Each year, lots of families carve jack-o’-lanterns to celebrate Halloween. But did you know that the first jack-o’-lanterns were carved from turnips, not pumpkins? In Ireland and Scotland people hollowed out turnips and gave them creepy faces to celebrate the feast of All Hallows’ Eve. While getting ready to trick-or-treat, enjoy these books that explore other wonderful fall holidays: Read More

Get into the Halloween spirit by checking out Jazzy’s latest bookshelf for 2024! Interested in more books about holidays and celebrations? Check them out here. Read More

Celebrate World Inclusion Day 2024 with these wonderful stories about honoring and embracing the things that make us different, and help create a kinder, more inclusive world! Read More

The world’s population includes 2 billion children aged 0-14. These children live in 195 different countries, speak more than 7,000 languages, and represent hundreds of different ethnicities. In celebration of World Inclusion Day 2024, enjoy these stories about children whose race, gender, abilities or experiences might differ from yours! Read More

“It’s hard to imagine a more appealing picture book for introducing young children to the varied landscapes and wild animals of Alaska.” –Booklist, starred review Event Details: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 10:00 AM (Alaska Standard Time) Recommended for Grades K-3 Five shiny… Read More