Children’s Non-Fiction Spotlight
Did you know that we eat 350 slices of pizza every second in the United States? Or that in Sweden, there is a type of pizza that is topped with bananas, curry powder, and peanuts? Mmmm! (Pizza! A Slice of History by Greg Pizzoli) How about the fact that the Statue of...
Music and Society in the time of Jane Austen: Playing for self-enjoyment vs. the expectations of society
The nineteenth century saw changes from the Industrial Revolution that introduced the middle class to society. The Industrial revolution also saw changes in the musical landscape, altering the Romantic period for the better. Up until the Industrial Revolution,...
Caribbean American Heritage Month
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month! Every June since 2006, this month-long celebration promotes the rich cultural heritage of our Caribbean American citizens. Here are some well known Caribbean American authors to check out! Elizabeth Acevedo Acevedo was born...
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