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Lady Whistledown Recommends
Posted 10/01/21 by Jozlyn H
Let it be known, if there is a scandal, I shall uncover it and share every last detail. These books are sure to be full of them.
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Banned Books Week 2021: Harry Potter: The Most Challenged Book of the 21st Century
Posted 09/26/21 by Jozlyn H
How can a book series be the most challenged in the 21st century, yet the best-selling series of all time? Find out here!
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Historic Heroines: American Revolutionaries
Posted 07/02/21 by Jozlyn H
Taking a look at some of the extraordinary women who helped the cause during the American Revolution.
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Historic Anti-Heroines: Bad Seeds
Posted 06/24/21 by Jozlyn H
Fact and fiction material for some of the most hated, ruthless women in history.
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Historic Heroines: Medieval Powerhouses, Part 2
Posted 05/25/21 by Jozlyn H
A continuum of Medieval women that left a big footprint in history and book lists to read more about them.
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LGBTQIA+ Books for Teens
Posted 04/28/21 by Jozlyn H
A list of just a few favorite LGBTQIA+ teen fiction books.
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WW2 Fiction resources for Upper Elementary (4-5); Middle School (6-8)
Posted 04/27/21 by Jozlyn H
A list of 9 World War Two fiction titles appropriate for Upper Elementary and Middle School audiences.
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Historic Heroines: Renaissance Queens
Posted 04/26/21 by Jozlyn H
Five grand women and epic books to go along with them.
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Ohio Biographies resources for High School: (9-12)
Posted 04/20/21 by Jozlyn H
Biographies on famous people from Ohio for your next report.
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Fairy Tales for Adults
Posted 04/15/21 by Jozlyn H
Behold, the perfect list for your fairy tale loving heart. Fairy tale stories and retellings for adult readers.
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Top Ten Teen Books
Posted 03/12/21 by Jozlyn H
In 2020, teens across the country voted these 10 books as their most favorite. Be a part of the vote for 2021!
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Realistic Fiction Resources for Middle School Readers
Posted 03/10/21 by Jozlyn H
A curated list of realistic fiction books for 6th to 8th graders.
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Happy Birthday Sarah J Maas!
Posted 03/05/21 by Jozlyn H
In conjunction with Women’s History Month and her birthday, let us celebrate this author who is making women’s history as we speak… or read!
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Poetry for Middle School Readers
Posted 02/24/21 by Jozlyn H
Middle school comes with a lot of feelings. Poetry is a beautiful outlet of those feelings. Share these great books with your middle schooler.
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Short Books for Middle School Readers
Posted 02/22/21 by Jozlyn H
Some of our favorite short books for middle school readers.
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Best Series Books for Middle School Readers
Posted 02/09/21 by Jozlyn H
Our favorite series in many forms can be found in this list for Middle Schoolers.
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Fantasy Books for Grades 4-5
Posted 02/08/21 by Jozlyn H
Magic, mischief, and mayhem! Find fantastical elements in these books for middle school readers.
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Top LGBTQAI+ Adult Fiction
Posted 02/02/21 by Jozlyn H
A list of some of the most sought after LGBTQAI books for adult readers.
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LGBTQAI+ Fantasy Books
Posted 01/27/21 by Jozlyn H
Fantasy and LGBTQAI+ books for adult readers are aligned here.
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Chinese New Year resources for Grades PreK-5
Posted 01/25/21 by Jozlyn H
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with these beautiful eBooks.
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Unplugged Play resources for Grades PreK-5
Posted 01/20/21 by Jozlyn H
Do you feel like your children use electronics too often? Check out these great books for ideas on unplugged play!
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Happy Birthday Philippa Gregory!
Posted 01/08/21 by Jozlyn H
The Queen of Royal fiction is celebrating her birthday on January 9th.
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If You Like Historical Fiction
Posted 12/21/20 by Jozlyn H
If you liked these five historical fiction books, chances are you will like these other five!
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New Year's resources for Grades PreK-5
Posted 12/16/20 by Jozlyn H
Celebrate the 2021 New Year with these great eBooks.
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If You Like Fantasy
Posted 12/16/20 by Jozlyn H
If you liked any of these five fantasy books, you may like these other titles, too!
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