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A Juneteenth Reading List
19 Inspiring, Informative Reads for All Ages
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 10, 2022
June 19 marks the day in 1865 when Union Troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, the last stop on their tour to liberate enslaved persons in the US—a day of hope. But the history, both before and after this day, has been fraught. Here we present a reading list for a range of ages shedding light on this complex subject.
The Multiverse of the Brontës: Tortured Love
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 02, 2022
The Quaint Occupations of Cozy Mysteries
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 29, 2022
There are so many things to love about cozy mysteries! Small towns full of quirky characters. Delectable food descriptions. Hilariously punny titles. Plus, we've been noticing recently that the amateur detectives featured in cozies often bring unique skill sets from delightful day jobs. Here are some of our favorites.
Really Big Books
16 Long Reads that are Worth Your Time
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 12, 2022
The Multiverse of Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 10, 2022
We're kicking off a new project and exploring the "multiverse" of iconic classics. Each week, we'll feature ten inventive takes on one of our favorite tales, starting with Alice in Wonderland. And the best part is we’ll be taking your suggestions for future installments. So let us know what you’d like to see next.
5 of the Best and Worst Moms in Children’s Literature
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 03, 2022
Whether wicked or wonderful, mothers loom large in kid lit. In our recent survey about childhood reading experiences, we asked people to identify the best and worst mothers from the stories they enjoyed as kids. Here we reflect on some of the standouts from each category.
Everyday Magic: 8 Unexpected Literary Superheroes
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 28, 2022
Kid Lit Nostalgia
A Survey of 2,000 Americans Found...
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 26, 2022
In celebration of National Children's Book Week, Thriftbooks enlisted OnePoll to survey 2,000 Americans about what they remember from their favorite childhood volumes. And what we learned turned into a pretty sweet story.
Technology-Focused Teaching
Books to Help Teachers and Students Become More Tech-Savvy
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 22, 2022
Education is one of many fields that was transformed by the pandemic, as schools had to adapt to an online or blended learning environment. While this was far from easy, many teachers have reported that the process made them more comfortable with technology. Here are some books to help teachers and students build essential 21st-century skills.
The ALA's Top 10 Most Challenged Books in 2021
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 17, 2022
You Are What You Read, Part 2!
More Genres for More Kinds of Readers
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 14, 2022
A few weeks ago, we published a post about how a reader's fave genre might match up with their personalities and it got some attention! Several of you mentioned that you'd like to see some other genres included. So here you go!
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