For this Read Woke challenge week, we will be focusing on the topics of poverty and homelessness. Each book that’s listed, highlights the challenges many people face due to the lack of resources, advocates, and even the harsh and violent realities of their foundational environment. It is very important for all of us to understand…
Join us for an online reading challenge that is all about discovering diverse titles! Starting September 1, log your books and earn badges for a chance to win diverse book bundles and prizes. Open to all ages, register at homewood.beanstack.org. This week, our suggested reading list spotlights characters and stories centered around Hispanic American/Latinx culture….
This blog focuses on books/series that are similar to some of our most popular titles. There are things going on in the world today that we may not fully understand. At times it seems overwhelming for everyone. Books can play an important role in helping us get a new perspective. Reading safely places us in…
“Los estudiantes de hoy en día han estado en contacto con las tecnologías desde los primeros estadios de su niñez, son lo que se llama nativos digitales. Tienen facilidad para la comprensión del funcionamiento básico de los dispositivos y el software, pero ello no significa que entiendan mejor el marco digital en el que se desarrolla la sociedad actual.” (F. Adell)
September 15-October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, and these are books that we enjoy all year long here in the Homewood Public Library Children’s Department. These books also go along with our Read Woke challenge at homewood.beanstack.org for the Hispanic American/LatinX Voices reading badge. Opuestos : Mexican folk art opposites in English and Spanish /…
Series Spotlight: Goddess War by Kendare Blake Looking to get lost in a new adventure? Let’s dive deep. Series Spotlight highlights various Teen/YA Book Series. (Titles are listed in series order) Goddess War is a Young Adult series written by Kendare Blake. She has written of several novels and short stories. She was born in…
