Every year between September 15 and October 15, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, which celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American residents whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Hispanic Heritage Week started in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson, and was expanded to a 30-day celebration … Continue reading What to Read: Latinx Heritage Month 2020
What to Read (Picture Book Edition): Election Day 2020
This year is extra special because we have the opportunity to elect leaders for our local, state, and federal communities. These picture books help explain the election process and why it is important to participate! Vote for Our Future! by Margaret McNamara and illustrated by Micah Player Every two years, on the first Tuesday of … Continue reading What to Read (Picture Book Edition): Election Day 2020
What to Read: Pride Month
Pride Month occurs each June to celebrate the impact that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals have on our communities locally, nationally, and internationally. LGBT Pride Month also commemorates the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, which was a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. According to the Library of Congress, … Continue reading What to Read: Pride Month
What to Read: Juneteenth and Beyond
Juneteenth, short for "June Nineteenth," is an annual holiday that commemorates the emancipation of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865. This marked the effective end of slavery in the United States. The books and movies listed below celebrate the contributions of Black Americans to our country. From slavery to the Omaha race riots in … Continue reading What to Read: Juneteenth and Beyond
What to Read: Jewish American Heritage Month
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, which pays tribute to Jewish contributions to American culture, science, music, art, and more. In April 2006, President George W. Bush declared the month of May be named Jewish American Heritage Month. The books below highlight Jewish culture and history through literature, and are available via Curbside Pickup from … Continue reading What to Read: Jewish American Heritage Month
What to Read: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, honoring generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have and continue to enrich America's culture, history, and success. Many cultures are recognized by this tribute, including the nations and regions of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. According to the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month website, "The month of May … Continue reading What to Read: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
What to Read: Earth Day 2020
April 22, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the very first Earth Day celebration in 1970. Although digital this year, Earth Day remains a great time to reflect on our connection to the planet and to our community. Check out these reads to inspire your Earth Day! How to Give Up Plastic: A Guide to … Continue reading What to Read: Earth Day 2020
What to Read: National Poetry Month
Now more than ever, poetry is a tool that connects us, inspires us, and heals us in the face of uncertainty and fear. So while you're social distancing at home, try something new this April and celebrate National Poetry Month by reading a book of poems, sharing a poem a day with a loved one, … Continue reading What to Read: National Poetry Month
What to Read: The Roaring ’20s
The 1920s came with a wave of societal change, cultural conflict, and political upheaval. It also featured unforgettable fashion, whirlwind romances, and newfound freedoms. What will this decade bring? Check out these novels set in the 1920s! The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant Addie Baum is The Boston Girl, born in 1900 to immigrant parents … Continue reading What to Read: The Roaring ’20s
What to Read (Picture Book Edition): MLK Day 2020
Each year, on the third Monday in January, we as a country pause to reflect the societal contributions of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year, MLK Day falls on Monday, January 20. Check out these picture books to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement, MLK, and his legacy: I Have a Dream … Continue reading What to Read (Picture Book Edition): MLK Day 2020
Agnes Robinson Waterloo Public Library 