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Reading Recommendations

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Reading in the Middle: Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month

Posted about 2 hours ago by Adriane Marshall
May is AANHPI Heritage Month! AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) was first designated as a week celebration in 1978 by President Jimmy Carter. In 1990 Congress designated […]
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: A Booklist

Posted about 2 weeks ago by Jennifer Deuell
Every May, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month offers an opportunity to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander […]
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April Book Chat with the Young Adult Team

Posted about 3 weeks ago by Genevievre Wood
What We’re Reading (and Loving) Don’t know what to read next? Looking for YA book recommendations? Welcome to the Book Chat with the Young Adult Team. Every month, the YA […]
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Reading in the Middle: Books to Make You Laugh

Posted about 1 month ago by Adriane Marshall
April is National Humour Month! This month we are celebrating all things funny! National Humor Month is celebrated annually starting with April Fool’s Day on April 1st! This celebration started […]
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YA Reads: Novels in Verse

Posted about 1 month ago by Genevievre Wood
Fresh Picks from the YA Shelf Each month we explore a new theme, buzzworthy topic, or genre in young adult literature. Included is a curated list of reads that capture […]
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Social-Emotional Book Recommendations for Babies to Preschoolers

Posted about 2 months ago by Genevievre Wood
This blog was written by Meredith Wells, VCU Capstone Student in Occupational Therapy. Young children are learning how to understand their emotions, use their bodies, and interact with others long […]
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March Book Chat with Youth Services Team

Posted about 2 months ago by Madison Eversoll
Welcome to another installment in our series of blog posts featuring children’s books we’re currently loving! “Book Chat with the Youth Services Team” features one book recommendation from each of […]
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Spring is for Gardening!

Posted about 2 months ago by Lisa Crisman
RVA truly had winter this year! Spring has come, trees are blooming and the ground is warming. It’s the perfect time to start seeds inside in containers or outside in […]
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Reading in the Middle: Books Written by Women

Posted about 2 months ago by Adriane Marshall
March is Women’s History Month. The entire month is dedicated to celebrating the role of women in American history. Women’s History Month began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, […]
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March Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 2 months ago by Genevievre Wood
What We’re Reading (and Loving) Don’t know what to read next? Looking for YA book recommendations? Welcome to the Book Chat with the Young Adult Team. Every month, the YA […]
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