To middle school and beyond, these graphic novels make the mundane events of everyday life into heart-pounding pieces of art. Check out these titles suggested by Library Tech Ella! Go with the Flow by Lily Williams Budding artist Abby, jokester Christine, and Jane Austen superfan Brit are best friends who are ready to enact change…
March 8 is the global celebration of International Women’s Day. This day is dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women. We compiled 30 of our favorite teen reads that celebrate today’s trailblazing women and the women who paved the way to get here. See a title you like? Click on the title to place your…
“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…
Bill nye’s great big world of science by Nye, Bill. Science educator, TV host, and New York Times–bestselling author Bill Nye is on a mission to help kids understand and appreciate the science that makes our world work. Featuring a range of subjects—physics, chemistry, geology, biology, astronomy, global warming, and more—this profusely illustrated book covers the basic…
“May joy and peace surround you, contentment latch your door, and happiness be with you now and bless you evermore!” Traditional Irish Blessing Ireland – it’s called Éire in Irish and also known as the Republic of Ireland. Ireland only covers a part of the island. The rest of the island is made of Northern…
“Now all we need is to continue to speak the truth fearlessly, and we shall add to our number those who will turn the scale to the side of equal and full justice in all things.” Lucy Stone ‘Suffrage’ means the right to vote in a political election. In the past, people were banned from voting…
