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Crumbs by Danie Stirling

“That feeling that's half doubt - But half hope, too. And it feels like your heart's a helium balloon that's going to float away? Or just... pop?”

Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month

The Arab world is comprised of 22 countries that span from North Africa to East Asia. The culture in the Arab world is rich and diverse and well worth celebrating. This month long celebration is perfect for families with roots to the Arab world as well as for families to explore a culture and history they might be less familiar with.
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Celebrate National Poetry Month

Poetry offers wordplay perfect for readers (and listeners) of all ages. From nursery rhymes to novels in verse, there is something for everyone!

Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser

“My abuela is outta church. You know how she gets when I don’t answer her calls.”

Gallant by V.E. Schwab

“When people see tears, they stop listening to your hands or your words or anything else you have to say. And it doesn't matter if the tears are angry or sad, frightened or frustrated. All they see is a girl crying.”

Welcome to St. Hell by Lewis Hancox

“He knows she hates her body, he knows she’s confused about who to snog. He knows she’s really a he.”

The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf

The Overnight Guest is a thriller, written in three different voices until it all comes together in the end.

A Bear Far From Home by Susan Fletcher

“It was a place that fit her perfectly. It would have been home to her all her life…if not for the trappers. But one day, her world changed forever.”

The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill

"I will share whatever I can. After all, the more you give, the more you have. It is the only true thing I know.”

As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh

A beautifully written novel about love, family and hope during a war that seems hopeless.

The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

A page-turner with twists and secrets galore!

The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas

A very cute and fun romance!

The Book Woman’s Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson

“You grow readers, expand minds, if you let them choose, but you go banning a read, you stunt the whole community.”

Pizza! A Slice of History by Greg Pizzoli

“In the United States of America, we eat 350 slices of pizza every second. How many have you eaten?”

The Girl in White by Lindsay Currie

“Speaking up for people who don’t have a voice is important…It's the right thing to do, even if it's hard.”

Leila the Perfect Witch by Flavia Z. Drago

“For each of her talents, Leila had won a trophy, but she was saving a special spot for the most important one of all. Her dream was to win THE MAGNIFICENT WITCHY CAKE-OFF!”

The Elephant Girl by James Patterson and Ellen Banda-Aaku

Jama is a 12-year-old girl living in Kenya. She loves elephants more than she loves most people. Jama wants more than marriage and motherhood. She wants an education and autonomy.

Knitting for National Parks by Nancy Bates

Even though I crochet and don't knit, I've been excited for this book to come in, and it is as fun as I expected!

Celebrate Women’s History Month

March is designated as Women's History Month and celebrates the wide contributions and achievements of women during the entirety of American history. What started as a week long celebration in 1982 became a month long celebration in 1987. It is the perfect time to explore a bit of history that you may not be familiar with!
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