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Native American Heritage Month

ByTwinkle Snowflake November 9, 2022November 5, 2022

November is Native American Heritage Month highlighting Native American authors who have given us a glimpse of their history and culture. The writings of these authors chronicles the heritage and struggles as well as finding their place in today’s world. If you are interested learning more, here is a list that spotlights Native American writers…

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Read Your Sign: Virgo

ByRachel Blair September 22, 2022September 10, 2022

Virgos are often put down badly by many astrologers and written up as being fussy and narrow-minded. But when a Virgo shines, there is practically no sign to match their inner light. An in-tune Virgo is a treat to meet. When a Virgo is confident within themselves they are the most successful, structured and creative…

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Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month

ByRachel Blair September 15, 2022September 14, 2022

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage month is September 15 through October 15. This is a time to promote Hispanic and Latinx histories and cultures. What better way to celebrate than to check out one of the books below? We have picked out Latinx stories for all ages. Stop by the Homewood Public Library to find books to read…

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Series Spotlight: Arc of a Scythe

ByTwinkle Snowflake September 10, 2022September 9, 2022

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). This time we highlight the Arc of a Scythe series by Neal Shusterman. Neal Shusterman has earned a reputation as a storyteller and dynamic speaker. As a speaker, he is in…

Teen/YA Books | Teen/YA Fiction | Teen/YA: eBooks/eAudiobooks | Teens

Series Spotlight: The Tiger At Midnight

ByTwinkle Snowflake September 7, 2022August 13, 2022

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). This time we highlight The Tiger At Midnight series by Swati Teerdhala. Swati Teerdhala is a graduate from the University of Virginia with a BS in finance and BA in history,…

Teen/YA Books | Teen/YA Fiction | Teen/YA: eBooks/eAudiobooks | Teens

Series Spotlight: Waste of Space

ByTwinkle Snowflake August 24, 2022August 13, 2022

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). This time we highlight the Moon Base Alpha series by Stuart Gibbs. Stuart Gibbs is the author of five bestselling middle grade series: Spy School, FunJungle, Charlie Thorne, Moon Base Alpha and The Last…