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Summer Learning: Book Reviews

Thrilled about the new books your reading? Check out these great Summer Learning book reviews from other participants.

Laura Hammond
06/30/2022 - 10:00 AM

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June: Books I've Read Recently

"Books I've Read Recently" is a series where I, Penelope Gomez, will do a monthly wrap up of the books I've read throughout the past month.

Penelope Gomez
06/27/2022 - 8:00 AM

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YA Friday: Elements as YA Books - Water

A monthly feature sharing young adult books inspired by the elements.

Megan Maloy
06/24/2022 - 8:00 AM

A woman walking in a forest, surrounded by trees and sparkles. Magic sparkles at her fingertips.

International Fairy Day - June 24

Celebrate International Fairy Day with these enchanting graphic novels.

Graphic Novels
06/23/2022 - 2:55 PM

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Summer Learning: Mysteries & Camping

Escape into some good mysteries or camping stories.

Laura Hammond
06/23/2022 - 9:00 AM

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Resources for You in Your Senior Year of High School

If you are college bound, senior year can be a confusing and scary year. Here is a brief guide!

Ila Langner
06/22/2022 - 10:00 PM

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Fangirls Unleashed: YA Sapphic Booklist

Girl meets girl, girl falls in love with girl.

Alyssa Mendoza
06/20/2022 - 9:00 AM

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YA Friday: For Fans of Heartstopper

If you enjoy Netflix's adaptation of Alice Oseman's graphic novel, Heartstopper, then you will love these YA books!

Megan Maloy
06/17/2022 - 8:00 AM

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Summer Learning: Explore Your World

Check out these great road trip audiobooks, local trips, and the world.

Laura Hammond
06/16/2022 - 9:00 AM

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Beachy Reads for Summer!

Celebrate Summer with some Beach Reads!

Lisa Mejia
06/16/2022 - 8:09 AM

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YA Friday: For Stanger Things Fans

Books for fans of the hit show, Stranger Things.

Leizel Case
06/10/2022 - 7:00 AM

African Art Class for Teens

African Art Class for Teens, Juneteenth Kick-Off to a Summer-Long Celebration of Black Artists

Free art classes with African American/Black instructors from different art disciplines for teens. Create with the pros.

TeenHQ
06/08/2022 - 9:00 AM