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Sophia Tran, sitting in her backyard

A Day in the Life of a Kid Sheltering in Place

Please enjoy the winning blog submission by Sophia Tran from the 2020 Young Authors Book Festival.

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05/27/2020 - 8:00 AM

Photo Collage of Chocolate Chip Cookies, a chef, cut vegetables and a grilled cheese sandwich

Quaranteen Recipes Needed!

Calling all teen chefs! Send us your favorite recipes so we can create a QuaranTeen Cookbook

Leizel Case
05/26/2020 - 11:00 AM

ice hockey stick and puck

eSpotlight - Hockey at Home

Are you missing watching our San Jose Sharks and the hockey playoffs at this time of year? Let's take a look at some eBooks that will entertain your hockey-loving heart from the comfort of your home.

Anna Fox
05/26/2020 - 7:00 AM

book on a lime green background

May: 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
05/25/2020 - 8:00 AM

An image of two glasses of wine, one red and one white. Bunches of green and purple grapes are on a wooden plate. A small, wooden barrel rests beside the glasses of wine and grapes.

Cheers to National Wine Day

This blog presents ways to learn about and enjoy wine.

Dana Lema
05/25/2020 - 8:00 AM

Two women in the foreground smiling as one types at a computer. Other participants in the background in small groups.

Looking at That Screen: How to Make it Active!

What is active learning? Nick Hedrick teaches us strategies. Learn how to utilize these strategies in online learning.

Ila Langner
05/23/2020 - 10:00 PM

Teen Girl in boat on a mountain river with Adventures in Quarantine text

Adventures in Quaranteen: Time Travel

While we shelter in place, we can still go on adventures with these teen books!

TeenHQ
05/23/2020 - 9:00 AM

Gold Star of David on top of Hebrew text

YA Friday: Jewish American Heritage Month

Spanning a variety of genres, the teens in these books let their Jewish faith inform their experiences.

Megan Maloy
05/22/2020 - 9:00 AM

A reader is reading a graphic novel on a bed, sitting with her back to the camera.

Read (Comics & Graphic Novels) Harder: A Challenge

Challenge yourself by reading a wide range of comics and graphic novels using these suggestions.

Megan Hicks
05/21/2020 - 12:00 PM

Father holding a toddler age child facing the ocean.

Happy Father's Day!

Father's Day is fast approaching. How will you show your appreciation to the important men in your life?

Rebekah Gonzalez
05/21/2020 - 10:00 AM

children in line, raised hands

Getting Ready for Kindergarten with Ready4K

Weekly text messages with fun facts and tips on promoting child's development and learning at home.

Nari Ferderer
05/20/2020 - 7:00 AM

Fanime 2019

Fangirls Unleashed: Fanimecon 2019

We're mixing it up, and going in-depth on Fanimecon's artsy side with exclusive interviews with Bay Area artists and cosplayers!

Alyssa Mendoza
05/18/2020 - 1:00 PM