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Celebrate International Friendship Day with a Book—and a Friend, of Course!

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When the United Nations first proclaimed July 30 as International Day of Friendship, the idea was to shine a spotlight on how “friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.” Nine years on, we certainly want to celebrate friendship’s power in today’s world. If you can visit […]

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Wild about Wildlife

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July is a wildly great time to celebrate wildlife! We’ve seen lots of pictures and reports about one side effect of social lockdowns in many locations giving urban dwellers more up-close visits by wildlife who generally steer clear of busy streets. Whether you’ve seen bears, coyotes, bunnies, turkeys, deer, or other wildlife up close lately,

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World Listening Day

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While every day is a good day to listen here are some extra ideas for July 18, which is World Listening Day. Let’s start by exploring audiobook listening’s role in book enjoyment and literacy. You can visit the Sound Learning APA initiative’s site for a wealth of research information about the effects of listening on

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Picnic Days

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Several countries, towns, and neighborhoods around the world celebrate official Picnic Days in July. Even in a year when attending a big outdoor gathering might not work well, you can still have a variety of picnic events on a smaller scale. Pack a basket or a paper bag, take a tablecloth or a towel to

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Father’s Day Picture Books and Books with Pictures

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Fathers receive their special day of public (and family) recognition on the third Sunday of June. To celebrate, we’ve gone to our stacks to show off some books featuring stories (and pictures) about dads. The Haircut, by Theo Heras and illustrated by Renné Benoit (Pajama Press) provides a toddler and daddy bonding story of a first

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Black Lives Matter All the Time for All Children

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At a time when many people around the world find themselves willing to focus on the material truth that Black Lives Matter, we want to make sure that all kids—regardless of identity—have plenty of access to books that show and tell the wide range of interests, appearances, languages, and concerns that everyone, including Black children,

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Read Your Way into Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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We’re always on the lookout for books that reflect authentic cultures and come from voices that are authentic reflections of the cultures about which they tell stories. May is a month designated for celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander roots in American cultures, so it’s a great time to explore kids’ books that reflect the vast

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Children’s Book Week: Read All about It!

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Whether you’re living in a house with a big back yard or a small apartment, this Children’s Book Week can help you expand your horizons. With so many good new books arriving, even while most of us are staying in place, there’s plenty to celebrate. From My Window, published by Barefoot Books, is Otávio Júnior’s

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Climate Action from Home on Earth Day 2020

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Today’s post is by Becca Hampton, our Publicist and Social Media Coordinator. Calling all eco-heroes! April 22, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. While this Earth Day falls in the middle of a global pandemic and we are socially distanced, we can use the power of digital media to unify our voices and

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