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Exercise not only releases tension in our muscles, it can also help relax our minds, by releasing endorphins that trigger positive feelings, and regulating cortisol levels that help us respond to stress. In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month 2024, enjoy these inspiring stories centered around our feelings. Read More

In celebration of National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024 enjoy these inspiring stories about Yo-Yo Ma, Chloe Kim, Ellison Onizuka and more. Read More

You may have heard about teen activist Greta Thunburg and her work to help stop climate change, but have you met Autumn Peltier or Jadav Payeng? Learn how you, too, can make a difference! Read More

A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry frequently written in three lines – the first and third lines often have five syllables, while the second line has seven. Another type of poetry (much longer than a haiku) is a novel in verse – a multi-paged story told in poetry instead of prose. Enjoy some beautiful poetry – from shorter poems in picture books such as Like So, to longer novels in verse like Louder Than Hunger – to celebrate National Poetry Month! Read More

Unicorn stories don't just include traditional "unicorns" anymore -- you'll also find kitty-corns, nerdy-corns and mermi-corns! And there are even more mythical creatures to discover. Celebrate National Unicorn Day on April 9 with some of these stories about dragons, yetis, pegasi and phoenixes! Read More

Studies tell us that pets can make us feel supported, and less lonely, and put us in a better mood. Try reading one of these fun books about pets to celebrate International Day of Happiness on March 20, 2024! Read More

On January 20, 2021, Kamala D. Harris was sworn in as the first woman Vice President of the United States. Vice President Harris is also the first Black and South Asian American woman Vice President in American history. (And Doug Emhoff, her husband, is the first “Second Gentleman” in American history.) Celebrate Women’s History Month 2024 with these books about women who have been trailblazers in politics, science, sports and the arts. Read More

Talking animals make many fairy tales memorable. Would Little Red Riding Hood feel the same without the wolf saying, “The better to eat you with, my dear?” Share a classic fairy tale with friends or try a tale with a new twist on National Tell a Fairy Tale Day 2024! Read More

By the 18th Century, printed Valentine’s Day cards were available for purchase, but we still love handmade cards the best. The books, below, explore some clever ways to help make your Valentine’s Day extra special. Read More

Celebrate Black History Month 2024 by reading and sharing some of these stories about Black experiences in America and beyond. Read More