International Women's Day
On International Women’s Day, we honor not only the countless women throughout history who have changed the world, but also everyone still fighting for women’s rights today. From teachers to actresses, to politicians, we have a great selection of non-fiction books to connect your readers to some amazing women and the impact they’ve had on all our lives. 
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Sharing Indigenous Stories
Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day and November is Native American Heritage month! We think the best way to celebrate is with authentic and heartfelt Indigenous stories reflecting the diversity of the Indigenous experience in the United States and Canada. The...
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month, which began on September 15 and extends through October 15, is a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions Latinx individuals have made to American life. We at HarperStacks understand the importance of amplifying Latinx voices all...
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Oceans of Possibilities: Summer Reading 2022
Dive Into Summer Reading by Christina Carpino, School & Library Marketing Coordinator As a librarian, Summer Reading was my absolute favorite time of the year. Bringing families together for free, educational fun AND getting to share my favorite books with...
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Let's Talk About It: A Sitting In St. James by Rita Williams-Garcia
ABOUT THE BOOK Told from multiple points of view, A Sitting in St. James intertwines the story of a white slaveholding family as their position in society begins to slip with the lives of the enslaved at Le Petit Cottage....
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PEACE TRAIN Downloadable Poster
Download the FREE poster! Hop aboard the Peace Train in this picture book adaptation of Cat Stevens’s legendary anthem of unity and harmony in time for the song’s 50th anniversary! With illustrations by New York Times bestselling illustrator Peter H....
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Shake Up Your Summer Reading!
View the archived webinar here! By sharing and celebrating diverse books, teachers and librarians have an opportunity to help young people better understand themselves and others. We encourage you to look critically at the books you’re sharing with your students...
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Wild Summer Reading!
Take a read on the wild side this summer with some of our favorite books about animals! The Collaborative Summer Library Program’s theme for 2021 is “Tails and Tales,” so here are some great titles for middle grade to keep...
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Shake Up Your Shelves this Black History Month - and all year long!
What books are you sharing with young readers this Black History Month? We encourage you to #ShakeUpYourShelves by celebrating the Black history makers of today and shining a spotlight on Black creators for all ages and genres. Check out some...
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Thesaurus Has a Secret
Download this free poster! Thesaurus Has a Secretby Anya Glazer Thesaurus is an ordinary dinosaur. A very ordinary dinosaur . . . who just happens to love words. And the other dinos know that’s just who he is. But behind...
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Shake Up Your Shelves: Why an Inclusive Bookshelf is Important and How to Make it Happen
We know that children learn a lot about the world through the books that they read. When the stories they hear do not reflect the reality of the world we live in, young people develop a warped view of society,...
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Making an Earth Day Difference While You’re Indoors
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! This year’s theme was Climate Action. Since many of us can’t spend much time outside, authors April Pulley Sayre and JoAnn Early Macken offer ideas and activities to be eco-friendly this...
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Poetry Month Resources for All Ages
It's Poetry Month! We know you may be celebrating a little differently this year, so we've gathered some of our favorite resources for you to choose from. From classic children's poets Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky to the current Young...
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WHEN SPRING COMES FREE ACTIVITIES
WHEN SPRING COMES by Kevin Henkes illustrated by Laura Dronzek on sale now! Now that it's officially spring (no matter what it might look or feel like outside your window!), there's no better time to enjoy the latest delightful picture...
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