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  Latinx Fiction Titles By and About Latinx People

  September 16, 2020

  September 15 – October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month! It’s a time for Americans to celebrate “the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.” Reading fiction is a wonderful…

  
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  Picture Books Featuring BIPOC Women and Girls

  August 24, 2020

  Women and girls have historically had to work harder than their counterparts to get the rights they deserve, especially those women and girls of color. This selection of picture books features BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) women and girls who…

  
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  Graphic Memoirs from the Perpich Graphic Novel Collection

  July 22, 2020

  Graphic memoirs are a powerful and immersive way to experience another person’s life story. The combination of words and illustrations helps the narrative come alive in a unique way. Here is a selection of some of the fascinating graphic memoirs in Perpich…

  
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  New Picture Books by BIPOC Authors

  June 24, 2020

  These are a few of the newest picture books by Black, Indigenous, and people of color added to Perpich Library’s Children’s Arts and Diversity Collection. The collection focuses on picture books that reflect the life experiences and cultures of all people.

  1. Birdsong by…

  
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  Feel-Good Books During Trying Times

  May 14, 2020

  Times are tough, and sometimes you need to escape the real world for awhile by reading a good book. Whether you are laughing, learning something fascinating, visiting another world, experiencing new love, or being inspired by someone else’s life – reading can…