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Caribbean-American Heritage Month
The month of June has been recognized as Caribbean-American Heritage Month since President George W. Bush made the proclamation in 2006. Ever since, each year the President makes a proclamation declaring June as Caribbean-American Heritage month. You can read President Biden’s proclamation here. Visit this site to learn more about this celebration and Caribbean Heritage. […]
Pride: Resources for Teens
Pride is a time to celebrate, but it might also be a difficult time for teens and young adults that are struggling with acceptance, figuring out their identity, or are not out yet. Listed below are some helpful websites and book titles. Websites: Nonfiction Books Click on the images to request the title through our […]
Pride: Teen Fiction Booklist
June is Pride Month – celebrate with these books featuring a wide array of LGBTQ+ characters! Click on the image to request the book! Check out the website Queer Books for Teens for even more recommendations!
Mental Health Awareness Month
Each year, May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness and educate people on how mental health affects others. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 6 youth ages 6-17 experience a mental health condition each year. Resources: NAMI NAMI Massachusetts YouForward […]
AAPI Heritage Month
Check out these books to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Click on a cover below to request that title! Fiction Comics
Graphic Novels for Black History Month
There are so many fantastic graphic novels available about the Black experience, featuring Black protagonists, and written by Black creators. Check out a sample of titles below for adults, teens, and children. Click on the image to request it! Adult Teen Children
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27 is known as International Holocaust Remembrance Day which commemorates the lives of 6 million Jews and 11 million others lost to genocide by the Nazi regime during World War II. You can learn more about the Holocaust by visiting the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s website. Click on the images below to request […]
YALSA’S Best Fiction for Young Adults
YALSA (the Young Adult Library Services Administration) recently released their 2021 list of the best fiction for young adults. Pictured below are the top 10. To see the complete list, visit here. Click on the image to request a copy!
YALSA’s Great Graphic Novels for Teens
YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Administration) recently released their 2021 list of Great Graphic Novels for Teens. Pictured below are the Top 10. To view the entire list, please visit here. Click on the image to request a copy!