcend your anxiety and learn from the best by readin...
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Lit Lorie Loves – February is National Bird Feeding Month
Enjoy reading picture books about our flying friends! Start a new family tradition of feeding wild birds during the height of winter. More information can be found at https://www.birdfeeding.org/nbfm.html
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