Leaves are falling and its getting chilly! Take some “me time” and learn something new! Take a look at some of the books we are super excited about this month. Interested in reserving a title? Simply click on the title to be redirected to our online catalog Drawing secrets revealed : basics by Parks, Sarah Artist extraordinaire…
Flygirl – Smith, Sherri L. Ida Mae Jones dreams of flight. Her daddy was a pilot and being black didn’t stop him from fulfilling his dreams. But her daddy’s gone now, and being a woman, and being black, are two strikes against her. When America enters the war with Germany and Japan, the Army creates…
QUICK FACTS@ Markus Zusak Genre: YA/Realistic Fiction/Historical Fiction/ Born and currently lives in Sydney Australia with wife and children New York Times Best Seller Author Has won numerous literary awards His novel The Book Thief was made into movie The book thief – Zusak, Markus. It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its…
In 2000, the UN established June 20 as World Refugee Day. This day allows us to shine a spotlight on the bravery, courage, and hardships of refugees. According to the UNCHR, more than 70 million refugees were displaced by the end of 2019. The Homewood Public Library would like to take today to highlight fiction…
