Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read which begin in 1982. it is normally observed during the last week of September, and focuses on the value of free and open access to information. Listed below are some of the books that have been challenged in the past across the country….
March is Women’s History Month and a time to highlight women’s great accomplishments. While we are remembering the brilliance of women in the past, we’re living history today! Who are the women making history right now? Here is a list of 10 women that are making their mark. This list is only a small sample…
Go out there and swear to this world your oath, not with your words, but with what you do. Not with your hand over your heart, but with your hand outstretched to a world that desperately needs your hand, your help, your insights, your creativity, your honor, your courage. It needs you.” — Senator Cory…
The United States celebrated Veteran’s Day every November 11th which observes the armistice that ended the First World War. The armistace went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918. It was called “Armistice Day” until May 1954 when Congress officially named it “Veteran’s Day.” The holiday…
Are you a student looking for a book to read for a book report, a reading list or just need good book? The books below might help you find your next reading adventure! For more ideas and listing of recommended books for other grades, click here. From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: The Killing of…
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Martin Luther King Jr. To celebrate the life and teachings of Dr. King, the Homewood Public Library is asking our local 6th-12th graders to write a poem/story or create a piece of art inspired by…
