Every child's favorite caterpillar first appeared in print 50 years ago. Children are invited to interact with The Very Hungry Caterpillar by using the die-cut holes to follow along as he eats all the food. There is no better way to celebrate Eric Carle's beloved classic than to explore other playful titles that children and families are…
Furry, Feathered and Fetching: 5 Articles About Pets
There's nothing like a good pet story, and some of the best are pretty unusual. Otters and vermin are trending, a woman marrying her dog, a clever avian and a valuable pug are topics in these recent articles. "The Cutest Animal on Instagram Is Possibly in Your Trash Can" by Gray Chapman The New York…
Welcome Mayor Lightfoot with Books Highlighting ‘Firsts’
Today Lori Lightfoot is sworn in as Chicago's mayor, becoming the first African American woman to lead our city. In honor of the new mayor's historic achievement, pick up some books celebrating other "firsts." We've compiled lists of stories of groundbreaking individuals who accomplished "firsts" in history that are both informative and inspiring. Adults Highlights…
Honor Richard Scarry with Graphic Novel Style Picture Books
June 5th is Richard Scarry’s 100th birthday! Celebrate by reading picture books that use graphic novel style storytelling.
Moving On: Graduation and Beyond
Graduation is approaching!! Moving on from high school can be both exciting and scary. Here are some books about teens making the same leap.
Top Picks: Patti LaBelle
Singer, actress, author, entrepreneur, woman extraordinaire Patti LaBelle turns 75 on May 24. Yes, I agree, she doesn’t look a day over 50! LaBelle is a true virtuoso. Born Patricia Louise Holte, her journey as a recording artist has known few boundaries. Her acclaimed works feature a variety of genres, from gospel to soul, blues…
Read Like Sherlock Holmes
Celebrate Sherlock Holmes Day on May 22 by reading like the beloved fictional detective. Here are some titles that Sherlock might have enjoyed. Sherlock Holmes was a bit ahead of his time in employing forensics on the pages of Arthur Conan Doyle's books before it became popular with professional detectives and police forces. It has…
Queen Victoria: Books and Movies in Honor of Her Bicentennial
Queen Victoria 200th Birthday Anniversary
Create a Buzz: Pollinator Gardening
Excited to get your spring plants into the ground? This year try planting a pollinator garden using native plants. You’ve probably heard that pollinators (mostly insects) are responsible for roughly 35 percent of crop production in the U.S., and that they‘re facing unprecedented threats from climate change, habitat loss, and pesticide use. Even if you…
Aaack! What To Read After Fifty Things That Aren’t My Fault
Books if you liked Fifty Things That Aren't My Fault by Cathy Guisewhite.
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