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Books are a great way to talk with children about current events, news, and tougher topics. The news surrounding COVID-19 is a perfect example! The […]
As we finish out the month of Valentine’s day, I wanted to share some of the great modern romances I’ve read in celebration! I also […]
It’s no secret that H.P. Lovecraft was a racist; it’s rightly brought up whenever he and his works are discussed. Such beliefs make Lovecraft’s works, […]
While it may sound cliche, I really do enjoy reading just about anything. I may not read a ton of nonfiction or historical fiction, but […]
While I usually read primarily domestic thrillers and romantic comedies, I will stray away from my favorite genres for a romp in something a little […]
The past decade has seen a number of big changes in the world of tech. Ten years ago, tablets, such as the iPad, were just […]
The Stonewall Book Awards were first established in 1971 to celebrate and honor GLBTQIA+ literature and in 2010 the award expanded to include a category […]
Another award given out this month was the Coretta Scott King awards. This group of awards recognizes African-American authors and illustrators of outstanding books for […]
What to read in 2020? Look no further! The Heights Matchmakers team has compiled a list of our favorite books that we read in 2019. […]
Pura Belpré was the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library. The Pura Belpré awards were created in 1996 to honor her legacy […]
The John Newbery Medal is the big one. It is given out to the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature each year. The medal winner […]
Check out these titles where time isn’t necessarily on your side. Recursion by Blake Crouch New York City cop Barry Sutton is investigating a devastating […]
This week was a big week in children’s literature! The annual Youth Media Awards given out by the American Library Association were announced! All through […]
It’s officially 2020 which means the return of something pretty awesome. No, it’s not the Jazz Age, I’m talking about the United States Census. Once […]
The adage says “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” But we’ve all done it, right? I will freely admit that the gorgeousness of the […]
