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YA Reads: Arab-American Heritage

Posted about 2 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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March Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 4 weeks 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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YA Reads: Fantasy, Mythology, Afrofuturism & Afrofantasy

Posted about 1 month 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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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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YA Reads: Retellings

Posted about 3 months ago by Genevievre Gray
New Year, new you? How about New Year, new take on a classic? These YA fictional retellings breathe new life into time honored classic stories and refresh beloved fairy tales. […]
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YA Winter Reads

Posted about 4 months ago by Genevievre Gray
With temperatures dropping into the 20s this week, there is something magical about curling up with a good winter-themed YA book. Imagine sipping hot chocolate, wrapped in a warm blanket […]
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November Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 5 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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YA Reads: Native American and Indigenous Peoples Month

Posted about 5 months ago by Genevievre Gray
Richmond Public Library celebrates our Indigenous community members by recognizing Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month (also celebrated as Native American Heritage Month in the US), which takes place annually during the […]
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YA Reads: Spooky Season

Posted about 6 months ago by Genevievre Gray
As the leaves change and the nights grow longer, it’s time to dive into the eerie and enchanting world of Spooky Season books! This time of year is perfect for […]
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October Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 6 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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