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Books to Empower & Foster Understanding about Race and Social Justice for Kids and Teens

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Katie Auman in Book Recommendations, Library Blog

Four years ago, we shared a book list aimed at kids, tweens, and teens to help them understand and talk about social justice, race, and cultural awareness. It came on the heels of the shooting deaths of two black men in Louisiana and Minnesota, and soon after the shooting deaths of five Dallas police officers. […]

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19 Webcomics To Keep Kids and Teens Engaged

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Katie Auman in Book Recommendations, Library Blog

Excerpt shared with permission from the author, Mahnaz Dar. The article first appeared online at School Library Journal. Looking for ways to keep your comics-loving kids and teens occupied? These free webcomics promise to eat up hours of time. Middle Grade Audrey’s Magic NineWritten by Michelle Wright and illustrated by Courtney Huddleston, Francesco Gerbino, and […]

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Spark an Interest and Discover Your Path this Summer

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Katie Auman in Book Recommendations, Library Blog, Writing

Ahhhh, summer! For teens, it’s a much-welcomed break from early alarm clocks, class assignments, and final exams. And, a time where you can spend your days exploring what you’re most interested in – movies, video games, photography, writing…whatever! Our librarians can recommend books, activities, and tools just for you, around any unique interests. Are you […]

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Fort Collins Teen Smashes the 40 Book Challenge

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Katie Auman in Book Recommendations, Library Blog

Fort Collins’ Ashley Morris describes herself as “more of a math person,” yet for her recent 8th grade Gifted & Talented project at Webber Middle School, she chose to complete the 40 Book Challenge. “Numbers work better for me,” Ashley explains. “But I also love to read and experience another person’s life or escape into […]

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25 Books Nominated for the 2018 Teens’ Top Ten List

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Katie Auman in Book Recommendations, Library Blog, Library Programs

The Teens’ Top Ten is a “teen choice” list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year.  This year’s list of nominees features 25 titles that were published between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2017. The American Library Association will announce the winning titles in October. How many of these books […]

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