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Latinx Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Latinx Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Looking for some out of this world fiction? Here are some great science fiction and fantasy novels for teens and adults written by Latinx authors. (If you're not familiar with the term "Latinx," it's a...

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Teens' Top Ten

Teens' Top Ten Nominees

Every year, YALSA (the Young Adult Library Services Association) collects nominees for the Teens' Top Ten list from teens around the country. Here's this year's list of nominees! Teens (ages 12-18) can...

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Notorious RBG 1933-2020

Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on September 18, 2020. She left behind a long legacy, reflected in the multitude of books written about her for readers of all ages. 

2020 Pura Belpre Awards

2020 Pura Belpré Awards

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15-October 15, which makes this an especially great time to check out this year's Pura Belpré Award and Honor books. The Pura Belpré Award, "established in 1996, is...

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September 2020 Mid-Month Sudoku

Whether you're a sudoku novice or a seasoned pro, try your hand at MHL's mid-month sudoku!  A new puzzle will be released on the 15th of each remaining month in 2020 as a complement to the crossword released on the 1st of each month as part of our Elect to Connect series.  If you're getting...

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Remembering 9/11/01

Remembering 9/11/01

Those of us who were adults on September 11, 2001 and remember it like it was yesterday may be surprised to learn that there are novels written for young readers about 9/11 that are considered "historical fiction." Whether it's a day you'll never forget or a day you weren't yet born on, here are...

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September 2020 Puzzle

Our September crossword is extra-tricky!  If you want a leg up, the following articles each contain a clue word somewhere in their text--and it's a chance to see some of the content you can find in our databases.  After all, it's not...

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Remembering Chadwick Boseman

Remembering Chadwick Boseman

We were saddened to hear of Chadwick Boseman's death from colon cancer on August 28, 2020. He left behind an impressive body of...

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Books for National Dog Day

Books for National Dog Day

August 26th is National Dog Day, but is there ever a bad time to celebrate dogs? Here are some recent true stories of very good boys and girls and the humans who love them.

non-ww2 historical fiction

Historical Fiction not set in WWII

The World War II-era is certainly fascinating and has inspired many writers, but there's so much more historical fiction to explore! If you're looking for stories from different eras and perspectives, check out this list. It's got everything from a retelling of the Trojan war to 1980s Burkina...

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