Last year, the National Women’s History Alliance selected as their theme “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to be Silenced.” Since most women’s suffrage events were canceled in 2020, they extended the theme for 2021 as it “captures the spirit … Continued →
While February is Black History Month, it is important to reflect on the stories and impact of Black history throughout the year. The Library partnered with members of the community to provide videos, events, and book lists to inspire the … Continued →
For Black History Month, we reached out to members of Spokane’s Black community and asked them to share a couple of their favorite books or books they felt were important for others to read. This is an #OwnVoices list in … Continued →
This is an #OwnVoices list for Black History Month featuring stories of historical fiction, fiction, biography, and more about prominent people, movements, and eras outlined in Black history. We hope these books inspire learning and reflection. Picture Books Henry’s Freedom Box by … Continued →
Find a variety of children’s books to share celebrations of winter and a variety of winter holidays. Pick these up via curbside pickup! Tree of Cranes by Allen Say Book Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story by Angela … Continued →
This list, written with #OwnVoices, includes stories of everyday life, of special occasions, and of boarding schools and their long-lasting effects, all representing a variety of experiences of Indigenous people and tribal nations. PICTURE BOOKS Nipêhon = I Wait by Caitlin Dale … Continued →
Classics The Three Bears by Byron Barton Goldilocks and the Three Bears by James Marshall Hansel and Gretel by Rika Lesser and Paul O. Zelinsky Little Red Riding Hood by Trina Schart Hyman Little Red Riding Hood by Jerry Pinkney … Continued →
Do you have a favorite word? I have several. I love the word viscosity (especially when it refers to chocolate milkshakes). I also love the word epistolary. It means “related to the writing of letters.” When paired with novels – … Continued →
Picture Books A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin Book | eBook Carmela Full of Wishes by Matt De La Peña, illustrated by Christian Robinson Book | eBook Hey, Water! by Antoinette Portis Book | eBook How … Continued →
Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth Juneteenth 2020: Justice, Freedom, Democracy (National Virtual Celebration) National Museum of African American History & Culture Virtual Celebration Spokane Juneteenth (Virtual) We Were Eight Years in … Continued →
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