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Youth Printz award Winners and Honor Books

These are books from 2009-2007 that were either nominated or won "The Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature."

  • Last Updated 4 years ago
  • (12 items)

Kid Lit Picks for Black History Month

Great read alouds to celebrate the voices of African-American literature all year long!

  • Last Updated 3 years ago
  • (20 items)

It's the Strawberry Moon Edition

Greetings and welcome to the Full Strawberry Moon Edition of _You Are What You Read_. Tonight’s full moon is known as the Strawberry Moon because, well, strawberries. If you went to Farmer’s Market this week you saw that some of the vendors had them. This moon is also known as the Honey Moon for the amber cast it will have to it. This is also a mini-moon, meaning that this is the orbit that is fur ...

  • Last Updated 3 years ago
  • (3 items)

It's the New Bit of Terror Unleashed Edition

Greetings and welcome to the New Bit of Terror Unleashed Edition of _You Are What You Read_. Firstly, we have the first wager for Tights Watch 2018. In an ironic twist, it comes from **Monique O** (real name) the mother of **Teen Wrangler Mia O**. She has selected October 31st for our drop dead date. But **Jen**, you all say, what’s the irony in that? Well **People**, her very own daugh ...

  • Last Updated 2 years ago
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Mothers in Literature

Here is a list celebrating mothers in literature...from the good to the very bad.

  • Last Updated 8 months ago
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Note to Shelf: April 6th Edition

Happy Monday! This week is all about connection. Recently, there was a meme going around that said, “Introverts check on your extrovert friends… they are not doing ok.” At first glance it made us laugh, but it is a good rule of thumb. We should be checking in on each other. Just because we are physically distant doesn’t mean we have to be emotionally distant. And for the most part the world has st ...

  • Last Updated 9 months ago
  • (11 items)

Note to Shelf: May 4th Edition

Can you believe it, we are officially seven weeks into quarantine and we don’t know about you but, somehow our “to be read” pile of books keeps bigger every day. [Hoopla](https://dar.to/2n4vBol) and [Libby by Overdrive](https://dar.to/2rwHAsg) have been the gifts that keep on giving. Through these apps, we have discovered hidden gems of books or revisited our favorite classics. In addition to all ...

  • Last Updated 8 months ago
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Note to Shelf: May 11th Edition

May is **[Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month](https://dar.to/2WoRQEJ)** so join us in celebrating their rich heritages. Whether through literature, art, music or culinary delights, enjoy our Just for Fun section which will take you on a journey which shares the myriad of ways we have been enriched! And check out what are our librarians reading this month! All of these titles a ...

  • Last Updated 8 months ago
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Note to Shelf: May 25th Edition

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! First, we’d like to take a moment to recognize, honor, and celebrate those in the military who gave their lives for our country. We thank you for the freedom your service has provided us. It allows us to enjoy this weekend, and honor those who have sacrificed for this country. Traditionally, Memorial Day also marks the unofficial start of summer. The white jean ...

  • Last Updated 8 months ago
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2020 National Book Award for Young People's Literature

The National Book Foundation announced the Longlist for the 2020 National Book Award for Young People's Literature last week. Finalists will be revealed October 6th, but for now, here are the longlisted titles for children and teens.

  • Last Updated 2 months ago
  • (10 items)

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