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….
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 Creekwood/Simonverse series by Becky Albertalli. Becky Albertalli was born and raised in the Atlanta, Georgia suburbs . She is a clinical psychologist who specializes in working…
Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Makes Us Whole In her new masterpiece, the author of the bestselling phenomenon Quiet reveals the power of a bittersweet outlook on life, and why we’ve been so blind to its value. With Quiet, Susan Cain urged our society to cultivate space for the undervalued, indispensable introverts among us, thereby revealing an untapped…
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th to October 15th. It is a time to highlight the history, culture and contributions of American’s who trace their heritage to Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Spain. Listed below are wide range of titles that reflect various experiences in the Latino culture. Before…
Happy June! As you may or may not know, May was Mental Health Awareness Month. This post is to encourage everyone to extend mental health awareness into a year-round exercise. For those of you who are already keenly aware of your mental health, or rather the struggles you’ve had with it, these stories are to…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It began in1949 by the Mental Health America (MHA) organization. It’s purpose is to provide a gentle reminder that that mental health is essential to all and that those living with mental health issues are deserving of care, understanding, compassion, and a chance for hope, healing, recovery, and fulfillment. Below are…
