Tales of adventure, friendship, self-confidence and teamwork for all ages.Sharky and the Jewel The Deliverers Book 1 by Gregory S. Slomba Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure WINNER of the Golden Wizard Children's Book Award 2024! NOMINATED for The Book of the Year Award 2024 in the Ages 8+ Category. A world is in trouble, who … Continue reading Silver Dagger Book Tours – The Deliverers
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Silver Dagger Book Tours – Downeyoshun
A not-always-sentimental vacation to the '50s, '60s, 'and '70s. Bring your swimsuit. Downeyoshun by Art Young Genre: Recent Historical Family FictionSally Osterhoff is a genius. When she grows up, she wants to be a mathematician, a teacher, and a carpenter; and she plans to swim in the 1968 and 1972 Olympics. Her mother has … Continue reading Silver Dagger Book Tours – Downeyoshun
#BooksForTheHoliday – It’s National Library Week
LEARN MORE This observance is about recognizing the value and support of our libraries. National Library Week 2025: Drawn to the Library! “Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. Celebrate National Library Week, April 6 - 12, 2025.” Celebration Days During National Library Week Monday, April 7: Right to Read Day Tuesday, April … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – It’s National Library Week
#BooksForTheHoliday – April 5th is First Contact Day
LEARN MORE “What is the Significance of First Contact Day? First Contact Day pays tribute to the flight of the warp-capable Phoenix and the pivotal first interaction between humans and Vulcans, which occurred on April 5, 2063.” https://www.startrek.com/news/origin-of-first-contact-day-explained https://www.startrek.com/article/origin-of-first-contact-day-explained https://jmnorthup.com/2021/04/05/happy-first-contact-day/ You can find more book suggestions on this blog post. Book Suggestions: Star Trek: First Contact (Star … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – April 5th is First Contact Day
#BooksForTheHoliday – April is National Poetry Month
LEARN MORE It’s a time to explore language, tempo, rhythm… ideas. Poetry is limitless. It is a reflection of everyday life while displaying a beauty that’s written, heard, and felt. It is transcendent. There are many forms of poems available. Here is a LIST of 168 types of poetry – imagine that! There’s the sonnet, stanzas, quatrain, … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – April is National Poetry Month
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