Chat From the Stacks: Recent Episodes
Christine Smith
How have we caused trauma in the past by our collection development choices? Using the #LibFive to make changes.
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Who is your best reading friend? You know the one who recommends books you don't want to miss. The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise is a memorable read recommended by a friend and not to be missed.
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The National Guard was called in to keep the peace on a college campus in Ohio. Deborah Wiles captures the students, soldiers, and citizens at this pivotal moment of dissent in the United States, This book is a powerful and at times uncomfortable collection of poems in different voices sharing lessons from the past.
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What are the famous first lines that caught your attention and kept you reading books that turned out to be unforgettable?
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Listening to great podcasts can be an inspiration, sometimes books do need trigger warnings, but this week we are using our imagination to visit an 1850's London where young women like Mary Quinn, pickpocket, and thief, can receive a world-class education and perfect the art of spycraft with A Spy in the House. by Y.S. Lee, published by Candlewick Press
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Two middle-grade novels that explore the idea that making yourself vulnerable can also be your greatest strength.
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Finding a game-changing book during our e-learning adventure.
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"All great authors know that a killer first line is almost more important than the first few pages." Do you agree?
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Some thoughts about reading and mindfulness
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