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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 &...
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The NAACP Outstanding Literary Award Nominees 2024
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Jan 29, 2024
44 items
Top Picks
KCPL's Favorite Reads of 2023
Created on:
Dec 28, 2023
73 items
Your Kansas City Public Library staff read A LOT of books this past year! Here's merely a few of their favorites from every gen...
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National Sisters Day
Created on:
Aug 03, 2023
24 items
Having a sister is something quite unique. Those of us who have one know that your sister can be your biggest champion, your mo...
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Books Published the Week of 7/31/23
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Aug 02, 2023
58 items
Top Picks
LibraryReads: August 2023
Created on:
Jul 17, 2023
12 items
Check out the top ten books and notable mentions chosen by librarians that come out in August! Look for these titles in large p...
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All Together Now- Teen Recommendations
Created on:
May 03, 2023
18 items
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YA Books as Zodiac Signs - Taurus
By:
EstrellaH_KCMO
Created on:
Apr 21, 2023
17 items
April 20 - May 20
Symbol: The Bull
Element: Earth
Modality: Fixed
Ruling Planet: Venus
Taurus, the second sign of the zodiac,...
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November is Puerto Rican Heritage Month
By:
JasmineS_KCMO
Created on:
Nov 15, 2022
44 items
Read some amazing books by these Puerto Rican authors this month!
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Protect Your Freedom to Read
Created on:
Nov 11, 2022
8 items
"A person’s right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views. That per...
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GMA Book Club Picks
Created on:
Nov 02, 2022
53 items
Every month, Good Morning America, or GMA, Book Club selects novels showcasing diverse and compelling authors telling both fict...
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Topic Guide
Black Poetry Day 2022
Created on:
Oct 12, 2022
31 items
Black Poetry Day on October 17 honors past and present Black poets. The day celebrates the importance of black heritage and lit...
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Pura Belpré Award Winners
Created on:
Oct 11, 2022
21 items
The Pura Belpré Award is presented annually to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and ce...
3 likes
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Black Banned Books
By:
JasmineS_KCMO
Created on:
Sep 20, 2022
48 items
In honor of Banned Books Week, here are some amazing banned books by Black authors talking about all that is the black experience.
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Strong Women in Books!
Created on:
Sep 19, 2022
10 items
This is a booklist of some great books that feature some empowering ladies who are pretty awesome, if you ask me! - Created by ...
1 like
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Hispanic Heritage Month Recs from a Teen!
By:
HelenL_KCMO
Created on:
Sep 16, 2022
12 items
Happy Hispanic Heritage Months! This is a list of a Central Library's TLoT member Osman's recommendations for his favorite Lati...
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Topic Guide
Hispanic Heritage Month
By:
HunterH_KCMO
Created on:
Sep 13, 2022
15 items
September 15th marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us in celebrating the contributions and influence of Hispanic i...
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Hispanic Heritage Month
By:
RISE_KCMO
Created on:
Aug 22, 2022
29 items
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, RISE has created a book list that's for children through adults. There are physical books...
1 like
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RISE Recommends Master-List 4
By:
RISE_KCMO
Created on:
Jun 14, 2022
100 items
This is the fourth master-list of all of the RISE Recommends.
1 like
Topic Guide
Black History Month
Created on:
Jan 27, 2022
79 items
The Kansas City Public Library has gathered a list of works of fiction and nonfiction to celebrate Black History Month. These w...
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Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month Reads
By:
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Sep 14, 2021
54 items
National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as w...
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Rise: A Feminist Book Project: 2021
By:
ChinesaR_KCMO
Created on:
Aug 12, 2021
8 items
Each year, the Rise: A Feminist Book Project (formerly the Amelia Bloomer Project), sponsored by the Feminist Task Force of the...
2 likes
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School Tales!
By:
MatthewS_KCMO
Created on:
Jul 23, 2021
21 items
If you're a student, a teacher, or just wanting to read a story or piece of nonfiction focused on a school or education topic -...
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"Hot Girl Summer" Reading
By:
SamanthaE_KCMO
Created on:
Jun 14, 2021
26 items
"Hot Girls" stay informed, love their bodies, read a lot and support each other. Here are some powerful, interesting ...
1 like