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.
Get in the holiday spirit with some tunes on Freegal. Holiday songs continue to evolve, blending old traditions with fresh interpretations, ensuring they remain a cherished part of seasonal celebrations. Learn the history of these holiday songs from our database, EBSCOhost and books in our collection. Curated by Katie Rivers
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.
We all leave traces of ourselves in the world: the clothes we wear, our automobiles and house fixtures, the books we read and pass along, the materials we create and transform. Material culture explores how everyday items -clothes, tools, furniture, technology - reflect the social and cultural frameworks we live in. These books reveal the hidden stories of objects and invite us to think about our material world in a new light. Curated by Ashley Lewis.
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.
The spooky season has arrived. Let's celebrate with pumpkins, warm treats, and dressing up in your favorite eerie costumes but remember real life can be scarier than the holidays. These gripping reads confront the unsettling truth that reality can be far more terrifying than fiction. From the shadows of our past to the anxieties of modern life, each tale unearths the horrors that hide just beneath the surface of normalcy. Read about devastating disasters, catastrophes, and spine-chilling real life experiences. Curated by Katie Rivers.
Step into the mystical world of magic and wonder in the south. Let these books take you on a journey through the enchanted south and explore ancient traditions, folklore, and the power of nature. Curated by Tabor Millien.
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