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Celebrating Black Children and Families
Created on:
Feb 26, 2024
26 items
These recent picture books celebrate the pride and joy found in Black children and their families.
(Annotations come from Nove...
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Spotlight on Jacqueline Woodson
By:
JessieC_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 26, 2024
33 items
Inspirational author Jacqueline Woodson will be visiting the Kansas City Public Library on Friday, March 8th! The author will j...
1 like
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The Gilded Age
By:
KevinF_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 25, 2024
19 items
A phrase coined by Mark Twain to suggest that all that glitters is not gold, the Gilded Age refers to the period of American hi...
1 like
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Books Published the Week of 2/19/24
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 23, 2024
52 items
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No Bars? There's a Book For That.
By:
JessieC_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 22, 2024
30 items
We asked staff for a list of their ol' reliables that they would recommend to ANYONE. These titles from the Kansas City Public ...
1 like
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Memorable Manga!
By:
PalomaF_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 22, 2024
21 items
Curious about manga, but don't know where to start? Here is a list of amazing titles to check out!
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Black Poets & Graphic Novelists
By:
EdenF_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 11, 2024
52 items
When we talk about reading, poetry books are often considered too "serious," while graphic novels aren't considered &...
1 like
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YA Mystery/Thrillers
By:
HollyW_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 11, 2024
16 items
While these novels are aimed at teenagers, they are also suitable for adults who want the suspense of the mystery/thriller genr...
4 likes
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The History of Maternity Homes
Created on:
Feb 08, 2024
10 items
Many pregnant and unmarried women in the early 1900s faced societal scorn and chose to deliver their babies and give them up fo...
3 likes
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Books Published the Week of 02/05/2024
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 08, 2024
60 items
1 like
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Black History is America's History
Created on:
Feb 06, 2024
40 items
Picture book biographies and histories that honor Black Americans who made our country a better place while facing racism and i...
2 likes
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Books Set in Iowa
By:
ChinesaR_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 05, 2024
15 items
Did you know that February 8 is National Iowa Day? In case you can't make a trip to the Hawkeye State to celebrate, you can rea...
1 like
Topic Guide
Lunar New Year 2024
Created on:
Feb 05, 2024
24 items
To celebrate the Lunar New Year, an important and festive holiday for many Asian communities, the Kansas City Public Library ha...
1 like
Topic Guide
From the Tortured Poets Department: A Reading List for Taylor Swift
Created on:
Feb 04, 2024
14 items
At the 2024 Grammy Awards Taylor Swift announced her next album, The Tortured Poets Department. While you wait, here's a list o...
3 likes
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Blue
By:
MichaelaJ_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 04, 2024
19 items
Poetry, essays, graphic novels and more featuring the color blue.
1 like
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Latina Authors
By:
MichaelaJ_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 04, 2024
12 items
Children and Young Adult books by Latina authors.
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Books Published the Week of 01/29/2024
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Jan 31, 2024
50 items
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Black History Month
By:
EvaL_KCMO
Created on:
Jan 30, 2024
18 items
Observe Black History Month by learning more about these notable black figures.
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Children's Authors and Illustrators Week
By:
VianneyH_KCMO
Created on:
Jan 30, 2024
17 items
The first week of February is, "Children's Authors and Illustrators Week." Celebrate with a list of our favorite chil...
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National Inventors Day
By:
EvaL_KCMO
Created on:
Jan 30, 2024
15 items
February 11th is National Inventors Day! Celebrate these creators and their inventions.
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The NAACP Outstanding Literary Award Nominees 2024
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Jan 29, 2024
44 items
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Trail Blazers book group 2024
By:
AngelaH_KCMO
Created on:
Jan 29, 2024
12 items
These are the books on our list this year, join Trail Blazers book group the 3rd Saturday of each month at Trails West branch!
2 likes
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Queer Romance
By:
EmmaG_kcmo
Created on:
Jan 28, 2024
60 items
Looking for some queer romance to read this February? Look no further than this list filled with the greatest queer love storie...
9 likes
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2024 Youth Media Awards- Part 2
Created on:
Jan 26, 2024
92 items
Award descriptions:
Schneider Family Book Award: Books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience
Mildre...