Hip Hop Speaks to Children
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Honoring Hip Hop's 50th Anniversary: Youth Titles

  • Wednesday, September 13
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop emerging from the streets of the Bronx in New York City. Over the last 50 years Hip-Hop's influence has reached music lovers world wide, creating a culture and life style of its own. These titles bring the music and rich culture of Hip-Hop to life for young audiences.
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First Steps to the Library: Where is Thumbkin? Here I Am!

  • Heather M.
  • Thursday, September 14
First Steps to the Library highlights the skills young children need to be ready for school and helps caregivers understand how they can grow these skills. This month's school readiness skill is about building your little one's social skills through conversation.
Welcome Back!
9 Kilometers
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Back to School Titles for Younger Readers

  • Ashley S.
  • Friday, August 04
Starting a new school year is filled with so many new adventures and feelings. Check out these titles for younger readers to help prepare for the upcoming academic year!
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First Steps to the Library: Do You Need Directions?

  • Heather M.
  • Friday, September 08
First Steps to the Library highlights the skills young children need to be ready for school and helps caregivers understand how they can grow these skills. This month's school readiness skill is about growing your child's knowledge of early math concepts like direction, size and shape.
B is for Bellies
I Love My Body Because
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Being You: Body Positivity and Self-Image for Children

  • Wednesday, August 02
Picture books with a body positive message can be great tools for developing healthy self-image in children. When we celebrate and accept all bodies, we embrace diversity. With stunning illustrations that truly capture what makes each of us different and unique, these reads will help you feel free to be you!
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First Steps to the Library: Big Words & Big Dreams

  • Heather M.
  • Friday, July 07
First Steps to the Library highlights the skills young children need to be ready for school and helps caregivers understand how they can grow these skills. This month's school readiness skill is about growing your child's proficiency with your home language.
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First Steps to the Library: You Did It! I Did It!

  • Heather M.
  • Tuesday, May 23
First Steps to the Library highlights the skills young children need to be ready for school and helps caregivers understand how they can grow these skills. This month's school readiness skill is about growing your child's self-esteem and confidence through connection.
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First Steps to the Library: It's Okay to Play

  • Heather M.
  • Monday, April 24
First Steps to the Library highlights the skills young children need to be ready for school and helps caregivers understand how they can grow these skills. This month's school readiness skill is about the importance of play.