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  • Books About Resilience and Rebirth from Perpich Library

    January 22, 2026

    This month, new library teaching assistant students created a wonderful display with books about resilience and rebirth. In stressful times, it is important to be resilient and willing to change in order to adapt in an ever-shifting world. These books reflect how…

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  • Comfort Fiction from Perpich Library

    December 18, 2025

    It’s cold and snowy out, which means it’s time for a cozy, comforting book to read, preferably with a hot beverage and a warm blanket. Not sure what to choose? Here are some possibilities!

    All items on this list are available at the…

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  • Graphic Novels by Indigenous Authors and/or Illustrators from Perpich Library

    November 18, 2025

    November is Indigenous Heritage Month! Here are some fantastic graphic novels by Indigenous authors and/or illustrators.

    “Sequential storytelling and graphic media has a long history. Sadly, though, much of those historical materials portray Indigenous characters fraught with dehumanizing stereotypes, tropes, and, at times,…

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  • Banned Books from Perpich Library

    October 15, 2025

    Banned Books Week was October 5th-11th. There has been an increase in the attempts by various people and governing bodies to remove “controversial” books from schools and public libraries. The vast majority of these books are about people of color and/or the…

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  • Novels and Graphic Novels by Latine Authors from Perpich Library

    September 17, 2025

    It’s National Hispanic/Latine Month (September 15-October 15)! In honor of it, the library is featuring some fabulous novels (and a couple of graphic novels) by Latine authors.

    Latine is a gender-neutral term “used when referring to a group of people of multiple genders…

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  • New Dance and Physical Education Books from Perpich Library

    August 21, 2025

    The Perpich Library is working at bolstering the dance and physical education areas of the professional collection. These are the fabulous books that were added most recently.

    All items on this list are available at the Perpich library. Click on titles for more…

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  • New Music Education Books from Perpich Library

    July 17, 2025

    Summer is the main time of year when lots of new books are added to the Perpich Library collection. This year we added several new music education books, most of which are focused on incorporating popular music into your school music program,…

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  • LGBTQ+ Inclusive Picture Books from Perpich Library

    June 24, 2025

    In celebration of Pride Month, the Perpich Library is highlighting some amazing LGBTQ+ inclusive picture books which help promote conversations with the youngest readers.

    All items on this list are available at the Perpich library. Click on titles for more information.

    1. 47,000 Beads by…

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  • Novels about Mental Health from Perpich Library

    May 20, 2025

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The library Teaching Assistants put together a wonderful display of books focused on mental health to help people living with mental health conditions know they aren’t alone and to spread awareness by encouraging others to read their…

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