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Black History Month: A Reading list for Grade School
Celebrate Black History Month with books by Black authors and writing focusing on Black characters, history, and culture. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of Black history and experiences, as well as highlight authors and stories from a variety of genres.
Posted by Book Rex on February 10, 2021
Black History Month: A Reading List for Children and Families
Celebrate Black History Month with books by Black authors and writing focusing on Black characters, history, and culture. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on February 10, 2021
Picture Books Featuring the Alphabet
Whether you are looking for a fun new books to share together or want to enrich your reader's homeschool curriculum, choosing a book that features a letter in the alphabet Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on December 30, 2020
Disability & Neurodiversity: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to educate, entertain, amplify disabled voices, and encourage a dialogue on topics of disability and neurodiversity.
Posted by Book Rex on December 21, 2020
Disability & Neurodiversity: A Reading List for Grade School
We hope these selections serve to educate, entertain, amplify disabled voices, and encourage a dialogue on topics of disability and neurodiversity.
Posted by Book Rex on December 21, 2020
One Community, Many Voices: A Reading List for Children & Families
This list is a great way to start your Westmont Reads experience. WPL librarians have selected titles for all ages by authors from a wide range of communities, backgrounds, experiences, Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on December 13, 2020
One Community, Many Voices: A Grade School Reading List
This list is a great way to start your Westmont Reads experience. WPL librarians have selected titles for all ages by authors from a wide range of communities, backgrounds, experiences, Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on December 13, 2020
Teen Winter Romances
A list of romantic books for teens that take place over the holiday season. My True Love Gave to Me edited by Stephanie Perkins If you love holiday stories, holiday movies, made-for-TV-holiday specials, or holiday episodes of your favorite sitcoms, there’s something here for everyone. This anthology features twelve holiday stories by twelve bestselling young adult writers. Available formats: Book, Ebook (Overdrive by Media on Demand) Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on December 11, 2020
Mass Incarceration: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of incarceration and the impact of mass incarceration on individuals, families, and communities.
Posted by Book Rex on September 8, 2020
Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World
Published in 2020, but before the Covid-19 pandemic took hold, this book is remarkably timely. Our world is truly unpredictable, and even the near future is uncertain. The author, a Read more...
Dreamers
Yuyi and her son leave Mexico and travel to the United States. They are welcomed in a language not yet their own and have to learn and discover many new Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on July 2, 2020
When Mischief Came to Town
Fans of Pippi Longstocking and Anne of Green Gables will adore the story of 10-year-old Inge Marie Jensen; a spunky, recently orphaned girl who arrives at a dreary Danish island Read more...
Amal Unbound
Amal Unbound tells the story of a twelve year old girl growing up in a small village in Pakistan. As the oldest in her family, it falls to Amal to stay home to care for the house while her mother recovers from childbirth. It is Amal’s duty to forego schooling in order to take care of her sisters. It is Amal’s duty to stay silent, even in the face of Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on May 7, 2020
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
This glimpse into the mind and heart of a girl who doesn't fit the "norm" will make readers laugh, cry, and cheer for Lucy, while learning to celebrate what is Read more...
Posted by Kristi M. on April 30, 2020
The Call of the Wild + Free
Part memoir and part handbook, The Call of the Wild + Free focuses on inspiring and encouraging families to keep a sense of wonder and curiosity alive in their children. Read more...