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YA Reads: Arab-American Heritage

Posted about 3 weeks ago by Genevievre Gray
Honor our Arab-American community members by recognizing and celebrating Arab-American Heritage Month, which takes place annually during the month of April. Established in 2022 by the Virginia General Assembly, Arab American Heritage […]
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The Busy Parents’ Book Club – “All Systems Red” by Martha Wells

Posted about 1 month ago by Jennifer Deuell
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March Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 1 month ago by Genevievre Gray
GENEVIEVRE RECOMMENDS THE SWANS OF HARLEM BY KAREN VALBY The Swans of Harlem is a remarkable work of narrative nonfiction, focusing on the lives of five of the founding ballerinas […]
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Reading in the Middle: March Madness

Posted about 2 months ago by Adriane Marshall
The term “middle grade readers” refers to children in the middle of elementary school, students between the ages of 8 and 12, or third though sixth grade. These readers have […]
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YA Reads: Fantasy, Mythology, Afrofuturism & Afrofantasy

Posted about 2 months ago by Genevievre Gray
Fantasy and Mythology are two genres that often captivate readers with their enchanting worlds and imaginative characters. Both featuring elements of the fantastic, they can capture readers’ imaginations and offer […]
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February Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 2 months ago by Genevievre Gray
GENEVIEVRE RECOMMENDS CHARMING AS A VERB BY BEN PHILIPPE Henri “Halti” Haltiwanger is a popular and oh so charming student at the renowned FATE Academy in NYC. While his charm comes […]
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YA Reads: Black Love and Black Joy

Posted about 2 months ago by Genevievre Gray
February is Black History Month, which is a time to honor and celebrate the rich cultural history and heritage of African Americans. Black history is something we strive to celebrate […]
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Reading in the Middle: National Make a Friend Day

Posted about 3 months ago by Adriane Marshall
The term “middle grade readers” refers to children in the middle of elementary school, students between the ages of 8 and 12, or third though sixth grade. These readers have […]
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The Busy Parents’ Book Club – “A Psalm for the Wild-Built” by Becky Chambers

Posted about 3 months ago by Jennifer Deuell
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January Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 3 months ago by Genevievre Gray
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 Team each recommends a favorite […]
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