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I confess that I have not always been a fan of graphic novels. I appreciated the artwork and stylistic value, but it was difficult for me to read the text and visual story as a whole work. I would... read more >
Addison is faced with a dilemma. Her parents have decided to get a divorce, and now she needs to choose which parent she will live with. Her dad will be moving away, but her mom will be staying at... read more >
Do you? Do you imagine them as beautiful little creatures, kind and playful? Well, if you could see them, see them the way 13-year-old Tanya sees them, you’d know the truth. Fairies are not... read more >
What do Michelle Gagnon, Claudia Gray, and Marissa Meyer all have in common? (Beyond being awesome authors!)They’ll all be visiting the library virtually on Friday, August 1st, during the National... read more >
The Little Raindrop is a beautifully illustrated book written by Joanna Gray and illustrated by Dubravka Kolanovic that brings your little reader on the journey of a raindrop. From the sky, through a... read more >
Daughter of Merrow, leave your sleep, / The ways of childhood no more to keep. / The dream will die, a nightmare rise, / Sleep no more, child, open your eyes.Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly creates an... read more >
Railroads have been a large part of the Illinois landscape for nearly two centuries. They have reshaped the terrain, commerce and even towns and cities. One such location completely transformed by... read more >
Railroads have been a large part of the Illinois landscape for nearly two... read more >
I know many of us are eagerly awaiting the return of Project Runway. (The new season starts July 24th.)In the meantime, temper your excitement by investigating some of the books and DVDs about... read more >
I spent two weeks of April in Haiti this year. I saw a lot of the famous touristy things. I had a rum punch at the Hotel Oloffson, which is the basis of the Hotel Trianon in The Comedians, Graham... read more >