Real-Life Adventures for the Armchair Explorer in America
In a previous blog post, I suggested some fictional titles that featured adventures. In this post, however, I wanted to talk about some real-life adventures. Real people who did amazing…
Teen Reviews – I Am Not Okay With This by Charles Forsmen (Graphic Novel)
Synopsis: Sydney, a highschool freshman struggles with growing up. She struggles with feelings for her best friend. On top of this, she struggles with a mysterious power that she doesn't…
Storytime Round-up: January 19
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week's theme is foxes! Books If you enjoyed these…
The Journey Starts Here!
The new year is all about new beginnings. Developing new habits, picking up new hobbies, watching new shows, and reading new books. I love this time of year, because it…
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, January 18 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. To remember and honor Dr. King's legacy and activism, consider diving deeper into the not-so-distant past of the civil rights movement…
Let It Snow!
These books, recommended for kids in grades 3-6, are celebrations of the cold and snow that can be enjoyed while staying warm and snug inside! Snow One Like You by…
Five Books I Want to Read in 2021
Happy New Year, everyone! Now's the time to focus on setting new goals, breaking bad habits, and starting fresh. And if you're like me, part of those goals includes reading.…
“I’ll Finally Have My Revenge!”
So, back in December, I talked a bit about a reading challenge that I like to create for the staff here at WPPL. And I encouraged everyone to join in…
Read It Make It: Rainbow Craft
Share Your Rainbow is a truly inspirational book. Eighteen well known artists draw their hope for the future. Each page is more joyful than the last. The illustrations are colorful,…
Long History of Slavery, Resistance, & Abolition Book Recommendations
Last week the library welcomed Professor Marcus Rediker, distinguished professor of Atlantic History at the University of Pittsburgh, for a virtual presentation. His talk, The Long History of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition touched…
Read It Make It: School Bus
School Bus, written and illustrated by Donald Crews, is just one of the many popular children's books written by Crews. Crews presents the simple story of the day in the…
Read It Make It: Inspirational Cloud
I Promise written by LeBron James and illustrated by Nina Mata is an inspirational picture book for all ages. The book is based on the I Promise school created and…
Author Spotlight: Mark Dawidziak
There are some people who seem to know a bit about everything, whose interests and skills range far and wide. Today's Author Spotlight looks at just such a person. This…
Read It Make It: Octopus
Thank you, Octopus written and illustrated by Darren Farrell describes a playful relationship between a young boy and an octopus. Your child will love the funny antics and colorful illustrations.…
Read It Make: Goldfish Craft
Pet Show written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats is a heartwarming story of a young boy, Archie, wanting to enter his beloved cat in the neighborhood pet show. The…