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National Native American Heritage Month
In celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, we’re featuring several winners of the 2024 American Indian Youth Literature Awards and 3 newly published titles and 1 classic for adults ...
Children's Books All About Families
Today’s list of book recommendations highlights ten great children’s titles that celebrate families and many of the different people and roles they might include!Pro-tip: Track the books you & your ...
Check out the Debra S Fish Resource Library's New Look!
The library has had a glow up! Stop by during Think Small?s open hours (Monday ? Friday, 9:00 ? 5:00pm) to enjoy the new soft seating area and other features, ...
Books to Celebrate Disability Pride Month
The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed on July 26, 1990, and that same year, Boston became the first city to host a Disability Pride Day honoring Americans with disabilities. ...
Children's Books to Spark Conversations about Democracy and Voting
Young children aren’t old enough to vote, but they are old enough to learn about democracy and voting! Principles like fairness, listening, and cooperation are key to strong communities in ...
Juneteenth 2024
Learn more about the history of Juneteenth with these new titles for children from preschool to the early elementary years, and celebrate with your community at one of the many ...
Reflect. Empower. Unite. Books for Pride Month 2024
Ready to celebrate Pride Month 2024? There’s something for everyone from babies to grownup in this booklist from the Debra Fish Library.Pro-tip: Track the books you & your children are ...
Children's Books to Celebrate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is here and so is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Below, you’ll find 10 fresh titles to explore all month long and for years to come.May ...
Exploring the Importance of the Week of the Young Child®
Every year, the early childhood community celebrates the Week of the Young Child?. This special week, organized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) since 1971, ...
A World of Opportunities: Books for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is an annual campaign that raises awareness of the inclusion and contributions of people with developmental disabilities (DD) in all aspects of community life. It highlights ...
Women's History Month Books: Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We’re celebrating women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion all month long. Check out the reads below! Children’s titles Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight: Patsy Takemoto Mink ...
Picture Books Featuring Women Inventors, Scientists, and Athletes
Women’s History Month is coming up in March, but before we get there, check out these picture book titles that honor women during National Women Inventor’s Month (February), National Girls ...
Black History Month Books: African Americans and the Arts
Black History Month 2024 is just around the corner, and one way to celebrate is diving into newly published titles and returning to old favorites. Check out the list of ...
Books for Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day honors the great Civil Rights leader and has the distinction of being the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service. On this ...