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    Realistic Fiction for High School Readers

    Check out the following titles for teens in high school.

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    Short Books for High School Readers

    Check out these quick reads for teens!

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    Poetry for Middle School Readers

    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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    Mildred D. Taylor Wins Children’s Literature Legacy Award

    Author with Toledo roots wins prestigious American Library Association Award

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    Multicultural Teen Perspectives for High School Readers

    These novels about teens from different cultures offer multicultural perspectives about living in the United States.

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    Short Books for Middle School Readers

    Some of our favorite short books for middle school readers.

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    Sports Books for High School Readers

    Check out these sport books perfect for high school students.

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    Sports Books for Grades 1-3

    Put me in coach, I'm ready to play!

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    Women’s History Month for PreK-3

    March is Women's History month and is a great time to discover and celebrate women and their many contributions throughout history.

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    Attention Grabbing First Lines

    Teen novels with attention grabbing first lines.

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    Silly Picture Books With Unforgettable Characters

    Picture books with mass media tie-ins, muppets, a well-known pigeon and characters who are completely aware of the fact that they're in books.

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    For the Feminist Curious: A Steinem Sisters Collection Book List

    Are you curious about Feminism but don’t really know where to start? Don’t worry, we have your back.

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    Tracy K. Smith Is on a Mission

    Tracy K. Smith, the U.S. Poet Laureate, is taking poetry outside the box.

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    Riffing on the Bard

    A selection of books by contemporary authors reimagining Shakespeare's plays.

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    Clever with a Side of Sarcasm

    A selection of books for fans of clever, absurd and sarcastic humor.

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    Amusing Picture Books You and Your Child Will Cherish

    Funny, popular and beloved picture books you will enjoy reading with your kids.

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    Storytelling and Our Communities: Part II: Alzheimers

    Storytelling is the way I connect with other human beings, every day. One of the most amazing audiences to engage and connect with are adults with Alzheimer’s Disease.

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    Storytelling and Our Communities: Part I: Autism

    Storytelling is the way I connect with other human beings, every day. One of the most worthwhile audiences to engage and connect with are children with Autism.

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    Classic Picture Books You and Your Children Will Love

    Feel good picture books that will make you smile.

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    The Art of Storytelling: 5 Tips on Crafting Compelling Storylines

    Tips and resources to help you craft compelling storylines and draft dynamic dialogue.

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    Picture Books About Book-Loving Animals

    Stories for young children featuring characters who love to read books.

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    Building Great Learners Starts With Reading

    Since its inception in April 2014, the Ready to Read program has provided more than 4,000 parents and childcare providers with free kits and training, impacting the lives of more than 10,000 children.

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    Picture Books Filled With a Variety of Characters, Wit, Humor and Much More

    Stories and poems featuring atypical characters and memorable tales by Shel Silverstein, Mo Willems, Dr. Seuss, Adam Rex and many more.

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    A Brief History of the Spy Fiction Genre

    A very brief overview of the spy fiction genre along with a sampling of well-known spy novels.

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    Free Eggs? 5 Things to Know Before You Start a Backyard Chicken Flock

    Free range, organic eggs, raised in your backyard sound heavenly? Let your Library help you gather some relevant facts, before you make an eight year commitment to raising chickens.

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