Lauren M.
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Kids Staff Faves 2022
As the year draws to a close, we enjoy asking staff from across the library system to share their favorite Kids books of the year. From picture books to chapter books, and from graphic novels to nonfiction – here are just a few of the Kids books published in 2022 that our SPL staff loved!… Continue reading
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Cultivating Gratitude with Picture Books
“What I have come to believe is that joy is the twin sister of gratitude. I am most joyful when I am most grateful.”* –Katherine Paterson, Newbery Medal-winning author Thankfulness doesn’t end with Thanksgiving. Enjoy these wonderful picture books celebrating gratitude! Gracias, Thanks by Pat Mora, illustrated by John Parra A… Continue reading
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Books for Children and Teens by Latinx Authors
Hispanic Heritage month, running from September 15 to October 15, is an annual celebration of the rich cultures and traditions of people living in the United States who trace their ancestry to Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and South America. There has been a very welcome increase in books written by and for the Latinx… Continue reading