Disney Reads Day

In the tradition of Star Wars Reads Day, Disney has started Disney Reads Day, taking place today, February 6.

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Dia de Los Muertos

Roseanne Greenfield Thong

pictures by Carles Ballesteros

Albert Whitman & Company, 2015

This beautiful book is a work of art and brings to life the Day of the Dead celebration. Roseanne Greenfield Thong always does a wonderful job of lyrically and succinctly describing the Hispanic culture, as can be seen in Green is a Chile Pepper: a Book of Colors and Round is a Tortilla: a Book of Shapes (both ill. by John Parra, to be reviewed jointly soon). Altars, sugar skulls, candles, petals, calendulas (marigolds used traditionally), papel picado, tamales, atole, pan de muerto, and much more is mentioned beautifully throughout the book, which includes Spanish terms throughout. Famous historical and legendary figures are mentioned and illustrated, such as Pancho Villa, Frida Kahlo and La Llorona. The history of the celebration, dating back hundreds of years, is illustrated, and the author does a good job of showing that the celebration is dedicated to celebrating and remembering those we love who are no longer with us. An informative author’s note and glossary make this book a perfect resource on El Día de los Muertos.

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May The Books Be With You.

The Sanctuary of a Preternatural

To put the pudding in the puff: she had retreated to the library, her favorite sanctuary in any house, only to happen upon an unexpected vampire.

Soulless, Gail Carriger

If You Like...Greek Myths

A young girl visited the library and it was very clear that she loves the Percy Jackson series. She requested similar books containing Greek mythology, and luckily one of the things I love to do is collect lists (and lists and lists...) of books, especially books that are similar to one another.

These books are great for kids searching for books like Percy Jackson. I'll add to this list as I find more Greek mythology chapter books. I was so glad I was able to help her find some books, some of which she had heard of and was excited about.

Beasts of Olympus series, Lucy Coats

The Other Side of the Myth series, Rebecca Fjelland Davis

Goddess Girls series, Joan Holub

Heroes in Training series, Joan Holub

Myth-O-Mania series, Kate McMullan

Pegasus series, Kate O'Hearn

Superhero Posters

Check out some of these awesome superhero posters from the American Library Association. Some are currently available for purchase on their online store, but others are older and were previously available, but are not currently being sold on their website. Great for the Every Hero Has a Story summer reading program theme this year.

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