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During this time of continuing uncertainty, it has become increasingly important to establish and maintain a sense of peace for ourselves and for those who are closest to us. You can create your own grounding, even while riding the waves of change, through practicing acceptance and being present. One of the best ways to incorporate these principles is with the daily practice of meditation. |
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Best known for her roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls, Betty White died on December 31, 2021, just before her 100th birthday. Anyone wanting to know more about her remarkable life will enjoy these books. |
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From October through December, Andi Cloud served as the first Madison Public Library (MPL), WI, Native American Storyteller-in-Residence. Cloud, an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, grew up in Black River Falls, WI. Her residency combined virtual and in-person events, including interactive storytelling, guest speaker Zoom events, art workshops, activity kits, and story times. |
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 Buzz-worthy Books of the Week |
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| Invisible by Danielle Steel (Delacorte), is the top holds title of the week (1/3/22). LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book. |
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The marvelously versatile Lois Lowry is the author of more than 40 books for children and young adults. She has written picture books, humorous contemporary stories, historical fiction, and realistic and futuristic novels. No matter the genre, her books tend to feature kids trying to make sense of a complicated world. Lowry has said that all of her books are fundamentally about “the importance of human connections.” |
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We’ve seen updates to many graphic novel series aimed at middle grade and chapter book readers. Sorting through them can be tough: Which installments will appeal only to die-hard series fans, and which can readers pick up with no knowledge of previous books? We offer some guidance—the newest “Wallace the Brave” and “Hilo” are particular standouts. |
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Life as we knew it changed forever in March 2020. For family music artists, musicians who create music for children, each library and school closure came with performance cancellations. In a matter of days, schedules that had been filled with bookings were completely empty. Like so many of us, these performers taught themselves new technologies and reimagined how to deliver their craft to eager audiences. For family music artists though, the evolution was just beginning. |
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LJ’s thrice-yearly list of top debut novels focuses on the winter season, including a few late 2021 titles and stretching to March 2022. |
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These four stellar titles feature odd couples and ragtag groups embarking on fantastic adventures of redemption and discovery. |
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