Shelf Analysis

READ 2021 Challenge

November 30, 2020April 30, 2021 cgoodallmyapl

Have you made your reading resolution yet? Ascension Parish Library is here to help with the Read 2021 Challenge. This year-long reading challenge is an opportunity to move beyond the authors, genres, and formats you typically read, get outside of your comfort zone, and have fun with your reading list. We have selected 24 book prompts for the year and will reveal two prompts each month. You can participate by reading a book from one or both of the categories each month. Will you accept the challenge?

Fiction

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 5, 2021April 28, 2021 aleemyapl

"In 1978, a joint congressional resolution established Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week. The first 10 days of May were chosen to coincide with two important milestones in Asian/Pacific American history: the arrival in the United States of the first Japanese immigrants (May 7, 1843) and contributions of Chinese workers to the building of the transcontinental railroad, completed May 10, 1869. In 1992, Congress expanded the observance to a month-long celebration that is now known as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month." (US Census Bureau) This list celebrates new books by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors. Curated by Ashley Lee.

fantasy, Fiction, young adult fiction

From Book to Screen: Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse

April 30, 2021April 28, 2021 aleemyapl

Recently adapted as a Netflix series, Shadow and Bone takes place in Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse, a multi-series YA fantasy world rich in magic, action, and unforgettable characters. Once you're finished with this series, check out more YA fantasy read-alikes. Curated by Ashley Lee.

May Challenge: Back from the Past

April 30, 2021April 27, 2021 aleemyapl

The greatest stories are the ones that last and resonate with new generations of readers. While there are differing opinions about which books should be considered classics, books that were written before you were born can carry a certain nostalgia for a different time period. So, use this challenge to explore the past or share books from your childhood with your children. In May, we challenge you to read a book that was published before you were born. Find recommendations for adults, teens, tweens, and children.

May Challenge: Study Abroad

April 30, 2021April 27, 2021 aleemyapl

Although our travels have been limited recently, we can always escape with a good book. So whether you're going on a trip this summer or planning another staycation, we challenge you to read a book set in another country during the month of May. Find recommendations for adults, teens, tweens, and children.

audiobooks, Fiction

Full Cast Audiobooks

April 28, 2021April 26, 2021 aleemyapl

Full cast audiobooks bring dramatic readings to the next level by using multiple voices for character and narration. Check out this mix of adult, YA, and children's audiobooks. Curated by Ashley Lee.

Fiction

Hidden Gems

April 21, 2021April 19, 2021 aleemyapl

Looking for new authors? These authors each have a short list of published books, making it easy to binge-read their work. These authors have burst onto the scene with engaging, thought-provoking, and powerful narratives that are sure to leave you wondering when their next books will hit our shelves. Curated by Tabor Millien.

Nonfiction, poetry

Poetry Month

April 12, 2021 aleemyapl

“Poetry lifts the veil from the hidden beauty of the world, and makes familiar objects be as if they were not familiar.” — Percy Bysshe Shelley, from "A Defence of Poetry and Other Essays." Celebrate National Poetry Month with these selections from our collection. Curated by Isabel Naquin.

children's books, Fiction, historical fiction

National Library Outreach Day

April 7, 2021April 1, 2021 aleemyapl

Public libraries have a long history of bringing materials to people who can't come to the library. National Library Outreach Day celebrates the various innovative ways libraries serve their communities. Curated by Ashley Lee.

arts & crafts, children's books, Fiction, holiday, movies

Hippity Hoppity, Easter’s On Its Way

March 31, 2021 aleemyapl

Hop into Easter with these children's books, craft projects, and videos! All you need is your library card. Curated by Katie Ocmond.

nature, Nonfiction, science

What’s New in Nature Writing

March 30, 2021March 26, 2021 cgoodallmyapl

Open your mind to the wonders of the natural world by walking with the polar bears, flying with the vespers, or swimming with the whale sharks. Curated by Carrie Goodall.