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International Transgender Day of Visibility
Created on:
Mar 28, 2023
51 items
March 31 of each year, we honor International Transgender Day of Visibility. Here at the Kansas City Public Library, we are cel...
General Recommendations
KCPS Loves to Read - April/May Recommendations
Created on:
Mar 23, 2023
25 items
These are recommendations from the KCPS Reads Reading Campaign.
Topic Guide
Please Stay
Created on:
Mar 20, 2023
9 items
It's okay to talk about suicide. By doing so, it helps to reduce the stigma around suicide and encourage open and honest discus...
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Quilting Month
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RondaC_KCMO
RondaC_KCMO
Created on:
Mar 17, 2023
58 items
March is National Quilting Month. Here are some great quilting books to inspire you with stories and techniques.
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March is Disability Awareness Month
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JasmineS_KCMO
JasmineS_KCMO
Created on:
Mar 16, 2023
96 items
This booklist is full of disability representation. Take time to read from a different perspective. Everyone deserves to see th...
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Read Across the Decades: 1920 - 1929
Created on:
Mar 07, 2023
30 items
Welcome to the Read Across the Decades Challenge with the Kansas City Public Library! Each month, we'll read books set in diffe...
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Banned Picture Books
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ChinesaR_KCMO
ChinesaR_KCMO
Created on:
Mar 04, 2023
19 items
PEN America counted school book bans in the 2021-2022 school year and found an alarming 1,648 titles banned somewhere in the Un...
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The New Black Film Canon by Slate Magazine
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CodyW_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 27, 2023
74 items
https://slate.com/culture/2023/02/best-black-movies-directors-streaming.html
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Women in Science
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JessieC_KCMO
JessieC_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 26, 2023
25 items
March is Women's History Month and in celebration, these stories highlight the contributions of female scientists.
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KCPS Loves to Read - March Recommendations
Created on:
Feb 23, 2023
32 items
These are recommendations from the KCPS Reads Reading Campaign.
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Books Published the Week of 2/20/23
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HaleyL_KCMO
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 21, 2023
41 items
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Topic Guide
Rap & Hip-Hop: The History and Culture
Created on:
Feb 17, 2023
34 items
Rap, which originated in African American communities in New York City is a musical style in which rhythmic and/or rhyming spee...
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Happy Galentine's Day!
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JasmineS_KCMO
JasmineS_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 14, 2023
58 items
Celebrate your squad all year. Here's a list of books and movies with fantastic female friends!
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Books Published the Week of 2/6/2023
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HaleyL_KCMO
HaleyL_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 06, 2023
53 items
General Recommendations
Historical Scandals & Interesting Figures
By:
KathrynA_KCMO
KathrynA_KCMO
Created on:
Feb 05, 2023
37 items
History isn't just dates and battles. Check out these stories of scandal and exciting historical episodes, and fascinating real...
1 like
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2023 Youth Media Awards
Created on:
Feb 04, 2023
81 items
We're so excited to share the 2023 YMA winners with you!
Award Descriptions:
John Newbery Medal: For the most outstanding con...
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Top Picks
2023 Alex Awards Winners
Created on:
Feb 03, 2023
11 items
The Alex Awards are given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18. The win...
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Topic Guide
Read Across the Decades: 1910-1919
Created on:
Jan 25, 2023
31 items
Welcome to the Read Across the Decades Challenge with the Kansas City Public Library! Each month, we'll read books set in diffe...
General Recommendations
Black History Month: Youth Picks
Created on:
Jan 25, 2023
51 items
These recommendations for kids and teens celebrate Black children and their families and honor Black leaders throughout history...
Topic Guide
Palentines Day: Honoring the Love For All Your Friends
Created on:
Jan 25, 2023
19 items
Palentines Day, celebrated on February 13, is the time to honor the platonic soul mates in your life! This holiday celebrates t...
Topic Guide
From Text to Screens: Books Becoming Films or TV Shows in 2023
Created on:
Jan 25, 2023
22 items
If you'd like to get a jump start on reading a book before seeing the film or show, the Kansas City Public Library has got you ...
Topic Guide
2023 Lunar New Year: The Year of the Rabbit and Cat
Created on:
Jan 10, 2023
20 items
The Lunar New Year is a tradition celebrated in China and in several East and Southeast Asian countries. This year in 2023 the ...
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Coming Soon to a Screen Near You
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ChinesaR_KCMO
ChinesaR_KCMO
Created on:
Jan 05, 2023
18 items
Book - to - movie adaptations coming in 2023 to theaters and streaming services. Read it before you see it!
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Topic Guide
Peripheral Visions
Created on:
Jan 03, 2023
24 items
Neurodiverse artists have consequently been viewed as outsiders in the “art world,” even if they’re considered to be visionary....
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James Cameron Rewind: Prep for a Return to Pandora
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CullenR_KCMO
CullenR_KCMO
Created on:
Dec 23, 2022
22 items
Avatar: The Way of Water, the long-awaited sequel to 2009's sci-fi blockbuster Avatar, is here.
Whether you're preparing to r...
