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The Secrets of the Crown: Reading Queen Elizabeth II
A handful of books providing perspective on the life and lifetime of Queen Elizabeth II.
Quick Hits: Dysfunctional Families, Unforgettable Characters, and Small-Town Intrigue
In Quick Hits, we look through our stacks to bring you books that, when they were published, elicited a lot of reaction and praise. Our selections will …
Open Your Heart: Finding Friends in Unlikely Places
A recommended reading list by Deborah Kerbel, whose new book is When Spider Met Shew, illustrated by Genevieve Cote.
The Chat with Elise Levine
Elise Levine's haunting new work is Say This: Two Novellas (Biblioasis). The book contains a pair of twin novellas linked by one devastating crime. The …
Be Yourself: Showing Off Versus Showing Up
"Showing Off is driven by our hunger for acceptance and belonging, but I believe the only way to really earn those treasures is through a commitment to …
8 New Picture Books for Storytime
With a new school year approaching, you may be preparing to select some new picture books for your classroom storytime. With so many to choose from, it …
Sensational Settings: Sometimes Hero, Sometimes Villain
A recommended reading list by author of new book Stargazer.
Most Anticipated: Our 2022 Books for Young Readers Fall Preview
All the picture books, middle grade and YA you'll be loving this fall!
August Eats: Barbecued Corn Salsa
An excerpt from Fermenting Made Simple: Delicious Recipes to Improve Your Gut Health