Series Spotlight:  The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel
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Series Spotlight: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel

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 The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series by Michael Scott. Irish-born Michael Scott began writing over thirty-five years ago, and is one of Ireland’s most…

Series Spotlight: Lost Art Mysteries
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Series Spotlight: Lost Art Mysteries

Lost Art Mysteries is a fast-action thriller series written by Deron R. Hicks. The feature that makes this series is digitally interactive! There are QR codes printed inside the book, so you can see the art that is featured in the story! If you love chasing clues and solving mysteries – then this series is…

Series Spotlight:  The Reckoners
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Series Spotlight: The Reckoners

The Reckoners is a sci-fy/fantasy series written by YA author Brandon Sanderson. Born in Nebraska, he did not start into reading until his teacher recommended the book Dragonsbane by Barbara Hambly. The Reckoners is a futuristic adventure that follows a group known as “the reckoners” who form a resistence movement against the ruling force called…

YA Hispanic/Latinx Writers
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YA Hispanic/Latinx Writers

This blog highlights Hispanic/Latinx writers. What is the difference between ‘Hispanic’ and ‘Latinx” anyway? It can be confusing! Latinx is a term that describes someone who comes from or whose family comes from Central American or South America. Not all countries in Central and South America speak Spanish – some speak French, Portuguese – even…

Learn About: Hispanic Heritage Month
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Learn About: Hispanic Heritage Month

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…

Great Books for 9th Graders
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Great Books for 9th Graders

Are you a student looking for a book to read for a book report, a reading list or just need good book? The books below might help you find your next reading adventure! For more ideas and listing of recommended books for other grades, click here. A Pho Love Story/Loan Le Two Vietnamese-American teens fall in…