Native American Heritage Month

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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. … Read More

Hot Off The Press #1121

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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 … Read More

Teen Reads: Native American Heritage Month

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The first American Indian Day was celebrated in May 1916 in New York, when Red Fox James, a Blackfeet Indian, rode his horse from state to state, getting support to have a day honoring American Indians. In 1990, President George H.W. … Read More

Teen Reads: Historical Fiction (WWII)

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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 … Read More

Around the world in seven reads

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Want a no risk way to travel during the pandemic? Pick up a historical fiction novel from the Homewood Public Library! Transport yourself across the continents with these 7 picks from Library Tech Ella! The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich … Read More