Books Supporting Social Media Instruction
As a child of the ‘90s, I grew up in the wild Wild West of the internet. It was not until I was in middle school when the internet became available to me to use at my “leisure” (on a hard-wired [...]
Anti-Racist Books for Elementary and Middle Schools
Recently we have experienced the perfect storm of a global pandemic and racial injustice that has put both these issues at the forefront of our collective consciousness. It is hard for many [...]
Father-Daughter Bonds Demonstrated in New Books
by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist The bond between a father and daughter is very unique. Fathers lay the foundation of love, trust, and security for [...]
#OwnVoices YA Romance Books for Spring
Spring is the time for new beginnings, which makes it the perfect time for stories of new love. The romance genre continues to be popular for high school students, and these novels are available [...]
Exploring India through Picture Books: Guest Post by Surishtha Sehgal
Debuts that Celebrate Diverse Friendships
February is known for Valentine’s Day, a celebration of romantic love. But it can also be a time to honor friendships. Friends can be the most important people in our life. In an article [...]
New Prequels, Sequels, and Spinoffs to the Movies That Were Released in 2020
by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist Most movies for youth are adaptations of children’s books and young adult novels. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, [...]