Powerful and inspiring books for children to help us to understand the immigration experience. Curated by Bonita Bignar
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Learning to Share
"Sharing is caring" is a phrase that has ingrained itself in our vocabulary, but do kids really grasp our meaning when we say those words? These books are perfect for teaching kids the importance of sharing in ways they can easily understand. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
From Book to Screen: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snake
On November 17th The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes movie will premiere on Netflix and the movie is based off of the prequel book to The Hunger Games Series. Set 64 years before Katniss enters the arena The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes follows handsome and charming Coriolanus Snow and the events that turn him from mentor for the Tenth Hunger Games into the tyrannical President of Panem readers of the series know and hate. Want more? Check out these read alikes. Curated by Ashley Lee.
Watch This: The Great Courses
Stream the best of The Great Courses! Each course includes multiple episodes, and the courses cover everything from science to history to personal wellbeing. Fuel lifelong learning with new titles now available on kanopy.com. Curated by Alyssa Devall
Deep Dives into Ocean Ecology
The sea has been a source of mystery and fascination throughout human history, and it continues to inspire artists, scientists, and curious people of all kinds today. These books delve into the natural wonder of our world's oceans, from scientific research to artistic inspiration, from deep human history to contemporary issues in resource management and ecological preservation. Curated by Ashley Lewis
Haunted Louisiana
Unearth the ghostly secrets of Louisiana and embark on a haunting journey through these eerie reads. Curated by Jessica Schiefelbein.
Haunted Houses
If you are a fan of such horror classics as The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson or The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson, you should check out these modern haunted house novels that will leave you wanting to sleep with the lights on. Curated by Tabor Millien.
Wednesday Addams
If you're looking for books similar to the show Wednesday, you might enjoy these reads. The books listed offer a mix of supernatural elements, mystery, fantasy, and dark humor. Curated by Katie Rivers Ocmond.
Otherworldly Novellas
Step foot into another world of fantasy or science fiction creation with a lower time commitment than typical novels. Check out these otherworldly novellas that are nearly all under 200 pages. Curated by Samantha Matherne
Music with Vision: Did You Know?
medici.tv is the world's leading classical music channel. medici.tv offers access to the best of classical music to viewers worldwide. Enjoy this resource for FREE with your Ascenion Parish Library card and discover classical music programming: stunning live events from the world’s most prestigious halls, plus thousands of concerts, operas, ballets, and more. Take a look at these books to learn even more about music with vision. Curated by Christopher Achee with Katie Rivers Ocmond.
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