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    Top Ten Tuesday: Star Wars Books for All Ages

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    With the newest Star Wars movie set to release in just a few weeks, a new television series on Disney +, and a new theme park in Disney, Star Wars is everywhere you look these days, including in books! Here are just ten titles from board books to graphic novels,…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Holiday Reads

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    I love the holidays – the music, the sappy Hallmark movies, the snow, family time, the works. I’ve included both well-loved books and new-to-me reads for my Top Ten Tuesday: Holiday Reads list this week. Some of these books hold dear memories for me, like The Polar Express. I can…

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    6 Books to Celebrate Diwali

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    We have, in our community, a large population of Indian families. Many of which live permanently here in the U.S. while others come to work for a few years and then go back to India. Our library has hosted Diwali programming for a number of years now and it’s a…

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    9 Book to Celebrate Independence Day

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    Happy 4th of July! I’m spending the day with family, food, and fun and I hope you get a chance to do the same. Have a great day! A is for America by Devin Scillian America the Beautiful by Katharine Lee Bates Apple Pie 4th of July by Janet S.…

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    Four on Friday: Flag Day

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    Happy Flag Day! “In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.” (Wikipedia) These are equally adorable and educational as they share great facts and figures about Old Glory in a fun and accessible…

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    Four on Friday: Ramadan Picture Books

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    People of the Muslim faith are currently celebrating Ramadan from May 5 – June 4. The month is spent fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. I’ve been lucky enough to be invited to a Sharing Ramadan event at a local mosque. I really enjoy learning more about the Islamic faith. Plus,…

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    8 Books to Celebrate Pi Day

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    Any excuse to celebrate and eat dessert is a good day in my book! So, let’s celebrate Pi Day (3-14) with these great pie-themed books. With five picture and three middle grade titles, you’re sure to find a book you’ll love and maybe even a recipe to try! Apple Pie…

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    Happy Lunar New Year

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    Check out these fun titles all about Lunar New Year and celebrate the Year of the Pig! Bringing in the New Year by Grace Lin Celebrate Chinese New Year: With Fireworks, Dragons, and Lanterns by Carolyn B. Otto D is for Dragon Dance by Ying Chang Compestine Goldy Luck and…

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    #blogbookaday: Red & Lulu

    Summary:  “Separation and miles cannot keep a determined cardinal from his loved one in an ode to serendipity and belief that is destined to be a new Christmas classic. Red and Lulu make their nest in a particularly beautiful evergreen tree. It shades them in the hot months and keeps them…