Over the summer, I read a very good, funny, interesting book called The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. I wasn’t very excited that I had to read a book over the summer, but when I read this book it ended up being one of my favorites. The book’s main focus […]
Imagine the ultimate fantasy tournament bracket: 64 champions from your favorite fandoms facing off in a series of one-on-one battles. Wizards versus warriors, mental versus physical powers, humans versus … whatever Kirby is. No, this couldn’t happen in real life, but over the past 3 weeks we collected votes from the public via online poll […]
This March, teens throughout Illinois voted The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas winner of the 2019 Lincoln Award. The wildly popular novel, now also a movie, is currently #2 on the NY Times YA Best Sellers List. Named after Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Award is sponsored by the Association of Illinois School Library Educators […]
Why challenge yourself to read more this year? Reading stimulates your brain and reduces stress. If you’re too busy to sit down with a book, then you can listen to one while driving, working out, doing chores, or even getting ready for bed. Step One: Pick a Challenge Whether your New Year’s resolution is to read […]
