Check out one of these too good to miss titles for readers in 6-8th grade!
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2016 marks the centennial celebration of America’s National Parks. Don’t wait another 100 years. Read about and visit your National Parks this year.
June 5, 2016
June is Adopt a Cat month! Check out one of these nonfiction books about how cats can make a difference in our lives and how we can make a difference in theirs.
May 11, 2016
When feelings of intense fear and distress are overwhelming and prevent us from doing everyday things, an anxiety disorder may be the cause. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, an estimated 40 million adults (19%) in the U.S. have an anxiety disorder.
April 29, 2016
May is National Older Americans Month. More than ever, seniors are involved in their communities, engaged in new experiences—and simply redefining what growing older means.
April 28, 2016
Try these other early reader books about friendship. Although a little longer than the popular Elephant and Piggie books by Mo Willems, Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel also feature short sentences and vocabulary for children beginning to read independently.
March 22, 2016
Ever dream of writing a story, graphic novel, biography or memoir? As literary prize-winner E.L. Doctorow said, "Writing is an exploraton. You start from nothing and learn as you go." It's time to begin exploring those inner and outer worlds that only you can describe. Writing, as many authors agree, is like living twice. Start your second life now.
March 15, 2016
These books feature many different relationships from the good to the bad. They are realistic portrayals of things that are happening to teens in Bloomington and all over the country. Pick one up to learn, to grow, or to find comfort that you are not alone.
March 2, 2016
Celebrate Indiana by reading and rereading some outstanding Hoosier author’s works. Between 1900 – 1941, Indiana authors were second only to New York for being on the New York Times Best Seller List, check out the following list to see why.
February 22, 2016
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ voices by reading young adult books written by contemporary LGBTQIA+ authors!
January 25, 2016
Here's a selection of Wild Things by and about Maurice Sendak we have available. For a more complete list, please see the Sendak-related items in our catalog. You might also be interested in these Sendak-tivities.
January 22, 2016
There are tons of movies and tv shows that have come out or are coming out based on books and graphic novels. Get a jump on the lines and read the book before you see the movie or tv show!
December 10, 2015
From the Young Adult Library Services Association -
The Teens' Top Ten is a "teen choice" list, where you, the teen, nominate and choose your favorite books of the previous year! Exciting, right?! You can participate as long as you are between the ages twelve to eighteen. Reading is a great pastime so we'd love it if you participated!
December 10, 2015
If you're tired of whipping up the same old dishes in the kitchen try one of these unique cookbooks for inspiration. From Thug Kitchen to Dr. Who to literary cuisine there's something to motivate everyone to start a new culinary adventure.
November 3, 2015