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Middle Grade Unreliable Narrators Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Unreliable Narrators!!!

Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is focused on books that have some unreliable narrators!!  An unreliable narrator is a character who is telling their story but you have no idea if you can trust them or not; you are getting their point of view but there may have been some incidents throughout the plot that cause you not to trust the

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Middle Grade Red and Pink Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Red and Pink Covers!!!

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 amazing selecti

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Middle Grade 2022 Award Winners Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--2022 Award Winners!!!

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is focused on books that are award winners!!!  A few weeks ago, the ALA Youth Media Awards were held which is basically the Oscars for books!  Held every year at the end of January, books win a variety of awards that range from the best book of the year to the best book with an exceptional portr

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Middle Grade Mythology Stories Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Mythology Inspired Stories!!!

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that feature  books that have been inspired by different mythologies!!  I love learning about mythology with all of the different gods, goddesses, monsters, heroes, and myths and all of our titles this week would not be here without their inspiration.

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Database Spotlight: "NoveList K-8 Plus"

It's a New Year, and a perfectly good new time to learn about the Handley Regional Library System Digital Library! We are kicking off 2022 with our continued monthly series called "Database Spotlights" where we will highlight one of our databases, specifically focusing on youth and families. Do you want support when it comes to Homework Help? Are you looking to build your research skills? Let us share the wonders of our Digital Library with you and your family! Learn about some of our online databases that you can access for free with your library card. 

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Middle Grade Inner Artists Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Inner Artists!!!

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that feature  books with artistic characters!!!  When I think about being artistic, it is more than just painting and drawing and we have titles that feature not just those but photography, movie making, and collages to just name a few!!  Maybe some of these books will inspire y

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Appreciate a Dragon

Have you ever wanted to ride a dragon? Dragons have been important to the world of fantasy for years. They have inspired many different stories, and they continue to do so today. In honor of Appreciate a Dragon Day that happened on January 16, here are some great picks all about dragons. Click the title to view the book in our catalog.

 

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Middle Grade Music Inspired Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Music Pt. 2!!!

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that feature music!!  If you are anything like me then you love music; there always has to be some sort of song or rhythm going on in the background (because when it is quiet it is so weird) so why not have that carry over to what we read?  All of these titles have music woven throug

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Middle Grade Book Talk Blue Covers

Middle Grade Spotlight--Blue Covers!!!

Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is focused on books that have Blue Covers!!!  As we start entering into the snow and cold months of Winter, why not get in the spirit by reading some books that have covers featuring various shades of blue so check out one of these and then snuggle up with a mug of hot chocolate or tea and enjoy an a

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Middle Grade Plot Twists Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Plot Twists!!!

Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is focused on books that feature some shocking and epic plot twists!  I do not know about you, but I love a book that you think you know where it is going but then, out of nowhere, the author turns everything on its head and everything is different--and it makes total sense when you think back to wha

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Middle Grade Historical Fiction Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Historical Fiction!!!

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 sc

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Winter Reading 2022

Winter Reading Challenge 2022 starts in January!

Handley Regional Library System will be presenting a Winter Reading Challenge for youth to run the entire month of January 2022. The theme for this year is “Read for a Better World”, which encourages readers of all ages to explore diversity, empathy, and action through literature.

“We are joining thousands of libraries and schools across the nation that are encouraging their communities to read a target number of books,” says Donna Hughes, Youth Services Division Head.

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