Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison (born Chloe Ardelia Wofford, February 18, 1931) was an American novelist, essayist, editor, teacher and professor emeritus at Princeton University. Morrison won the Pulitzer Prize and the American Book Award in 1988 for Beloved (1987). The novel was adapted into a film of the same name (starring Oprah Winfrey and Danny Glover) in 1998. Morrison was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. In 1996, the National…

NATIONAL WELLNESS MONTH

NATIONAL WELLNESS MONTH All during August, National Wellness Month focuses on self-care, managing stress and promoting healthy routines. Create wholesome habits in your lifestyle all month long and see how much better you feel! Research has shown self-care helps manage stress and promotes happiness. Whether you challenge yourself to a new yoga pose or try…

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Explore Manga

Manga are comics or graphic novels created in Japan or by creators in the Japanese language. The word “manga” is  Japanese word composed of the two kanji: “man” meaning “whimsical or impromptu” and “ga” meaning “pictures”. Manga stories are typically printed in black-and-white, however, some full-color manga does exist.   A manga artist will work with assistants in a small studio and is associated with a with…

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Teen Reads: Guy Fiction

If you are looking for teen books that are geared towards guy-oriented, thrill-seeking, action-adventure content- this is the list for you. Unwind by Neal Shusterman    In a world where parents can choose to have their teenagers unwound and harvested for transplants, teens must be on their best behavior, at least until their 18th birthday….