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  • All Praises: Remembering Poet Nikki Giovanni

    Nikki Giovanni's vital and resonant poems live on the page, but out loud they really slayed.

  • Sneaky Reads: 10 Ninja Comics That Will Blow Your Mind

    These comics are sure to bring out your inner ninja.

  • 10 Titles To Read and Watch After Seeing ‘Wicked’

    You just saw 'Wicked.' Now what?

  • Kwanzaa and the Meaning of Unity

    Satisfy your thirst for cultural exploration by learning about Kwanzaa.

  • Jive Turkeys Everywhere: Best Books on Life in the 1970s

    The 1970s bridged the hippie/New Frontier 1960s to the Shoulder-padded/New Wave 1980s.

  • 15 Ways to Wrap Up James Baldwin’s Centenary

    This was the year of James Baldwin's 100th birthday, and the fire next time isn't candles on a cake.

  • Happy Good Grief Day: Must-Read Peanuts Comics for New Readers

    This Good Grief Day, check out these great Peanuts books. We promise Lucy won’t pull them away at the last minute.

  • Must-Read Holiday Cozy Mysteries

    Is there a better way to get into a holiday mood than to dive into a cozy mystery novel? How about diving into two! Wear your comfy pants, sip a hot beverage, and boom! Holiday self-care accomplished.

  • Gear Up for Invasion: Essential Mars Attacks Media

    Celebrate Red Planet Day with Mars Attacks. Ack, Ack!

  • The 15 Coldest Movies Ever

    There's nothing heartwarming about these fifteen chilly film classics. Don't forget your mittens.

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  • 10 Sensational Mech Books, 45 Years After Gundam

    Mobile Suit Gundam—one of the greatest mech anime of all time—debuted 45 years ago, and we’re celebrating with plenty of giant robot comics and manga. You just need your library card!

  • Why Aren’t You Drawing a Bird Right Now? These Books Will Help

    April 8th is Draw a Bird Day! Stock up on some of these great books to inspire your best avian art.

  • Happy 75th Birthday, NATO

    The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was born 75 years ago. It’s kind of like an exclusive country club only without the annual dues. And with tanks instead of golf carts.

  • 5 Books Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month & Ability Awareness

    A variety of books celebrating Arab American Heritage Month and ability awareness.

  • 10 Delicious Burrito-Sized Books to Eat (or Read) on National Burrito Day

    Please don't eat these books, as tempting as it may be.

  • Remembering Christopher Durang, the Playwright Who Explained it All For Us, Only Funny

    When Christopher Durang sat down to write a play about something, it's like he asked "Am I allowed to make this funny?" and if the answer was no, he did it anyway.

  • National Poetry Month for Little Ones

    Celebrate National Poetry Month this April with your littlest ones! Poetry and rhyming help grow strong readers by developing phonemic awareness.

  • Celebrate Jane Goodall’s 90th Birthday with These Knowledge-Filled Titles

    It's Jane Goodall's 90th birthday, and let's make sure it's not just chimpanzees who show up to her party.

  • Autism Awareness Month

    Explore titles that teach our littlest ones about autism that include autistic characters, and help address important concepts.

  • 10 Comics You Need to Read if You Love X-Men ‘97

    The X-Men of the ‘90s are back and better than ever. Check out comics that inspired both X-Men ‘97 and its beloved predecessor from 30 years ago.

  • From Fear to Eternity: 5 Horror Novels That Deserve Better Movie Adaptations and 5 Chillers Begging to be Adapted

    Horror done well is awe-inspiring, thoughtful, and mesmerizing. Horror done poorly is... well, pretty horrible. Here's a list of 5 misfires and 5 great titles that need to be adapted pronto.

  • Celebrate Arab-American Heritage Month with 10 Books Written by Women

    Observe Arab-American Heritage month by reading one of these great books written by women.

  • Spring Break Reads for Teens

    Spring into a book with these recommendations for teens.

  • Page-Turning Paris: 10 Book Recommendations to Celebrate 135 Years of the Eiffel Tower

    Paris beckons with its timeless allure as we celebrate the 135th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower.

  • Learn About Nuclear Energy, 45 Years After Three Mile Island

    The 45th anniversary of the Three Mile Island accident serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities, challenges, and potential associated with nuclear energy.

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