https://youtu.be/T1975iU90n8 Video of Ms. Becca talking about three audiobooks for kids Abraham Lincoln, Pro Wrestler by Steve Sheinkin When Abraham Lincoln overhears school, kids say in history class that history is so boring he warns them not to do it again or they will not like what happens! In this time travelling novel Doc and…
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One Last Word by Nikki Grimes
One Last Word, Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance by Nikki Grimes author Nikki Grimes, photo by Aaron Lemen Original poems from the Harlem Renaissance are used as the foundation for Grimes new poems in the beautiful poetry book, One Last Word, Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance. Grimes brings the Harlem Renaissance right to the present with…
Learn About Loving Day
Loving v. Virginia (1967) was a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court that struck down laws banning interracial marriage. The decision was followed by an increase in interracial marriages in the U.S. and is remembered annually on June 12th, Loving Day.
Anti-racist Books and Resources for Families
In turbulent times, we realize it can be helpful to use literature as a way to discuss and explain difficult situations with your children. MPPL Youth Services staff have curated a collection of books and resources to assist you as you discuss events with the youngest members of your family. The Undefeated e-bookTrombone Shorty e-book,…
E-book-Dragons in a Bag
Dragons in a Bag is the first in a series, and is a great transitional chapter book for fans of The Magic Treehouse and The Unicorn Rescue Society series. You can check out the e-book from OverDrive! From the publisher's description: "The dragon's out of the bag in this diverse, young urban fantasy from an…
