The land we live alongside nourishes us, and we should nourish it back. These titles provide ideas to connect with nature as well as appreciate what we take for granted - expecting it to always be there for the taking. Curated by Tabor Millien.
Category: Nonfiction
eBooks on Libby: Voices that Made America
Celebrate America turning 250 with this eBook collection on Libby that defines, challenges, and reimagines the American experience -- across generations, cultures, and genres. Curated by Katie Rivers.
FIFA World Cup Soccer
The World Cup Soccer is here in North America! Here’s a list of books to get you warmed up for the action: a mix of fiction featuring young soccer hopefuls with Cup dreams, and nonfiction featuring players, teams, and World Cup history. Soccer fans, rejoice! Future soccer fans, take notice… Curated by Katie Rivers.
Animal Memoirs
Animals and humans have always shared space on this earth. The bonds between human and animal can run deep - sometimes, in surprising ways. Check out these stories that showcase the ways humans and animals can change each other's lives. Curated by Tabor Millien.
Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read!
Get ready for something amazing this summer with our summer reading program, Plant a Seed, Read! Just like a tiny seed can grow into something extraordinary, each story you read has the power to spark imagination, curiosity, and discovery. Ascension Parish Library is inviting all readers to dig into books and grow their love of reading all summer long. Curated by Katie Rivers.
Mental Health Books for Teens
May is Mental Health Awareness Month - a time to slow down, check in with ourselves and each other, and create space for conversations that don't always come easily. From approachable nonfiction that explains anxiety, stress and emotions, to powerful fiction that reflects real struggles through relatable characters, books can be a quiet companion offering reassurance, perspective, and sometimes just the comfort of being seen. Curated by Ashley Lee. Being a Teen can be tough but you don't need to struggle alone, for free confidential mental health support: -Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or go online to 988lifeline.org -Trevor Project 866-488-7386 or go online to TrevorChat.org
Louisiana Truths
These books will take you through the colorful history of this state we call our home. Take a look behind the moss curtain and learn the truths of the land and its people. Curated by Tabor Millien.
Memoirs of Cultural Icons
You've likely come across these names before - maybe you recognize a face, a voice, or a body of work, or you've simply seen their names everywhere. But how well do you really know their stories? Now you can. Curated by Tabor Millien.
Art’s the Thing
Looking to spark creativity in your young readers? Books about art are a wonderful way to introduce children to famous artists and the joy of self expression. From playful board books about mixing colors to beautifully illustrated stories inspired by great masterpieces, art-themed books invite children to see the world a little differently. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
Go for the Gold! Winter Olympics Books for Kids
Bundle up and get ready for the Winter Olympics. Explore the Olympics with a mix of fiction and nonfiction for young readers. From real Olympic sports to imaginative snowy stories, these books bring the Games to life on every page. Curated by Katie Rivers.
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