Celebrate Black History month with these African American historical fiction titles. Read powerful narratives on the struggles, triumphs, and untold stories of Black history. Explore how authors weave fiction with history to honor and amplify African American experiences. Curated by Ashley Lee.
LOTE4Kids is an online database of children's picture books in various World languages. Kids can enjoy books and learn languages through the magic of storytelling. LOTE4Kids partners with international book sellers and panels of professional translaters to curate language collections. LOTE4Kids is available on browsers and mobile Apps for kids to enjoy at home or on the go. Each picture book has both a language and English version, together with audio narrations by native native-speaking voice talents. Curated by Katie Rivers.
Love can be found where least expected and is not always played by the rules like sports. Enjoy these sports romances as the athletes and their partners discover love on their respective fields. Curated by Samantha Matherne.
Looking for the next page-turner? Check out these eBooks for teens on Libby. These picks feature relatable characters, high-stakes action, and unforgettable journeys that make reading an adventure. Dive into your perfect match. Curated by Katie Rivers.
It's the new year! But let's take a look back at 2024 and reflect on some of the standout picture books that captured hearts and sparked imaginations. From enchanting tales of friendship and bravery to beautifully illustrated journeys through magical worlds, these books offer something for every young reader. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
Finding their voices in the chaotic world, these teens express their thoughts and emotions through artwork. Whether a career in the art world is their dream or creating art is their means of solace or survival, they have colorful stories to tell. Curated by Samantha Matherne.
Get ready for magical winter adventures with these reads for kids. From building snowmen to sledding down frosty hills, each page is filled with charming illustrations and heartwarming moments that capture the joy of winter fun. Get cozy with perfect books for bedtime and reading aloud during the holidays. Curated Bonita Bignar.
Before Dorothy crashed into Oz there was Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West. In 1995's bestseller Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West Gregory Maguire gives story to Frank Baum's green villain. In 2003 the book was turned into a Tony award winning Broadway musical that produced amazing songs Defying Gravity and Popular. The movie Wicked is out in theaters now! Check out these read-a-likes. Curated by Ashley Lee.
"Thanking is easy. Thanking is fun. It shows you are grateful when kind things are done." Celebrate all the people, places, and things and explore the many ways we can be thankful for the pleasures great and small that await us every day. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
If you are a fan of the tight-knit friend groups of Stephen King's It and Stand by Me, you will love these stories of friends fighting together to save their communities from evil. Curated by Tabor Millien.
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