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College Application Week

This week is College Application Week, a national initiative to encourage students, particularly first generation and low-income students, to apply to college. Check out the hashtag #WhyApply from September 17's Why Apply Day to see all kinds of reasons you might want to apply to college. Learn More Indiana has lots of resources for applying [...]

By |2021-09-23T15:46:15-04:00September 23rd, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on College Application Week

Little Women for a New Generation

You may be familiar with the classic novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, the story of four devoted sisters tackling life's problems big and small in Concord, Massachusetts during the American Civil War. Over the past couple of years, there have been several adaptations of the story that introduce it to a new generation [...]

By |2021-09-09T14:00:43-04:00September 9th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Little Women for a New Generation

The Paralympic Games

Today is the opening day of the Tokyo Paralympic Games, where athletes with disabilities will gather from around the globe to compete in events like swimming, cycling, wheelchair basketball, goalball, judo, sitting volleyball, track & field, and more! Visit nbcolympics.com to see the Paralympic Games viewing schedule and where you can tune in to watch [...]

By |2021-08-10T16:18:42-04:00August 24th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on The Paralympic Games

Surf’s Up!

Surfing was newly added to the Olympic Games in Tokyo this year, so why not hang ten with one of these books? For younger kids:  Dude! by Aaron Reynolds, illustrated by Dan Santat (2018). A platypus and a beaver are out surfing, but there's something big lurking underneath the water. This hilarious book will have [...]

By |2021-07-13T15:11:17-04:00July 27th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Surf’s Up!

Travel to Tokyo

The opening ceremony for the 2020 Olympic Games will be held tomorrow in Tokyo, Japan. We may not be able to physically travel to Japan right now, but we can armchair travel there through one of these books set in Tokyo. Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi (272 pages; 2020). In a small [...]

By |2021-07-13T15:58:57-04:00July 22nd, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Travel to Tokyo

What to Read Based on Your Favorite Olympic Events

If the coming of the Tokyo Olympics has you in the mood to read about sports, I've got you covered today. I've paired books with some of the events you'll be seeing over the next couple of weeks as the Tokyo Olympic Games airs. Did I miss your favorite event? Let me know in comments! [...]

By |2021-07-19T14:17:48-04:00July 20th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on What to Read Based on Your Favorite Olympic Events

Back to School Picture Books

I know it might seem too early to be thinking about Back to School, but the time is now to request picture books about starting a new school year! Here are some great back to school picture books to share with the young students in your life. I Got the School Spirit by Connie Schofield-Morrison. [...]

By |2021-07-13T15:45:30-04:00July 15th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Back to School Picture Books

13 Uplifting Picture Books by African American Authors

Looking for picture books to build self-esteem and celebrate African American children? Today's book list is for you! Crown: Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick C. Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James (2017). Celebrate that amazing feeling of walking out of the barber shop with a fresh haircut that makes you feel like you [...]

By |2021-06-21T10:14:05-04:00June 24th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 13 Uplifting Picture Books by African American Authors

Picture Books About Gender Identity

June is LGBT Pride Month and today I'm here with some great picture books about gender identity that are perfect for reading during Pride Month. Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope by Jodie Patterson, illustrated by Charnelle Pinkney-Barlow. 2021. Just before his fifth birthday, Penelope lets his mother know he is [...]

By |2021-06-01T15:11:16-04:00June 3rd, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Picture Books About Gender Identity

Summer Reading Starts Today!

June 1 (today!) is the first day of our 2021 Summer Reading Program where your whole family can earn prizes by reading or listening to books! Did you know... Summer Reading is for all ages - even adults. We want everyone to have fun reading or listening to books this summer and we have prizes for [...]

By |2021-05-27T15:31:30-04:00June 1st, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Summer Reading Starts Today!
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