Today is Tolkien Day, and, in honor of his contributions to the literary world (i.e. The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, etc.), I have compiled a list of fantasy books for middle graders that will surely prep them for the wonderful works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Of course, Harry Potter, The Land of Stories,…
Spring is natures way of saying, “Let’s Party!” Robin Williams If you want to DIG IN to learn more about gardening – the book below will get you on your way! Planting is fun! Your garden can be as big as your backyard or as tiny as a flower pot! Will it have veggies, flowers…
Lately, there has been a lot of fear and pain in the Asian communities in the United States. This stems from anti-Asian sentiments that people have heard, seen, and experienced since the start of the pandemic. However, let us keep in mind and remind everyone that racism against Asian people have been going on for…
de P. José Bubén Murillo Diaz
by Jeremy Shtern, Ope Akanbi, and Steph Hill
The year is going by so fast, and the next thing you know it’s already March. It is not a bad thing, because that means it’s time for March Madness! Basketball is such a fun sport to play and watch, and here in the Children’s Department, we have some great books for middle grade readers…
