Fans of historical YA fiction, particularly fans of WWII-based fiction, have no shortage of potential great reads in the Library’s collections. Perspectives from WWII run the gamut of teenage experiences from those war years. Something notable about books starring Jewish protagonists, at least the ones that become well known, win awards, and make it to [...]
It's officially May and this year has already taken off at lightning speed. In our area, Derby is primarily the focus at the beginning of the month, but there is also something very special about May, it's also Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health Awareness is vital, as our mental health affects our overall health, [...]
Mother's Day is coming up on May 8th this year! We have a lot of great picture books for kids about his holiday, but what if you're looking for a book that is a little more unique and inclusive of different kinds of families? Here are some to consider! Grandma's Purse by Vanessa Brantley-Newton [...]
Like many of us, I'm on a journey to accept myself while becoming the best version of that person. For a lot of us, myself included, this means coming to terms with my body and the ways it does and does not fit into what society says a body should look like, and the ways [...]
On Saturday, April 30, the library will be participating in Floyd County Pollinator Day, presented by Purdue Extension Floyd County and Sunnyside Master Gardeners. This event will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The location of this event is at the Purdue Technology Center of Floyd County located at 3000 Technology Avenue in [...]
April showers got you stuck indoors? Cozy up with one of these awesome picture books about rain to have a great time inside. The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates (2018). A spacious umbrella welcomes anyone and everyone who needs shelter from the rain. Ivy and the Lonely Raincloud by Katie Harnett (2017). A lonely [...]
Happy 458th Birthday to William Shakespeare, playwright, actor, and poet! Shakespeare wrote 154 multi-layered poems about things like beauty, love, and mortality, considered to be the best of all time in the English language. He also wrote at least 37 plays–comedies, histories, and tragedies–with complex stories that explore basic human experiences that we all understand, [...]
Passover began April 15 and runs through April 23 this year! We wish all celebrants a safe and happy holiday.
April is Autism Acceptance Month, a wonderful time of year to learn about Autism, read books and pieces by Autistic authors, and celebrate all our differences. We've blogged before about books by Autistic authors and children's books that focus on Autism. Today, I want to share some new books by Autistic authors! But first... [...]
April is National Poetry Month, so what better way to celebrate than to read a novel in verse. Some of my very favorite novels are written in verse. Even though there are fewer words on a page, these books have a lot to say. Let me introduce you to some of my favorite children's novels [...]
