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  • Remembering Artists We Lost in 2021

    January 19, 2022

    The world lost several amazing artists, authors, and musicians this past year. While we mourn their loss, we also celebrate the legacy of art, words, and music that they left behind. This is a list of just a few of the artists…

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  • Lit Kid Picks

    December 14, 2021

    The Literary Arts students at Perpich Arts High School were asked for their recommendations for good books that they think others should read. Here is the diverse list they compiled along with their reasons for loving the book, as represented by their…

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  • Minnesota Authors

    November 17, 2021

    Minnesota is the home of many amazing authors from diverse backgrounds. Perpich Library contains several of their works. This list is just a small sample of what Minnesota authors have to offer. All items on this list are available at the Perpich…

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  • Horror Fiction

    October 19, 2021

    It’s that time of year again, when many of us crave to read something scary to go along with the spooky feel of the season.

    Below is a list of unsettling horror novels to curl up with on a cool, fall afternoon. Better…

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  • Books About Fashion

    September 14, 2021

    Fashion Week MN is September 12-18; the library is celebrating with a display of fashion-filled books chosen by library TA Rosella Stewart. Listed below are just a few examples of what we have to offer. All items on this list are available…

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  • Culturally Responsive Teaching Resources for Educators

    August 19, 2021

    It’s the beginning of the school year! Here are some book recommendations for educators by the Perpich librarian in collaboration with the Perpich arts education specialists. This curated list is intended to offer compiled research and a variety of perspectives to support…

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  • New Art Books in the Perpich Collection

    July 19, 2021

    The Perpich Library has been adding lots of new titles to the collection this summer! Here are just a few of the newest art books which are now available for checkout. All items on this list, curated by our Perpich librarian, Anne…

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  • Books with Transgender & Non-Binary Characters

    June 14, 2021

    Representation in literature is important, especially for widely misunderstood groups such as transgender and non-binary people. Reading stories with trans and non-binary characters validates the experiences of those who identify as such and helps to promote empathy and understanding in the broader…

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  • First Year of College Young Adult Fiction

    May 18, 2021

    It’s graduation season and many high school seniors will be starting college next fall. This is a list of young adult novels and graphic novels set directly before, during, or after the first year of college. These titles highlight some of the…

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