Fall into Space
As the days grow colder and the leaves begin to change there’s no better time to embark on a cosmic journey through the pages of some captivating space-themed books.
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MoreBooks for Hobbits (Hobbit Day)
September 22nd is Hobbit Day! Eat, drink and be merry with books Hobbits would use to celebrate this special day.
MoreFall Fantasy
Is there anything better than fantasy in the fall?
MoreBefore "Summer" Slips Away
Hold on to the last days of summer with these fiction titles.
MoreDisability Pride Month 2024
Disability Pride Month celebrates people with disabilities and recognizes that disability is a natural, normal part of human diversity. Check out these books to learn more about disabled writers’ stories and the disability justice movement.
MoreWe Scream for Ice Cream
Established by the American Dairy Association, in conjunction with Senator Walter Dee Huddleston of Kentucky, and signed into law by president Ronald Reagan on July 9, 1984, National Ice Cream Month celebrates America's favorite treat. What better way to pass a warm summer day than with an icy cone and a chilling mystery?
MoreAlzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s can have a big impact on every member of the family, including children. Each child will react differently to someone who has the disease. Try books on this list to help children understand this disease.
MoreWorld Refugee Day 2024
The United Nations designated June 20 as World Refugee Day, an international day to honor people who have been forced out of their homes by conflict or persecution. Check out these books to learn more about refugees’ lives around the world.
MoreSolarpunk Fiction
Check out some great reads in this Sci-Fi subgenre! Solarpunk envisions an optimistic future life on Earth transformed by the use of sustainable energy and close co-existence of human beings with nature.
MoreAsian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
May 7, 1843, a 14-year-old Japanese fisherman named Manjiro stepped off a whaling ship onto U.S. soil, becoming the first person from Asia to officially immigrate to the United States. Later, in 1869, the month of May saw the completion of the transcontinental railroad, the construction of which could not have been realized without the effort of Chinese laborers. Since 1990 the U.S. government has designated the month of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, recognizing and celebrating the many achievements and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history and culture of the United States. Check out these books that speak to their struggles and triumphs!
MoreSpring Slashers
Spring is often associated with blooming flowers and sunny days, but for some, it brings to mind something darker – slashers. If you're one of those who prefer screams to sunshine, check out these chilling titles!
MoreFair Housing Month
On April 11, 1968, the Fair Housing Act first made housing discrimination illegal in the United States. Fifty-six years later, activists are still working to make the Act’s promises a reality for everyone. Check out these books to learn more about fair housing and housing justice.
MoreWomen in Science
In honor of Women’s History Month, check out these fiction and nonfiction books about women in science.
MoreIrish in America
According to the Library of Congress, as many as 4.5 million Irish arrived in the United States between 1820 and 1860 -over 1/3 of all immigrants to the USA during that time. They proceeded to make incalculable contributions to the life and culture of their adopted home, particularly in the areas of politics, industry, organized labor, religion, literature, music, and art. Celebrate Irish Americans with these reads!
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