Halloween Reads: Halloween History
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Halloween Reads: Halloween History

Spooky season is upon us! The line between real and unreal begins to blur in the month of October. To learn more about the legends and beliefs that influence our interest in the horrible and occult check out books on strange phenomenons, frightful folklore, and horror history in Homewood’s nonfiction section. The Encyclopedia of Superstitions…

Teen Reads: Murder Mysteries
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Teen Reads: Murder Mysteries

UPCOMING EVENTS – Teen Murder Mystery Night Monday, October 11, 2021 from 6-7:15 p.m. Large Auditorium Be part of the mystery and help solve the crime! Just like a game of Clue, every character is important. Closer to the event, you will be assigned a character, so please only register if you are sure you…

Teen Reads:  Hispanic Lead Characters
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Teen Reads: Hispanic Lead Characters

Latinx representation is starting to trend in YA literature! Hispanic/Latinx writers gaining more opportunities to write using flavors of their culture and life expereinces. Here are 12 YA titles that center around a Hispanic/Latinx main character. These books range from inspirational, to fantasy and romance. These authors mix in the richness of Hispanic/Latinx culture. into…

Teen Reads: Fiction Set in Japan
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Teen Reads: Fiction Set in Japan

  Flame in the mist – Ahdieh, Renée The only daughter of a prominent samurai, Mariko has always known she’d been raised for one purpose and one purpose only: to marry. Never mind her cunning, which rivals that of her twin brother, Kenshin, or her skills as an accomplished alchemist. Since Mariko was not born…

Explore:  Norse Mythology
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Explore: Norse Mythology

Norse myths : tales of Odin, Thor, and Loki – Crossley-Holland, Kevin. A collaboration by two talented creators provides the perfect means to delve into Norse mythology and pore over the enthralling exploits of all-powerful Odin; mighty Thor and his hammer, Mjolnir; and Loki, the infamous trickster. From the creation of the nine worlds to…