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Notes From a Children's Librarian: Books on Health and Wellness
Books that focus on self-awareness—understanding personal strengths, recognizing sources of stress, making decisions, and evaluating choices
Awesome Girls in Middle-Grade Fiction
A recommended reading list by Julia Nobel, whose novel is The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane.
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Books on Health and Safety
Our Children's Librarian columnist, Julie Booker, brings us a new view from the stacks every month.
Most Anticipated: Our 2019 Books for Young Readers Spring Preview
Last but certainly not least in our 2019 Spring Preview is our Books for Young Readers list: books that will delight readers of all ages.
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Get Dancing
These picture books can’t teach you how to dance, but they can inspire you.
Picture Books are for Everyone: A Holiday List
Not just for kids anymore. Readers of all ages will appreciate this selection of some of the most wonderful picture books of the year.
STEM Books to Inspire Young Readers
Great recommendations from our Children's Librarian in her latest column.
Seeds of a Story: Kids' Book Nominees Tell All
From Beyonce's "Lemonade" to Sigur Ross, a game of shinny in the woods, a grandfather stationed on a training vessel during the Halifax Explosion, and …
Notes From a Children's Librarian: Books on Biodiversity
Books complementing the Grade 6 Biodiversity unit.
Five Perfect Picture Books for October
The days are growing shorter, but the books have never better. These titles will bring you a bit of spooky, some autumn leaves, a zombie prince, and …