Juneteenth
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Juneteenth

Books for Teens Dread Nation Jane McKeene was born two days before the dead began to walk the battlefields of Gettysburg and Chancellorsville—derailing the War Between the States and changing America forever. In this new nation, safety for all depends on the work of a few, and laws like the Native and Negro Reeducation Act…

Series Spolight: Simonverse
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Series Spolight: Simonverse

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…

Celebrate: AAPI
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Celebrate: AAPI

Fast Facts @ Asian American-Pacific Islander Heritage Month May was annually designated as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in 1992 AAPI Heritage Month celebrates the unique experiences of all AAPI immigrants and citizens in the United States and their distinctive histories, traditions and cultures Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are the fastest growing group in the United States…