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Middle Grade Possibilities of Adventure Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Possibilities of Adventure!!!

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is all about Possibilities of Adventure!!  We are taking a look at books that have an element of adventure to them--but that word may mean different things to different individuals.  For some, adventure could be climbing Mount Everest while to others, adventure for them may mean trying a new pizza topping for Friday night dinner; you can even live vicariously through the characters in an adventure packed story.  We have an awesome selection of titles this week including some nonfiction, science fiction, fantasy, and even a little bit

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Middle Grade Red, White, and Blue Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Red, White, & Blue Covers!!!

Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is focused on books that have Red, White, and Blue Covers!!!  As we celebrate Memorial Day, let’s use the colors of our flag to help us take a look at a variety of stories!  Since we are choosing these books based on their front covers, then we have an amazing selection that are all completely different from realistic to fantasy, mysteries, humor, and books turned to movies!

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Middle Grade Science Fiction Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Science Fiction pt. 2!!!

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is all about Science Fiction!!!  What I love about Science Fiction is that there are so many different types and aspects--Science Fiction is defined as anything that could possibly happen in the future and it does not mean that it has to be in outer space even though that is a common setting.  Science Fiction can contain a number of topics from robots and artificial intelligence, to living in outer space and intergalactic wars.  We even have Science Fiction that contains some dystopian elements about how life could be extremely differ

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Middle Grade Twins Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Twins!!!

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is all about books which feature twins as main characters!  These titles are all about twins (brothers and brothers, sisters and sisters, and sisters and brothers) and their relationships which are the main focus of our amazing stories.  Twins have a unique relationship which is different from other siblings and they can be found in not just realistic titles but also in fantasy, adventure, science fiction, and dystopian--all of which we feature in our theme for this week.

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Thursday Five O'Clock Spot Poster

Thursday Five O'Clock Spot: Katy Eckstein

Have you heard about Bowman Library's new Thursday Five O'Clock Spot? Every Thursday at Five O'Clock, there are fun things happening for school age children at Bowman Library. These hands-on programs promote creativity and problem solving and collaboration skills, and everyone who comes leaves with a smile!

 

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Middle Grade Biography Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Biographies!!!

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is all about books which are biographies and memoirs!  Biographies and memoirs are books about individuals, each with their own unique stories to share and read.  Biographies are usually written about an individual by a different person and memoirs are written by the featured person.  Just

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Middle Grade AAPI Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--AAPI Authors Pt. 2!

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is all about books which have been written by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors!!!  May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month and we are showcasing some amazing and talented individuals.  Each author brings their own unique viewpoint and background to each of these titles,

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Middle Grade Novels in Verse Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Novels In Verse Pt. 2!!!

Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is on books that are Novels in Verse!  Novels in verse are stories that are uniquely told through a series of poems instead of paragraphs; even if you are not the biggest fan of poetry I promise you will enjoy these!!  You may not even realize that you are reading poetry as you turn page after p

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Middle Grade Flower Covers Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Flower Covers!!!

Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is focused on books that have some Flower Covers!!!  Since it is finally Spring outside(!) we are taking inspiration from the colorful blooms and exploring books that share the same features.  As we are choosing these books based on their front covers with flowerful features, we have an amazing

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Middle Grade Titanic Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--The Titanic!!!

Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is all about the Titanic!!!  It is the 110 year anniversary of the sinking of this amazing ship and for some reason, we just love learning about the ship itself and what happened even though we all know the outcome.  This voyage meant different things to all the people on board and many did not

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Middle Grade Graphic Novels Pt. 3 Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Graphic Novels Pt. 3!!!

Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is focused on graphic novels!!!  Graphic novels are incredibly visual stories that can feature pretty much anything fiction and nonfiction.  Done in the style of comic books, there is a huge variety of choices; literally something for everyone so even if you have never read one before, you will

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Middle Grade One Word Titles Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--One Word Titles!!!

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that have one word titles!!!  Sometimes, we just need something that is going to be quick and easy to remember and those titles fit the bill.  We have a great mixture of fantasy, historical, steampunk, thrillers, and more so there is something for everyone and the titles are easy to

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Middle Grade New Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--New Books Pt. 7!!!

Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is focused on  books that have recently been added to our collection meaning they are new!!!!  New books are the best; they have a new book smell and there is just something about being one of the first people to read it.  There is a great mix of realistic, nonfiction, historical, and humor

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