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  • New Native American Picture Books from Perpich Library

    July 14, 2022

    Perpich Library has been adding several new books to our collection this summer! This month we are highlighting the newest picture books by and about Native Americans and Indigenous Canadians. All items on this list are available at the Perpich library. Click…

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  • Mikal Nabors

    Board Member Mikal Nabors Says Farewell

    June 27, 2022

    Perpich Board Member, Mikal Nabors, has retired from the Perpich Board after two terms. His last official meeting was February 24, 2022. Nabors, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, was appointed to the Board by Governor Mark Dayton. He was appointed in October of 2014…

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  • Arts Integration Titles from Perpich Library

    June 16, 2022

    In June, the Perpich Professional Development and Resource team facilitated a two-day arts integration workshop. For educators who were unable to attend, here are some excellent resources available at the Perpich Library for educators who are interested in arts integration in their…

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  • New Library Materials – Fiction: Horror, Mystery – Fall 2021

    The A.B.C. Murders – Agatha Christie
     

    The Murder of Roger Ackroyd – Agatha Christie

    Murder on the Red River – Marcie R. Rendon

    One of Us Is Next – Karen M. McManus

    Sadie – Courtney Summers

    We Have Always Lived in the Castle – Shirley Jackson

    The Silent Companions –…

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  • LGBTQ+ Summer Stories from Perpich Library

    May 18, 2022

    What better way to start out your summer than reading a book set in the summertime? These LGBTQ+ novels and graphic novels are guaranteed to get you in the mood for the carefree and sunny days that are coming. All items on…

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  • Walz, Flanagan Announce Appointment to Perpich Board

    May 3, 2022
    Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the following appointment to the Perpich Center for Arts Education Board of Directors:

    Dr. Ronald Manuel Salazar joining the Board

    The Board of Perpich Center for Arts Education manages the Perpich Center agency. The…

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  • New Library Materials – Fiction: Literary, Realistic, Historical – Fall 2021

    Afterlife – Julia Alvarez

    Another Roadside Attraction – Tom Robbins

    Birthday – Meredith Russo

    The Black Flamingo – Dean Atta

    A Burning – Megha Majumdar

    Call Me by Your Name – André Aciman

    The Committed – Viet Thanh Nguyen

    Concrete Rose – Angie Thomas

    Deacon King Kong – James McBride

    Dear Justyce –…

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  • New Library Materials – Fiction: Fantasy, Paranormal, Science Fiction – Fall 2021

    Akata Witch – Nnedi Okorafor

    All Systems Red – Martha Wells

    The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes – Suzanne Collins

    Black Girl Unlimited: The Remarkable Story of a Teenage Wizard – Echo Brown

    A Blade So Black – L.L. McKinney

    The Bone Shard Daughter – Andrea Stewart

    Cemetery Boys –…

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  • Dr. Wendy Barden Named Director of Professional Development and Resources

    April 21, 2022

    Perpich Center for Arts Education is happy to announce that a staff member will be taking on a new role. Dr. Wendy Barden was hired as our PDR Director in the Professional Development and Resource Programs department. Wendy’s start date is Wednesday,…

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