Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Favorite Authors Pt. 2!!!
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are some of my all time favorite authors!!!
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Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are some of my all time favorite authors!!!
Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is focused on books that have Red and Pink Covers!!! As we celebrate Valentine's Day, let us get into the spirit of this holiday by reading some books that feature the two primary colors of this day. Since we are choosing these books based on their front covers, then we have an ama
We have just started the new year and it is now time to start setting those goals and thinking about what we want to accomplish in 2023.
Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is all about books that have All the Feels. Taking inspiration from our 2023 Winter Reading Challenge theme, we are exploring books which will have you experiencing every emotion as you follow the main characters through th
The Juvenile Biography section is one of my favorite places to browse in the library. I learn something new every time I leaf through a picture book biography. The vivid illustrations put me right into the time and the place where the action is happening. We have a wonderful selection of engaging and informative picture book biographies available to check out with your library card.
Here are a few recommendations. Click on a title to find it in the catalog.
Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is on more amazing nonfiction titles!
Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is all about Historical Fiction!!! Our titles this week are all historical fiction stories; this is one of my favorite genres because it provides an opportunity to read about times and events in history that many times we do not know much, if anything, about because they are not taught in typical s
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that that were published in 2012 and are celebrating their 10th birthday! I do not know what was in the water, air, or universe that year but there were so many amazing titles and authors to come out of that year of publishing that books we read today are still inspired by those groundbreaking works. Many have been adapted into movies we were clamoring to see in the theaters since 2012 and some titles we are still talking about and recommending to others. There is a mixture of stand alone titles as well as firsts in a s
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that have numbers in their titles!!! There are times when titles need more than just words to describe what is happening and to catch your attention as you browse the shelves.
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are all about families!! Let’s face it, love ‘em or hate ‘em, where would we be without our families (those by blood and the ones that we choose)? One of the amazing things about books is that there are so many different kinds and types within the collection and when it comes
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is all about the Civil War!! This time period in our history was one of our most horrific and devastating in numerous ways and impacted not only Americans at that time but we are still experiencing some of the ramifications today. We have an amazing collection of fiction and nonfiction titles
With it being Native American Heritage Month, our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is on books that are either authored by Native American and Indigenous authors or feature characters representing this heritage!!! These books are amazing and so many of these authors have written more than just the titles that are being featured--so if
Howdy y’all! Were you wondering if you missed the Handley Harvest Hoedown this year? No worries, it has moved to a new day and time this year.
Grab your partner and mosey on down to the Handley Branch in downtown Winchester Saturday November 19th at 11:00am.
We will be celebrating the harvest season with a puppet show, interactive stations, take-home kits, and more fun surprises. Hope to see you there! All ages.
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that feature a main character who is passionate about writing since it is the start of NaNoWriMo! NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month and it takes place every November. The goal of this month is to encourage individuals to explore their creative writing side; you set
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are filled with suspense and thrills!!