tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372396372024-03-13T00:43:23.724-04:00The Kiddosphere @ FauquierBlogging since 2007! Lots of children's/YA, with adult fiction/nonfiction reviews thrown in from time to time. All books discussed are available through the Fauquier County Public Library. Your comments are welcome! Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.comBlogger988125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-52113118571798367622018-12-20T11:35:00.003-05:002018-12-20T11:35:40.265-05:00Saying Goodbye: The Final PostAs you may have noticed, I haven't been updating Kiddosphere on a regular basis. At the end of June 2018, I left my position as youth services librarian and became the new collection services development librarian. Same library, but totally different job. At the same time, I was planning a wedding and planning a move. Although I had intentions of keeping the blog active, it eventually became clear to me that I didn't have the time--and frankly, the desire--to keep up with the blog. I think eleven years is a good run for a blog. :-)<br />
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Fauquier County staff members regularly contribute to posts on the library's main site (including me!), so if you're looking for fun and succinct posts about books (and sometimes audiobooks. movies, library tips, and program information!), make sure you keep up with the news <a href="https://fauquierlibrary.org/">over there.</a><br />
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Since 2014, I have kept a record of my reading on Goodreads. It helps me remember what I've read; I separate the titles into "bookshelves" for adult fiction/nonfiction, children's novels, children's nonfiction, graphic novels, and YA. I also have a "bookshelf" for ""diversity titles," which feature characters/topics/stories that prominently feature a member/members of a minority group (token illustrations do not count). I've fallen woefully behind on my reading this year for obvious reasons (including adding a 45 minutes+ commute), even though reading 191 adult, children's, and YA books (71 of which fell into the diversity label) is not a terrible number (last year, I read 597 books). I'm hoping to add one or two more by the end of the year. Here's what I've enjoyed since October (the last time I posted a "recent reads" post)<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1290517~S6">Apollo</a> is seriously one of the most gorgeous graphic novels I've seen in some time. This account of the Apollo 11 flight to the moon is mesmerizing and gripping. Some cursory knowledge is assumed (such as the fact that Neil Armstrong lost a young daughter), but nothing that gets in the way of the reader's understanding and enjoyment.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291842~S6">Blended</a> packs a lot into its story: divorce, biracial identity, racial tension, and more, but it all comes together quite movingly and believably thanks to Sharon M. Draper's skillful storytelling.<br />
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If you love history, but want a break from wars, heads of state, etc, try <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1290850~S6">The Strange Case of Dr. Courney</a>. This story of the doctor who pioneered health practices for premature babies (by displaying them in sideshows) is a bizarre and incredible piece of American history.<br />
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I love social history--learning how people ate, dressed, behaved, and basically just lived, so I tore through <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1290930~S6">Unmentionable: The Victorian Lady's Guide to Sex, Marriage, and Manners</a>. This is a hilarious--and thoughtful--look at the ins and outs of Victorian life for women.<br />
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What I'm looking forward to in 2019:<br />
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Soooo many amazing sounding titles coming our way next year, but here's what's guaranteed to be on my list for next year:<br />
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YA: On the Come Up<br />
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Angie Thomas's follow-up to <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=the+hate+u+give+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=.b1290930">The Hate U Give</a> is out in February.<br />
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Adult fiction: The Winter of the Witch<br />
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Katherine Arden's <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=Winternight+trilogy&searchscope=6&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=tWinternight+trilogy+%3B+book+1">Winternight</a> trilogy comes to an end this January. I'm not a huge historical fiction fantasy fan, but I've found this addictive reading. Out in January.<br />
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Adult nonfiction: Becoming Dr. Seuss (Brian Jay Jones)<br />
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Brian Jay Jones is one of my favorite biographers; his Jim Henson and George Lucas biographies are fantastic. I'm eager to read his evaluation of Seuss's life, especially in consideration of recent criticism concerning Seuss's early work. Out in May.<br />
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Picture book: The Alphabet Book With No Pictures<br />
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If you loved <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=book+with+no+pictures+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=tWinternight+trilogy">The Book With No Pictures</a>, you'll have to be patient for its "sequel," which won't be out until September.<br />
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Children's novel: Because of the Rabbit<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=a&searcharg=lord%2C+cynthia+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=tbook+with+no+pictures+">Cynthia Lord</a> is one of my very favorite children's authors; judging from the book description, this sounds like a friendship story between a formerly homeschooled girl and a boy on the spectrum. Out in March.<br />
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Children's nonfiction: Bloom Boom<br />
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April Pulley Sayre's <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=a&searcharg=sayre%2C+april+pulley+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=DZ&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=Xmarch+john+lewis+%26SORT%3DD">nonfiction photography-rich books</a> are absolutely amazing. Cannot wait to see her take on spring, out in February (when some of us will be ready for warmer days!)<br />
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Graphic novel: Run<br />
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The team behind the brilliant, inspirational, and groundbreaking graphic novel <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search/?searchtype=X&SORT=D&searcharg=march+john+lewis+&searchscope=6">trilogy</a> based on Rep. John Lewis's childhood and early adulthood as a civil rights activist is back. Picking up where March: Book Three left off, this will cover a tumultous era in United States history: the passing of the Voting Rights Act and the escalation of American involvement in Vietnam. Run: Book One will be out in June.<br />
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Here's to another great year of reading!<br />
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<b><i>Jennifer Schultz, Collection Services Development Librarian, Fauquier County Public Library </i></b><br />
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<br />Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-89499395414985694892018-12-03T09:00:00.000-05:002018-12-03T09:00:00.774-05:00Season's Readings: Books for Christmas Reading <br />
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Although the holiday season can be a time of high-stress and
activity, it’s also an ideal time to get lost in a great read. Sure, you can’t
go wrong with reading or rereading A Christmas Carol, but what if you’re
wanting something with more contemporary humor or romance? What if a Christmas
murder mystery is more your style, or if you want to share a Christmas story
with a young child (or read a sweet children’s Christmas story for yourself? As
someone who regularly rereads one or two children’s Christmas books every year,
I’m all for adults reading children’s books!)? Each year brings an explosion of
new Christmas books, from basic board books, romance novels, mysteries, and
more. Consider these titles when you’re ready to slow down and savor the
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If your idea of a great Christmas read involves a warm
blanket, your hot beverage of choice, and an endearing read, then you have an
embarrassment of riches from which to choose. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>‘”Christmas won’t be
Christmas without any presents,’ ” grumbled Jo, lying on the rug” is one of the
most famous opening lines in American literature. With 2018 being the 150<sup>th</sup>
anniversary of the publication of “<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6?/tlittle+women+/tlittle+women/1%2C7%2C32%2CB/exact&FF=tlittle+women&1%2C25%2C/indexsort=-">Little Women</a>”, why not rediscover Louisa May
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Although “<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=ramona+and+her+father+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=tlittle+women+">Ramona and Her Father</a>” isn’t the first children’s
book people think of when they think “Christmas classic,” this heartwarming and
witty 1978 Newbery Honor book by Beverly Cleary remains a relevant look at a
family dealing with a parent’s unemployment during the holidays. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=too+many+tamales+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=tramona+and+her+father+">Too Many Tamales</a>” by Gary Soto <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>is a gorgeous reminder to not forgo picture
books once a child can read independently, as he/she might miss out on some
outstanding picture book stories for the elementary school set. Maria must face
the consequences of wearing her mother’s ring without permission when it gets
lost while making tamales; will it ruin the family’s Christmas dinner? This is
a joyous and very relatable story that imparts a message without being overly
obvious about it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=the+christmas+coat+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=ttoo+many+tamales+">The Christmas Coat: Memories of My Sioux Childhood</a>” by
Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve is one of my all-time favorite Christmas stories.
Based on the author’s childhood recollections growing up as the daughter of an
Episcopal priest and never being able to pick first from the donation boxes
sent to the Rosebud Reservation, this is a meaningful and memorable tale about
community, selflessness, and unexpected rewards. Although the community is
obviously impoverished, it is not a focal point; rather, the emphasis is on
family/tribal pride and togetherness.</div>
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<b>Christmas Weepers <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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If you want a dash of realism in your Christmas stories,
don’t miss “<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6?/tchristmas+bells+/tchristmas+bells/1%2C4%2C6%2CB/exact&FF=tchristmas+bells+a+novel&1%2C3%2C/indexsort=-">Christmas Bells</a>” by Jennifer Chiaverini. Alternating between a
grieving Henry Wadsworth Longfellow as he writes a Christmas poem and a music
teacher preparing her students for a Christmas concert while facing budget
cuts, this is an engaging story of faith, hope, and the power of community.</div>
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“<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=silver+packages+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=tchristmas+bells+">Silver Packages</a>” is another outstanding picture book to share
with elementary school students, as long as you can read the last scene without
choking up! (It’s a happy scene, don’t worry.) A young boy fervently hopes to
catch a doctor’s kit when the Christmas train runs through his Appalachian
community, but each year brings a different gift. Based on author Cynthia
Rylant’s childhood experiences, this is an emotional and eye-opening story with
a joyful “circle of life” feel that will give you goosebumps. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Have you ever ugly cried over a children’s picture book? You
just might if you read Susan Wojciechowki’s “<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=christmas+miracle+of+jonathan+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=tsilver+packages+">The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey</a>.” No one can match Jonathan Toomey’s woodcarvings, but his gruff
mannerisms are off-putting to the other villagers. When a widow and her young
son ask him to carve figurines of the Holy Family for their crèche, they
unexpectedly assist him in his devastating grief. Not only are the illustrations breathtaking,
but the story is sensitively told without becoming maudlin. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Christmas Romance <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Bruce W. Cameron continues his line of wildly popular dog
stories (<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6?/ta+dog%27s+purpose+/tdogs+purpose/1%2C4%2C14%2CB/exact&FF=tdogs+purpose&1%2C5%2C/indexsort=-">A Dog’s Purpose</a>) with <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291964~S6">Dogs of Christmas</a>. Josh is not prepared when a
dog and her puppies shows up in his life, much less when he falls for the
adoption coordinator helping him to get the dogs ready for their new home. Will
Josh be able to part with the dogs when it’s time for adoption? This sweet
story is perfect for dog lovers and romance readers alike. <o:p></o:p></div>
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How about some binge reading (and time traveling) this
Christmas? Check out “<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1267866~S6">The Christmas Brides Collection</a>” and “<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291983~S6">The Victorian Christmas Brides Collection</a>,” both published by Barbour Books, one of the
leading Christian fiction publishers. Perfect for those who prefer sweetness over
sensuality in their romances. <o:p></o:p></div>
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If you’d prefer to stay in this century, pick up “<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291992~S6">Christmas Camp</a>” by Karen Schaler. Haley Hanson is rising fast in her advertising career,
and is ready to snatch a prestigious Christmas toy company’s account to further
her aspirations. Although she’s not keen on her boss sending her to a Christmas
Camp, she learns the benefit of rediscovering Christmas, as well as meeting the
dashing son of the camp’s owner. <o:p></o:p></div>
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If you want to dive into a slew of Christmas
novels, you can’t go wrong with the ruler of Christmas romance, Debbie
Macomber. Her latest, “<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=alaskan+holiday+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=.b1291992">Alaskan Holiday</a>,” is already a New York Times
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long-running Hannah Swensen series; Hannah’s dream of becoming the top baker in
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During the summer, my husband I and I enjoy going to concerts at a winery near our home; the bands are often tribute bands dedicated to a certain artist/group/genre. When the (awesome) 80s tribute band belted out, "YOU GOTTA FIGHT! FOR YOUR RIGHT! TO PAAAAAAATAAAY!" I'm not going to lie--I felt a little like Marcel Proust biting into a madeleine (the rest of the audience must have felt the same way, because the reaction was intense!). My sister and I *loved* the Beastie Boys and our parents *hated* them. Although the angst and rebellion in their music was different (and more playful) from the angst and rebellion in the 90s alternative music that was coming down the pike, their songs were definitely distinct from the other pop music of their era (of course, some songs are definitely cringeworthy!). <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291318~S6">Beastie Boys Book</a> is a monster of a book and defies categorization--part cookbook, part graphic memoir, but definitely one for anyone who is/was a fan.<br />
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Glee (and the rise of 80s music nostalgia) reintroduced Journey to a new generation. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1290889~S6">Don't Stop Believin': The Man, the Band, and the Song That Inspired Generations</a> is a new memoir by the band's songwriter/keyboardist, Jonathan Cain. As this is published by Zondervan (a leading Christian publisher), this has a Christian perspective and details Cain's faith journey.<br />
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By the time 'NSYNC came along, I was over the whole boy band deal (Backstreet Boys was really the last boy band that I loved). However, if you memorized the dance moves to "Pop" and "No Strings" and if Justin and Britney were the power couple of your youth, you'll be thrilled to know that Justin Timberlake has created a new memoir of sorts (<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291342~S6">Hindsight</a>). If not, then this is probably not the book for you.<br />
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Oh, where has <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1292544~S6">Josephine Baker's Last Dance </a>been all my life? Her life story is begging for a rich historical novel (and movie!). Waiting impatiently for this, even though I have a stack of books to get through.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1292363~S6">Turn, Turn, Turn: Popular Songs Inspired by the Bible</a> examines 100 songs from the 1930s-present that were inspired by Bible verses or events. I'm familiar with The Byrds's song of the same name, and that Bob Dylan used Biblical influences from time to time, but not much more beyond that. Putting this on my list.<br />
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I've been looking for an updated look at women rock/pop musicians, so I was super excited to find <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1292344~S6">Women Who Rock</a>. This includes a broad range of women, ranging from Mahalia Jackson, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt, The Go-Gos, k.d. lang, Selena, Dixie Chicks, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and much more.<br />
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Baby boomers, get ready: not only is 2019 the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, but it's also the 50th anniversary of Woodstock and the 50th anniversary of the premiere of Monty Python's Flying Circus. I'll admit that I never really got into Monty Python (my sister was/is a huge fan), but plenty of Fauquier patrons are, as this has been a popular choice since we received it. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=always+look+on+the+bright+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=.b1292344">Always Look on the Bright Side of Life </a> sounds hugely entertaining and has already appeared on several "Best of 2018" book lists, so this is on my list.<br />
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Reality TV fans will want to pick up <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1290532~S6">Captive Audience: On Love and Reality TV</a> and/or <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1290526~S6">Bachelor Nation: Inside the World of America's Favorite Guilty Pleasure</a>. Both examine the fascination people have with reality TV, its popularity, and more.<br />
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If your taste are a little more wholesome, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291614~S6">Christmas in the Movies</a> might be of interest. Production history, synopsis, and legacy for 30 movies will get you in the spirit for holiday viewing.<br />
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Fred Rogers died thirteen years ago, but his legacy continues to burn bright. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6?/tthe+good+neighbor+/tgood+neighbor/1%2C5%2C7%2CB/exact&FF=tgood+neighbor+the+life+and+work+of+fred+rogers&1%2C3%2C/indexsort=-">The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers</a> is the first full-length biography of the Presbyterian minister turned children's television host and advocate. We also have <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291368~S6">Won't You Be My Neighbor?</a>, the recent documentary about Mr. Rogers. (Audiobook fans: the audiobook narrator for <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291409~S6">The Good Neighbor</a> is Reading Rainbow's LeVar Burton!)<br />
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If "Must See TV" means anything to you, then you are the audience for <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291760~S6">I'll Be There For You: The One About Friends</a>. I'm trying to get through somewhat more weightier history/biography books before I grab this one, but I am super stoked to read it. Not only is it a historical look at the show, but it also reexamines dated storylines/jokes that might make you cringe if you watch reruns. (Ardent fans will get the subtitle reference. If you're not: each episode was titled "The One About --" in reference to that episode's storyline.)<br />
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Sally Field's new memoir, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6?/tin+pieces+/tin+pieces/1%2C2%2C4%2CB/exact&FF=tin+pieces+a+memoir&1%2C2%2C/indexsort=-">In Pieces</a>, is a besteller and has appeared on numerous "Best of 2018" book lists. She writes candidly about her movie career, her triumphs, and her personal struggles.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1292328~S6">It's Saturday Morning! Celebrating the Golden Age of Cartoons </a> is for the adults who grew up slurping down a bowl of cereal while watching Scooby-Doo, The Smurfs, or Animaniacs (depending on your era). If that's not enough to jumpstart your nostalgia, would retrospectives of the commercials that ran between the shows entice you?<br />
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Whoa, mama! <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1290932~S6">Springfield Confidential </a>has been consistently checked out since we received it. This isn't a history of the show; rather, it's an insight into how the writers create episodes, how the songs are written, and much more.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1290827~S6">Arthur Ashe</a> is high on my to-be-read list (sooo much to get through before I can check out any more!). This biography of the Richmond native, tennis pioneer, and civil rights advocate for African-Americans and people with HIV/AIDS is one I've had my eye on for months.<br />
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Published in connection with the ESPN documentary series of the same name, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291755~S6">Basketball: A Love Story</a> highlights the sport's history and legacy as a barrier-breaking sport through interviews with the sport's greatest players, coaches, and other officials.<br />
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Babe Ruth was one of the first modern sports superstars, and his 60th home run and cross-country tour helped to create his stardom and legacy. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291326~S6">The Big Fella: Babe Ruth and the World He Created</a> has received outstanding reviews and inclusion on several "Best of 2018" lists.<br />
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The idea of professional football in the 1920s was a joke; college football, baseball, and wrestling were the main draws at the time. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291743~S6">The League: How Five Rivals Created the NFL and Launched a Sports Empire</a> details the improbable and difficult days of the NFL's infancy, long before it became the multibillion dollar business it is today.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291319~S6">Racing to the Finish</a> is #88's memoir of his last year of professional racing, which forced him into early retirement due to concussion-related injuries. Jr. (as he's called by racing fans) kept detailed notes on his worsening condition while he kept up a demanding competitive career. With the increasing knowledge of the effects of concussions, Earnhart wanted to write this to raise awareness and so that others wouldn't suffer in silence.<br />
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<br />Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-25389605963944942452018-11-05T12:10:00.000-05:002018-11-05T12:25:41.129-05:00Tasty Titles: New Cookbooks for the HolidaysFollowing Pinterest boards and Instagram feeds may have replaced the old recipe box crammed with magazine clippings, but if the holds for our new and upcoming cookbooks are any indication, print cookbooks are here to stay. Recently, I wanted to expand and diversify our cookbook collection, so I did some hunting through review journals and online sources; I was thrilled when the hold requests started to pour in! If you're looking for some inspiration in the kitchen, try out some recipes from these new and forthcoming books:<br />
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I had a feeling that <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291313~S6">All-Time Best Dinners for Two</a> (from Cook's Illustrated) would be a big hit, and I was right! If you're an empty nester, a couple without children, or living with college roommates, recipes that serve 4-6 people can result in wasted food or improperly prepared food (or constantly buying microwave meals/prepared foods), not to mention leftover fatigue. Not only does this include recipes, but it also gives smart advice on how to shop for a small household.<br />
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I thought I was done with ordering seasonal cookbooks until I came across <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1292319~S6">American Cookie: The Snaps, Drops, Jumbles, Tea Cakes, Bars & Brownies That We Have Loved For Generations</a>. I knew our patrons would want it; sure enough, we already have multiple holds placed. Yes, it's not specifically for the holidays, but Christmas is definitely the season for cookies (and just add red/green/blue/gold sprinkles to add a Christmas or Hanukkah touch!). Like Anne Byrn's previous cookbook, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1274094~S6">American Cake</a>, you'll also get a history lesson with each recipe.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1292330~S6">Carla Hall's Soul Food</a> is also a must-read for the food history fan. Hall put her own unique adjustments to classic soul food dishes, and emphasizes vegetable dishes that tend to be overlooked when people think of soul food.<br />
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Appliance cookbooks are usually a safe bet for our collection; apparently, our patrons want new ideas for their Dutch oven! As someone who received a Dutch oven from her wonderful coworkers, I am definitely coveting <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1292313~S6">Cook It in Your Dutch Oven</a> as well. Patrons know that a cookbook from America's Test Kitchen will be top-notch! We also have their<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291613~S6"> All-Time Best Holiday Entertaining</a> cookbook.<br />
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When my husband and I received an Instant Pot from his mother/my mother-in-law, we were super stoked but somewhat intimidated at first. (We're still figuring it out, but we've discovered that it makes pretty awesome chili in about 30 minutes!). I've purchased several Instant Pot cookbooks for our home library, but I am still eagerly anticipating our latest Instant Pot cookbooks, as are many of our patrons! <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291341~S6">The Essential Mexican Instant Pot Cookbook</a>, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291323~S6">Fresh and Healthy Instant Pot Cookbook</a>, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291993~S6">The Instant Pot Holiday Cookbook</a>, and <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291340~S6">The Complete Indian Instant Pot Cookbook</a> all contain flavorful recipes, step-by-step instructions, and enticing photographs to help you expand your Instant Pot offerings.<br />
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f you're familiar with Cooking Light, you know their recipes are carefully detailed and are great variations of calorie-filled dishes. While <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291316~S6">Everyday Slow Cooker</a> is designed specifically for slow cookers, many recipes include instructions for multicookers.<br />
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One of the most accessible (and fun!) ways to learn about cultures is through food. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1292311~S6">Flavors of Africa </a>features Evi Aki's Nigerian family recipes (with her own spin), as well as recipes that reflect other African cultures. If the cover is any indication, the photography alone will inspire your taste buds!<br />
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When I saw <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291625~S6">Homefront Cooking: Recipes, Wit, and Wisdom From American Veterans and Their Loved Ones</a>, I thought it would be a terrific addition to our Veterans Day book displays. It was an immediate hit once it hit our shelves; family stories, recipes, and military traditions from the Civil War to present-day conflicts round out this unique cookbook. The organization of the recipes makes browsing easy and fun ("Things That Can be Made in a Hurry," ""Healthy Choices," "Budget-Minded Meals and Stories," "Dishes Meant to be Shared," and "What Gets Us Through Difficult Times," among others).<br />
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One of the most eagerly anticipated cookbooks by our patrons (and me!) is undoubtedly the new <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291333~S6">Red Truck Bakery</a> cookbook. Brian Noyes's beautifully designed cookbook includes recipes from the bakery's most popular treats (as well as some of his favorite recipes from home), and short introductions for each recipe. While he does make some very specific recommendations for ingredients that might require some hunting, he does recommend substitutions and easily attainable ingredients for most recipes (and helpful hints).<br />
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When I originally ordered <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291978~S6">Sister Pie</a>, I think I only ordered one copy; I wasn't sure how interested people would be in a cookbook featuring a bakery in Detroit. I should have known that any kind of baking cookbook goes over pretty well here, and that the message of community and inclusiveness would resonate. This is definitely for serious pie makers; entire chapters on the art of crust, crust design, pies divided by seasons, and other non-pie desserts.<br />
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If museum cafes are known for anything, they're mostly known for serving overpriced food that's "okay" at best. The cafes at the Museum of the American Indian and the National Museum of African-American History and Culture are another story; reflecting the cultures celebrated in their museums, the cafes were designed to serve authentically inspired dishes, use locally-sourced food, and have becomes destination dining in their own right. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291765~S6">Sweet Home Cafe Cookbook: A Celebration of African-American Cooking </a> includes recipes from the NMAAHC's cafe and showcase the variety of African-American cuisine.<br />
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When looking for new holiday cookbooks, I went with tried-and-true names that patrons would immediately recognize: <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291966~S6">Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook</a>, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291971~S6">The Good Housekeeping Christmas Cookbook</a> (also their <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291972~S6">2016 Christmas cookies</a> cookbook, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291621~S6">Jamie Oliver's Christmas Cookbook</a>, and <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291996~S6">Taste of Home Christmas</a>. I also ordered titles that offered some variety in our holiday selections:<br />
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If you're celebrating with your family of choice, or if you plain just want some new ideas for your Thanksgiving feast, check out <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291994~S6">Friendsgiving</a>. This fun cookbook has been quite popular with our patrons, including themed recipes for a Cuban feast, a Southern-inspired spread, and more. It also includes music playlist suggestions and ideas for games.<br />
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If you're expecting vegetarian visitors, or just want to offer healthier party food without sacrificing on taste, try <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291980~S6">Ready to Eat Vegetarian Party Food</a>. Everything from dips to finger food is included, with a substantial section on vegan treats.<br />
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I am enormously pleased (and a little surprised!) that <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291979~S6">Vegan Christmas</a> has proven to be a hit with patrons. I think most people are comfortable with offering vegetarian options, especially with the semi-vegetarian/"Meatless Monday" trends that have been popular for years, but trying to accomodate vegan guests can definitely be intimidating! Either many Fauquier patrons are expecting vegan friends and family this holiday, are vegans themselves, or (perhaps more likely) want to diversify and offer lighter/healthier options this Christmas. Recipes for Christmas morning and full vegan meal plans for Christmas are included (including dessert!).<br />
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Finally--the multicultural aspect of <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291970~S6">Winter: Warm Recipes For Cold Nights</a> caught my attention; when I quickly glanced through this gorgeous cookbook before it hit our shelves, I was struck by the beautiful design and the amazing-sounding recipes for stews, soups, meat dishes, and desserts. This is definitely not designed for quick or healthy cooking; rather, this is full-blown "stick-to-your-ribs" kind of cooking. Already super popular with our patrons.<br />
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Want more titles? Check out <a href="http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?p=2786">Wowbrary</a>, your guide to the latest titles ordered and added by Fauquier County Public Library.<br />
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Jennifer Schultz Angoli, Collection Services Development Librarian, Fauquier County Public Library<br />
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<br />Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-7814494220506479592018-10-29T09:00:00.000-04:002018-10-29T09:00:04.663-04:00Thrills and Chills: Horror Reads for HalloweenDo you love a good scare? Does the anticipation of Halloween make you giddy? With 2018 being the 200th anniversary of the publication of “Frankenstein”, there’s no better time to revisit old classics and discover some new reads that will keep you up long past your bedtime.<br />
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What exactly is a horror novel? Some think of classic monsters such as “Dracula”, Edgar Allan Poe’s gothic short stories, or the modern master of horror, Stephen King. Some might remember childhood favorites, such as R.L. Stine’s “Goosebumps” series. The Horror Writers Association defines horror as “… not only blood and gore, but psychological horror, suspense, mysteries, science fiction, fantasy, supernatural terror, and so much more…[I]t simply needs to elicit fear or dread in the reader.”<br />
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Mary Downing Hahn is the queen of children’s scary stories; she remains active at the age of 80! While you can start with any title, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=all+the+lovely+bad+ones&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=DZ&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=Xall+the+lovely+bad+ones%26SORT%3DD">All The Lovely Bad Ones</a> is one of her most popular ones. Two siblings decide to play pranks in their grandmother’s haunted inn, which awakens young ghosts.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search/?searchtype=t&SORT=D&searcharg=door+by+the+staircase&searchscope=6">The Door by the Staircase</a> by Katherine Marsh is one of my favorite creepy reads in years. Twelve year old Mary is excited to finally be adopted, until she learns that her new mother is actually the notorious and fearful Baba Yaga, the legendary Russian witch. If you’re into scrumptious descriptions of feasts with a Russian flair (or think you might be), you’ll love this one.<br />
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Does a supernatural story set in the Caribbean entice you? <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=the+jumbies+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=DZ&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=Xdoor+by+the+staircase%26SORT%3DD">The Jumbies</a> by Tracy Baptiste features a brave eleven year old girl as she attempts to save her community from a devious spirit.<br />
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Scholastic Inc’s “Branches” line is one of the best things to happen to beginning chapter books in some years; as finding “scary stories” for newly independent readers can be tough, the <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=v&searcharg=notebook+of+doom+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=tthe+jumbies">Notebook of Doom</a> series by Troy Cummings brings some welcomed relief. Alexander’s new school is not like any other school—for one thing, it’s located in a hospital morgue, where he finds a notebook filled with information about monsters. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=v&searcharg=desmond+cole+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=vnotebook+of+doom+">Desmond Cole, Ghost Patrol</a> is another fun supernatural series for newly independent readers; written by Andres Miedoso, it follows eight year old Desmond as he investigates ghosts and monsters in his neighborhood.<br />
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Have a reader obsessed with zombies? Justina Ireland’s <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1287864~S6">Dread Nation</a> should be on your list. Set in Baltimore County in the days of the Civil War, where young people train to become Attendants to kill the dead, this has received outstanding reviews.<br />
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I was in high school when I read Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart” for the first time, and it’s remained one of the most vivid and freaky short stories I’ve ever read. If a thick book of Poe’s stories and poems is intimidating, try Gareth Hinds’s <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1284196~S6">Poe Stories and Poems</a>, a masterful graphic novel adaptation of Poe’s classics.<br />
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Looking for something totally unique? Pick up Ying Chang Compestine's collection of ghost stories, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1197206~S6">A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts</a>. Not only are these spine-tingling ghost stories, but each one incorporates Chinese food, history, and culture (so perhaps don’t read when you are hungry!)<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1290095~S6">A People’s History of the Vampire Uprising</a> by Raymond A. Villareal turns vampire fiction on its head: what if vampires were the elite of society (rather than being chased by townspeople clutching torches)? When the first “Gloaming” runs for governor, the world is upended like it’s never been before.<br />
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In the southwestern town of Night Vale, ghosts, aliens, and conspiracies are not extraordinary. A young pawn shop owner is focused on solving the mystery of a man in a tan suit who handed her a piece of paper that only read “KING CITY.“ Her quest to discover his identity and what “KING CITY” means launches an offbeat and unique paranormal series by Joseph Fink, launching with <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6?/twelcome+to+night+/twelcome+to+night/1%2C2%2C5%2CB/exact&FF=twelcome+to+night+vale+series&1%2C3%2C/indexsort=-">Welcome to Night Vale</a>.<br />
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In the mood for a supernatural read, but not one that will give you nightmares? Consider Seth Grahame-Smith’s <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=pride+and+prejudice+and+zombies+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=.b1290095">Pride and Prejudice and Zombies</a>. Jane Austen’s beloved heroine, Elizabeth Bennet, fights zombies, but will the dashing Mr. Darcy distract her? Grahame-Smith “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” is in the same vein, as is “Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters” by Ben H. Winters. If zombies are your thing, but you want something that will raise goosebumps, Max Brooks’s <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=world+war+z&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=tpride+and+prejudice+and+zombies+">World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War</a> might be for you.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1290602~S6">Flight or Fright</a>, a new compilation of horror tales edited by Stephen King, might not be something you pack in your carry-on case for your upcoming holiday travels. King has collected tales (previously published and original) about the nightmares of flying….and I don’t mean delayed flights or cramped cabin space.<br />
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<b><i>Jennifer Schultz Angoli, Collection Services Development Librarian, Fauquier County Public Library </i></b><br />
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<br />Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-45743072236327696852018-10-22T09:00:00.000-04:002018-10-22T09:00:11.617-04:00Return to Reading: Recent Reads Post-Wedding Frenzy In the months prior to my September 29th wedding, my regular reading crawled to a stop. No matter what book I had been eagerly waiting for, my attention span was nil for paying attention to anything other than a chapter book or two. I reasoned that once life settled down a bit (after moving to a new house, getting married, and going on our honeymoon), I would find interest in reading again. Yes--thankfully--I have--and just in time for some amazing fall titles.<br />
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I am reading/planning to read a bunch of history/biography/memoir/historical fiction books for an upcoming project, and had read great reviews of <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291738~S6">All You Can Ever Know</a>. This is an open, honest, loving, and occasionally heartbreaking story of transracial adoption (Chung is Korean-American, was adopted by Caucasian parents, and grew up in a community in which she was usually the only Asian-American around; this was also during the time in which teaching a child about his/her cultural heritage as an adoptee was not a common thing).<br />
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I took <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=crazy+rich+asians&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=.b1291738">Crazy Rich Asians</a> for my airport/airplane read. Now, some people will not allow themselves to see a movie before reading the book upon which it was based; I am not one of those people (I also don't believe that "the book is always better"--I can think of several instances in which I prefer the movie--exhibit #1 here, as well as <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=forrest+gump+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=tcrazy+rich+asians">Forrest Gump</a>--and movies that, although quite different from the book, bring a unique perspective to the story, such as <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1249930~S5">The Wizard of Oz </a>and the <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1126791~S5">A Little Princess</a> adaptation in the late 90s). . Confession: I liked the movie much more than the book, although I was thoroughly entertained by the story (I really enjoyed the many footnotes provided by the author), and am looking forward to reading the rest of the trilogy.<br />
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Although there have been a number of books written about the opiod crisis, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search/?searchtype=t&SORT=D&searcharg=dopesick+&searchscope=6">Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company That Addicted America </a> caught my interest because 1) it's written by one of the best nonfiction authors currently writing and 2) the focus is on the crisis as experienced in Virginia. This is not an easy read, although it's deeply engrossing and intimate; it's shocking, infuriating, and tragic, but definitely one to read if you want to understand the epidemic a bit further.<br />
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OK, so I'm just a little over 100 pages into <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1291337~S6">The Library Book</a>, but I'm telling you that this is a must read. I've been waiting for this book ever since it was announced shortly after the publication of <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=rin+tin+tin+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=.b1291337">Rin Tin Tin</a> in 2011, so this has been a project long in the making. If you're familiar with Susan Orlean's work, you know that she immerses herself in the subject at hand: although the basis of this is the (still unsolved) 1986 Central Library fire in Los Angeles, it's about much more than that: memory, what happens when it's gone (her mother's dementia figures into the story), the ever-changing world of libraries and librarianship, the history of book burning and destruction of libraries, and so much more. A new book by Orlean is a big deal, and this almost never came to pass; above all, it's a deeply felt love letter to libraries, librarians, and the work that they do, the difficulties that they face, and the importance of libraries as community centers as well as the keepers of that community's culture.<br />
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<b><i>Jennifer Schultz Angoli, Collection Services Development Librarian, Fauquier County Public Library </i></b><br />
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<br />Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-86645587209507933692018-10-15T09:00:00.000-04:002018-10-16T14:25:38.565-04:00Blast Off: Books for Reading Pre/Post Watching of First Man I love fall movie season. Sure, I love the blockbusters and superhero movies in the summer, but those get old after a while (although I *cannot* wait for Captain Marvel!). Fall brings out the "Oscar bait" movies--the movies that production studios have high hopes for come awards season. Sure, some of them can be overwrought "chewing the scenery" types (when my husband and I saw A Star is Born, we saw one of the most histrionic previews I have ever seen--already beloved on the movie festival circuit, apparently, but good grief....I was rolling my eyes), but there are some pretty awesome-sounding movies coming our way soon. We will see First Man this weekend, and although I'm going in with a more critical eye than I had several months ago, I'm super stoked about it. We have some amazing books about the Apollo 11 moon landing, and with the 50th anniversary coming up next year, we'll see a ton of attention paid to the moon landing, the history and future of the space program, as well as a slew of books for adults and young readers. It's going to be a fun time for space nerds.<br />
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James R. Hansen's biography is the basis for the movie (although we need to remember that, like with Hidden Figures, some dramatic scenes in the film were created for "big movie moments" and didn't actually happen). I haven't read <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1125217~S6">First Man</a>, but it was well-received when it was published in 2005. </div>
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Now that I have a commute long enough to really get into audiobooks, I am excited about discovering new books in nonprint format. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1287744~S6">Rocket Men</a> has been on my list for several months; not only does it go into the logistics of the space program, but it also delves into the politics surrounding the program. </div>
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I can't discuss astronaut-related books without including Tom Wolfe's classic, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search/?searchtype=t&SORT=D&searcharg=the+right+stuff+&searchscope=6">The Right Stuff</a>. Rather than merely chronicling the mechanications of space flight, Wolfe explored the inner thoughts of Project Mercury (John Glenn's era). Although the movie is also a classic, note that it has several historical inaccuracies and liberties (with which Wolfe was quite unhappy).<br />
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The scrutiny and pressure felt by the wives of the Mercury and Apollo astronauts was unreal; the intensity of the need to be perfect All-American smiling and supportive wives was constant and unnerving. Lily Koppel's <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search/X?astronaut%20wives%20club">The Astronaut Wives Club</a> is an engrossing and empathetic account; a must-read for anyone who enjoys reading books about women's history and space history.<br />
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Young readers (or older readers who want outstanding nonfiction accessible to a large audience) will want to read <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1160911~S1">Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon</a> is one of the most fascinating and delighful books I've read about the Apollo 11 mission. Not only does it features mission control and the NASA specialists, but it includes the seamstresses who sewed the spacesuits, the suit testers, the engineers, the camera designers, and many more.<br />
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Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-70079086780761845442018-09-17T09:00:00.000-04:002018-09-17T09:00:08.416-04:00Fall for a Great Read: Books for FallAlthough it's currently cloudy, windy, and rainy with a chance of heavy thunderstorms and wind this weekend due to Hurricane Florence, fall weather is (hopefully!) soon approaching. Seasonal books are among my favorite type of books to read, and autumn-themed books are among the most beautifully illustrated in our collection. Here are some outstanding picks to get you ready for fall:<br />
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Apple picking and visting the pumpkin patch are classic fall outings, as sweetly explored in <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search/?searchtype=t&SORT=D&searcharg=apples+and+pumpkins+&searchscope=6">Apples and Pumpkins</a>. Since this ends with children trick-or-treating, this is a great title for anyone who wants Halloween stories that don't focus on the spooky side of the holiday.<br />
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April Pulley Sayre is one of my favorite picture book creators (hopefully, a Caldecott committee will recognize her photography!), and her recent seasonal titles have been absolutely gorgeous. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1282650~S6">Full of Fall</a> focuses on the transformation of trees in the fall, with text simple enough for preschoolers and kindergartners to understand.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1283109~S6">In the Middle of Fall</a> continues Kevin Henkes's "line" of fabulous seasonal picture books. If you need a general informational book about fall for toddlers or preschoolers, don't miss this one.<br />
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Although there's still a long way to go, I am thrilled to see more children's and YA (and even adult!) books that feature modern day Native Americans (rather than nonfiction titles produced for school report writing). <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1290729~S6">We Are Grateful: Ostsaliheliga</a> follows a Cherokee community as they observe celebrations throughout the year. This has earned multiple strong reviews (even starred ones!), so I am eager to read this one.<br />
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If you want a general seasonal book, rather than one that just focuses on fall, definitely check out <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1275651~S6">Wonderfall</a>. As seasons change and animals, people, and even cars pass by, a tree undergoes its unique changes throughout the year.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1275654~S6">Yellow Time</a> is one of my favorite fall titles in recent years; the yellow illustrations are simply gorgeous. You can use this in late fall or even early winter, as animals' preparations for winter are a key part of the story.<br />
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<b><i>Jennifer Schultz, Collection Services Development Librarian, Fauquier County Public Library </i></b><br />
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<br />Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-6783770000026211332018-09-03T09:00:00.000-04:002018-09-03T09:00:01.925-04:00Are You Ready for Some Football? Believe it or not, fall is on its way (and it's hard to believe it when it feels like 100 degrees). If you're a college football fan, this past weekend was probably a fun one for you (unless your team lost...but remember that it's still early in the season! This could be your year!). With this upcoming weekend being the start of NFL season, football fans are definitely ready for some action. Why not spend some time during commercials reading a fun football book?<br />
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Kids love books about lists and fun facts (I had a very favorite "book of lists" that I repeatedly checked out of the library when I was a child), so <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1273854~S6">1st and 10: Top 10 Lists of Everything Football </a> should be just the thing for young football fantatics. Everything from "Greatest Rushers," "Best Fans," and even "Touchdown Celebrations" are creatively detailed.<br />
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I love finding biographies that feature people that I (and perhaps many others) have never heard about; <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1285112~S6">Between the Lines: How Ernie Barnes Went From the Football Field to the Art Gallery </a> is one of my favorite recently published biographies. Growing up in 1940s North Carolina, becoming an artist wasn't viewed as a viable career path for Ernie Barnes. His football finesse caught the attention of the NFL, in which he played for a number of teams before finally retiring in 1965. His second career as an artist was enormously successful; in addition to painting for the NFL, he was also the official sports artist for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, the commissioned artist for the NBA's 50th anniversary celebration, and also painted scenes that celebrated everyday African-American people.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1288615~S6">The Extraordinary Life of a Mediocre Jock</a> introduces us to Flex, a seventh grader who is adequately average in every way, including football. Like many seventh grade boys, he wishes he was a bit more cool, more athletic, and not so awkward around girls. This is published by Harvest House, one of the bigger Christian publishers, and has been quite popular at our libraries!<br />
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Serious football fans (including adults) will definitely want to pick up <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1265054~S6">Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Football </a>. This dive into football history covers the history of the Super Bowl up to <span style="background-color: white;">XLIX (Seahawks vs. Patriots); interspersed between chapters about each Super Bowl are intriguing top 10 lists and a lengthy timeline. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">If you grew up reading sports stories, you probably read books by Matt Christopher; while we still have several books by him, they are admittedly not as popular as they used to be. Those interested in modern sports chapter books should try Jake Maddox; featuring both boys and girls, these high-interest chapter books cover a variety of sports, including swimming, skateboarding, figure skating, and yes, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1269318~S6">football</a>. </span><br />
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<br />Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-16170840924834716042018-08-20T09:00:00.000-04:002018-08-20T09:00:12.235-04:00Last of the Summer Reads: Recent Reads in August and Late July I hope you read some fantastic reads this summer! If you're looking for a very random list of books for adults and children, today is your lucky day. Here's what captured my attention in late July and early August:<br />
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I'm working on biography/history/historical fiction ideas for a book club, so that's a large bulk of my adult fiction/nonfiction reading at the moment. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1283410~S6">Ali: A Life</a> was published last year, to stellar reviews and several spots on "best of 2017" lists, so it's been on my radar for some time. I know nothing about wrestling and knew little about Ali's life before reading this; I was gobsmacked while reading this. Could not WAIT to get back to it at the end of the day. It's a doorstopper, but I flew through it as fast as you can do with a 500+ page biography. Eig's depiction of Ali's early days as a young superstar (and the Caucasian policeman who changed the course of his life and got him involved in wrestling), the tug-of-war between Elijah Mohammad and Malcolm X for Ali's devotion (and his eventual falling out with the Nation of Islam), his complicated relationships with women and his children, and his outrageous public bragging (and poems!) are told in fascinating detail (Ali "threw shade" before we called it such a thing). However, what makes this such an extraordinary read is that, unlike many lengthy biographies, it doesn't get bogged down near the end. Ali's final wrestling matches, in which he was physically unable to defend himself, are agonizing and heartbreaking to read (and learning about his many enablers is infuriating). His evolution into a goodwill ambassador and the change in public opinion about him is compelling, and his triumphant appearance at the 1996 Summer Olympics opening ceremonies (which is pretty much what I remembered about him before reading this) is breathaking to read, and vividly brought back that moment to me. One of the best biographies I've read in years.<br />
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If you've never read a full-length adult biography of Martin Luther King Jr, then I would recommend reading one before choosing <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1289717~S6">The Heavens Might Crack: The Death and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr</a> (which is not a lengthy read). Jason Sokol's book is not intended to be an all-encompassing biography; rather, it's a jaw-dropping look at King's reputation among different groups before his death, the immediate affect of King's assassination, the gradual change in public opinion in the decades after his death, and the fight to establish a public holiday in his honor. Definitely one to read if you want an insightful look at King's legacy. (And if you want a good overall biography, consider <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search/?searchtype=X&SORT=D&searcharg=martin+luther+king+jr+frady+&searchscope=6">Martin Luther King Jr</a>, part of the excellent <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=v&searcharg=penguin+lives+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=.b1290375">Penguin Lives</a> series.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I love the fact that we are seeing a bit more books featuring contemporary Native Americans in both adult (such as There There), young adult (an upcoming Cynthia Leitich Smith title!) and children's literature, such as <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1290193~S6">Bowwow Powwow: <span style="background-color: white; color: #373737;">bagosenjige-niimi'idim</span></a>. This gorgeous and sweet picture book follows a young girl attending a powwow with her uncle: enjoying the delicious food, respecting the veterans as they march in the parade, and admiring the jingle dancers makes for a fun and informative day for this young Ojibwa girl. </span><br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1290229~S6">People Don't Bite People </a> wasn't on the new shelf for very long (an hour or so) before it was swooped up by a parent. "We need this one!" While biting is absolutely a common thing for very young children, it's an unsettling event when it does happen. This reinforces the message that biting is a "no no" in a fun way that can spur further conversation; it's a great read aloud in rhyme.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1290203~S6">Pie is for Sharing</a> has been very popular all summer long, and for good reason: it depicts a sweet (pun intended!) Independence Day picnic filled with friendship, fun, and community bonding. Not only is pie for sharing, but so are balls, trees, and time. This is also beautifully and fully multicultural (as opposed to having one token ethnic character).<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1290207~S6">Princess Hair</a> is an adorable and much needed gem, as it celebrates the varieties of African-American hair. Long, short, curly, straightened, braided--each little girl's hair is featured and admired. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1290207~S6">My Hair is a Garden</a> (also a 2018 release) is a superb read for slightly older children, as it involves an actual storyline (and facts/tips on black hair care at the end). There's also the fabulous <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1284489~S6">Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut </a>(and one of the 2018 Caldecott Honor titles), which honors black barbershops and African-American male children and tweens.<br />
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Finding books for middle schoolers can be rough; very often, they're still inbetween choosing books from both the children's and YA sections. If you have a middle schooler who wants to read realistic fiction with some slight romantic content, look into the Swirl series. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1283112~S6">Pumpkin Spice Secrets </a>follows two girls as they deal with having a crush on the same boy, and the inevitable drama that follows. As you can guess, pumpkin spice latte figures into the storyline. Each <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6?/tSwirl+novels/tswirl+novels/-3%2C-1%2C0%2CB/exact&FF=tswirl+novels&1%2C3%2C">Swirl</a> novel is independent from each other, so reading order doesn't matter. Not great literature, but fulfills a need for fun middle-school books that isn't too mature.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1290375~S6">The Squirrels' Busy Year </a> is perfect for all those "learning about seasons" units that are popular in the fall. Through the activities of busy squirrels, readers (and listeners) learn about the changes in weather throughout the seasons. Cute, cute, cute. <br />
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While <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1282317~S6">Kitchen Confidential</a> is probably Anthony Bourdain's most famous title (and the one that spawned an entire subgenre of books chronicling the underbelly of the culinary world), I find <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1098626~S6">A Cook's Tour: In Search of a Perfect Meal</a> to be equally fascinating. Bourdain was well-known for his deep appreciation/respect for international cultures and cuisines, which is memorably explored in this unique read.<br />
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If you love reading about food from international cultures, you'll also want to pick up <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1260358~S6">Life From Scratch: A Memoir of Food, Family, and Forgiveness</a>. Although Sasha Martin's experiment of cooking a meal from all 195 countries (at the time of publication) is intriguing, her recollections of a rough and unstable childhood are heartbreaking and moving.<br />
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Food science-y books are perenially popular, but it will be hard to top <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1120688~S6">On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen</a>. If you read the original back in the 1980s, you'll want to read the fully revised 2004 edition, as our knowledge of nutrition has changed since then. Everything you'd ever want to know about the evolution of dairy animals (including the structure of ice cream, buttermilk, etc), rice cooking techniques and customs, the different types of syrup production, and much more is covered in exhaustive detail. If this is a bit intimidating, try America's Test Kitchen's <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1251288~S6">The Science of Good Cooking</a> (or anything from America's Test Kitchen, as their books/magazines will go into the hows and whys of their recipes).<br />
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I love presidential history; not just about the presidents, but about their families and those that interacted with them. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1279792~S6">The President's Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, From the Washingtons to the Obamas</a> is a revealing look at the African-American chefs, butlers, and servers who have worked for presidential families since the first days of the republic.<br />
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Even if you're not into culinary history, you're probably familiar with Julia Child, who popularized French cuisine to American audiences. Child's long remarkable life is worth exploring: <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1238799~S6">Bon Appetit! The Delicious Life of Julia Child</a> is a delightful picture book, while Erin Hagar's <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1266796~S6">biography</a> (in graphic novel style) is a great read for older readers. Adults wanting an in-depth read should check out <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=dearie+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=.b1266796">Dearie</a>.<br />
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Want to add some local flavor to your culinary reads? <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1185176~S6">Bring Me Some Apples and I'll Make You a Pie: A Story About Edna Lewis</a> introduces readers to Edna Lewis, the granddaughter of enslaved African-Americans and author of one of the classics of Southern cookbooks, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1192209~S6">The Taste of Southern Cooking</a>. Lewis's interests in locally-grown food, preserving regional recipies, and keeping the distance between farm to table predate the modern "farm-to-table" movement by several generations; this is an engaging picture book biography of a remarkable woman.<br />
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Roy Choi's passion for "food that isn't fancy" and bringing the food traditions of his native Korea to literally the "man on the street" is celebrated in this picture book biography of one of the first modern food truck pioneers. If you're in the mood for a picture book biography that's far from ordinary, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1287400~S6">Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix</a> should be on your list.<br />
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Chinese restaurants, from the corner Chinese-American family supper stop to restaurants featuring one of the many unique cultures of China, are not considered exotic by the vast majority of Americans, but it was a different story in the late 1950s-1960s. Joyce Chen's escape from China during the early days of the Communist takeover, the establishment of her first restaurant, to the creation of her cookbooks and her PBS cooking show are admiringly captured in <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1284496~S6">Dumpling Dreams: How Joyce Chen Brought the Dumpling From Beijing to Cambridge</a>.<br />
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Although I haven't finished the series, I routinely recommend the <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=Next+Best+Junior+Chef&searchscope=6&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=tNext+Best+Junior+Chef+%3B+episode+1">Next Best Junior Chef trilogy</a> to anyone looking for an entertaining read. Mentioning that it's about kids on a cooking reality show contest never fails to catch the attention of both kids and parents! Cooking tips and techniques are featured in each title.<br />
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<b><i>Jennifer Schultz, Collection Services Development Librarian, Fauquier County Public Library </i></b><br />
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<br />Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-30120992356588092182018-08-06T09:00:00.000-04:002018-08-06T09:00:06.863-04:00Back to School: Books for A New School Year Can you believe that summer is nearly over? It's almost time to pack away the swimsuits and bring out the backpacks. Books with school themes never go out of style, so there's always plenty of awesome school-related books from which to choose! Here are a mix of new and older books for students of all ages:<br />
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Victoria Jamieson followed her Newbery Honor recipient, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1260490~S1">Roller Girl</a>, with another pitch-perfect graphic novel for middle grade readers, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1283115~S1">All's Faire in Middle School</a> follows 11 year old Imogene as she enters a new world of public middle school after being homeschooled; with her active participation in Renaissance Faires, she sticks out among her classmates. New friendships, adversaries, parental conflict, and everyday growing pains are movingly explored in this touching (and funny!) graphic novel.<br />
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Doreen Cronin continues her hilarious "Click, Clack" picture book series with <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1290358~S1">Click, Clack, Quack to School</a>. The beleaguered Farmer Brown and his mischievous farm animals have been invited to "Farm Day" at the local school; although they have been instructed about their best school manners, you can bet that things go a little haywire!<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1290353~S1">Itsy Bitsy School Bus </a> is a cute take on the "Itsy Bitsy Spider" fingerplay, following a bus as it navigates a busy first day of school.<br />
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Lola is super excited about her first day at doggie daycare--but also a bit nervous and overwhelmed, like anyone would be in a new situation. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1273853~S1">Lola Goes to School </a>captures this adorable Yorkshire Terrier's antics in enchanting photographs.<br />
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Mermaids are perenially popular, so I was super excited to find <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1290394~S1">Mermaid School</a>. As you can guess, this follows a young mermaid as she experiences her first day of school.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1203311~S1">Rain School </a>has been one of my top favorite "back to school" related stories for years. Inspired by former Peace Corps volunteer James Rumford's experiences in Chad, children prepare for their new school year by literally constructing their school from mud. This is a delightful and eye-opening read aloud for K-3 students, and has the added benefit of being an Afrocentric story filled with joy and positivity rather than tragedy.<br />
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I love DK's<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S1?/tChildren+just+like+me/tchildren+just+like+me/-3%2C-1%2C0%2CB/exact&FF=tchildren+just+like+me&1%2C4%2C">"Children Just Like Me"</a> series, as I do any beautifully produced cross-cultural book for children. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1273882~S1">A School Like Mine: A Celebration of Schools Around the World </a>examines the school lives of children around the world, from South Korea, Egypt, the United States, and more.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1265836~S1">This is My Home, This is My School </a> features a typical homeschooling day in a loving and active family, through the eyes of one of the young sons. This is a companion to the equally delightful <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1240903~S1">Building Our House</a>, featuring the same family.<br />
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<b><i>Jennifer Schultz, Collection Services Development Librarian, Fauquier County Public Library</i></b><br />
<br />Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-56701532327041577812018-07-30T09:00:00.000-04:002018-07-30T09:00:04.749-04:00Say "Aloha" to Another Summer: Books About Hawaii<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's hard to believe that we will wrap up our summer reading program on Saturday, August 4. We are excited to bring The Goodlife Theater to our libraries for a fantastic puppet show featuring Hawaiian legends and folktales. To get us into a Hawaiian state of mind, let's look at some awesome books about our 50th state:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Although <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1056994~S6">Dumpling Soup</a> is set just before New Year's, it's a sweet story for any time of the year. When Marisa is allowed to make the dumplings for her grandmother's famous New Year's soup, she worries that she will mess it up! Luckily, everything turns out fine, and New Year's is celebrated with fireworks, family time, and delicious dumpling soup. Like many Hawaiian families, Marisa's family is ethnically mixed, including Korean, Hawaiian, and Anglo heritage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Froggy is super stoked for his Hawaiian vacation (who wouldn't be)? Surfing, learning the hula dance, swimming in the ocean...it's going to be a great time. However, as anyone who's familiar with the Froggy series would know, Froggy gets into some mischief in paradise! <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1206819~S6">Froggy Goes to Hawaii</a> will be enjoyed by both Froggy veterans and those new to the series.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Trickster tales are universal, so it's always interesting to spot similiarities and differences in various stories. Pig-Boy is quite the shape-shifter, and can avoid trouble just in time, even when facing the king or the goddess of fire (Pele), just as his grandmother has taught him. If you're looking for a strong moral lesson at the end, you'll probably be disappointed; if you just want a rollicking (and very colorful!) story that incorporates the Hawaiian landscape (volcanoes!) and Hawaiian mythology, pick up <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1190452~S6">Pig-Boy: A Trickster Tale From Hawai'i</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1087148~S6">Princess Ka'iulani: Hope of a Nation, Heart of a People</a> is a compelling and eye-opening book at the last heir to the Hawaiian monarchy, who tried to appeal for the Hawaiian people's sovereignty. The annexation of Hawaii is a complicated and difficult subject; this is an ideal read for middle-grade students. Younger readers should consider <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1071017~S6">The Last Princess: The Story of Princess Kaiulani of Hawaii. </a> <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1094101~S6">Kaiulani: The People's Princess</a>, part of the excellent <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6?/tRoyal+diaries/troyal+diaries/-3%2C-1%2C0%2CB/exact&FF=troyal+diaries&1%2C17%2C">Royal Diaries</a> series, is also a worthwhile read.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hawaii is a surfer's paradise, so it's no surprise that the surfer considered the "father of modern surfing" was a Hawaiian native. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1176519~S6">Surfer of the Century: The Life of Duke Kahanamoku</a> introduces readers to this multiple Olympic swimming medalist, actor, and sheriff whose surfing exhibitions made surfing a popular worldwide sport. This gorgeously illustrated picture book is perfect for those who love "meeting" new important figures through biographies.</span><br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jennifer Schultz, Collection Services Development Librarian, Fauq</span>uier County Public Library </strong></em>Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-91976444990516427822018-07-23T09:00:00.000-04:002018-07-23T09:00:21.891-04:00You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat: Books for Shark Week <span style="font-family: inherit;">As 2018 is the 30th anniversary of Shark Week, Discovery Channel is planning lots of fun new shows (and bringing back some old favorites) for this year's celebration. They're also incorporating more educational aspects (especially the importance of conservation efforts) to programming, in response to recent criticism. If you're planning to tune in, here are some top-rated titles about these magnificent creatures. Although they were written for children, readers of all ages will definitely find new amazing tidbits and fun facts: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Young independent readers ready to tackle short chapters in a nonfiction reader should pick up <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1031121~S6">Hungry, Hungry Sharks</a>. This is a basic overview of sharks, their characteristics, eating habits, and more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm a huge fan of the I Survived series, and hope Lauren Tarshis never tires of writing them.Reluctant readers and avid readers alike devour these fast-paced historical fiction novels. I<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1204333~S6"> Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916</a> features the terrifying shark attacks on the New Jersey coast through the experiences of a young boy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you want a sweet nonfiction read aloud, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1124494~S6">Little Shark</a> is your best bet. Written by master informational picture book creator Anne Rockwell, this is an engaging look at shark life through the eyes of a small shark. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On the other hand, if you want something purely fun and creative, don't miss <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1198447~S6">Shark vs. Train</a>. A shark and a train compete in various contests to decide who's the strongest of them all. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Published in 2016, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1272162~S6">Shark Week: Everything You Need to Know</a> is a browser's delight of all things shark related, complete with amazing photographs. Everything you ever wanted to know about sharks--from their defense mechanisms to their everyday habits--is covered. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While modern nonfiction books about sharks usually include information about shark conservation, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1281011~S6">If Sharks Disappeared</a> is a serious nonfiction picture book just about the importance of shark conservation. Readers wanting more in-depth information should check out<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1269948~S6"> Mission Shark Rescue: All About Sharks and How to Save Them</a>; published by National Geographic, it is a mix of intriguing information about sharks, and practical things we can all do to help sharks have a healthier enviornment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1256845~S6">Neighborhood Sharks: Hunting With the Great Whites of California's Farallon Islands</a> recevied a Robert F. Sibert Honor (which honors outstanding children's informational books) citation in 2014. It's a captivating look at the great white sharks that live only 26 miles from San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, and the scientists that study them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The creativity and ingenuity in children's nonfiction publishing is astounding; I don't know if there's been a better time for attractive, unique, and fascinating informational books for children and teens, including board books. Sharks: Nature's Perfect Hunter is one of the latest entries in the super-popular Science Comics, which presents science topics in a comics/graphic novel format. Not only does <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1287849~S6">Sharks: Nature's Perfect Hunter</a> cover the basics in-and-outs of shark life, but it also introduces readers to various species of sharks, how they adapt to environments, and more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Finally, National Geographic's <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1288612~S6">The Ultimate Book of Sharks</a> is another fact-filled browsable delight of everything you would ever want to know about sharks, complete with National Geographic's legendary photographs. </span><br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jennifer Schultz, Collection Services Development Librarian, Fauquier County Public Library </span></strong></em>Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-82510534378295444912018-07-16T09:00:00.000-04:002018-07-16T09:00:13.848-04:00One Small Step: Books for Space Exploration Day <a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/space-exploration-day">July 20th</a> marks the 49th anniversary of the first manned exploration of the moon. With the anticipation for the <a href="https://variety.com/2018/film/news/first-man-trailer-ryan-gosling-damien-chazelle-1202838577/">First Man</a> movie, and leading into the 50th anniversary celebration in 2019, there's no better time to remember or learn about this momentous event!<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1125217~S6">First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong</a> has been on my radar for years, and I'm planning to read it well before the movie comes out in October. It's supposed to be a honest exploration of the deep personal affects suffered by Armstrong (and his family) before and after the moon landing.<br />
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I love, love, love <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=the+astronaut+wives+club&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=.b1125217">The Astronaut Wives Club</a> (didn't see the miniseries). It's a fascinating and revealing look of the enormous pressure felt by these ladies to be 100% clean-cut, all-American wives and mothers (and the pressure on their husbands to be dashing heroes). Super fun read for those who enjoy nonfiction but don't want something depressing and weighty, but still want substance.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1160911~S1">Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon</a> is one of my favorite children's books about the Apollo 11 project, because it celebrates the many unknowns who made the landing a success, from the seamstresses who stitched the astronauts' suits to the flight directors.<br />
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Although Katherine Johnson's work on John Glenn's Friendship 7 was the highlight of Hidden Figures, she also did important calculations for Apollo 11. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1282613~S1">You Should Meet: Katherine Johnson</a> is an excellent introduction to this unique woman, ideal for those not old enough to read the young readers' adaptation of <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S1?/thidden+figures+/thidden+figures/1%2C2%2C2%2CB/frameset&FF=thidden+figures+the+untold+true+story+of+four+african+american+women+who+helped+launch+our+nation+into+space&1%2C1%2C/indexsort=-">Hidden Figures</a> (there's also a <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1285102~S1">picture book adaption</a> of the book for <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6?/thidden+figures+/thidden+figures/1%2C4%2C8%2CB/exact&FF=thidden+figures+the+american+dream+and+the+untold+story+of+the+black+women+mathematicians+who+helped+win+the+space+race&1%2C5%2C/indexsort=-">adults</a>.<br />
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I love biographies about little-known people who made important contributions, which is why I must include <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1282224~S1">Margaret and the Moon: How Margaret Hamilton Saved the First Lunar Landing</a>. Hamilton handwrote (!) code that made several lunar missions possible, including Apollo 11.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1244579~S1">Who Was Neil Armstrong?</a> is another fine entry in the terrific <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S1?/tWho+was--%3F/twho+was/-3%2C-1%2C0%2CB/exact&FF=twho+was&1%2C79%2C">Who Was?</a> biography series, which neatly bridges the gap between picture book biographies and lengthy biographies.<br />
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I was on the <a href="https://www.vla.org/2010-jefferson-cup-winners-and-honor-books">Jefferson Cup committee</a> that named <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1190878~S1">Mission Control, This is Apollo</a> as one of the 2010 Honor books (in a very strong year!). It's gorgeously designed and has an engaging voice, which makes it a fabulous pick for independent readers and adults who want a superb overview of the mission, but don't want a lengthy read.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1125666~S1">Buzz Aldrin: Reaching For the Moon </a> is a beautiful picture book memoir by Buzz Aldrin; highly recommended for patient listeners. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1112114~S1">The Man Who Went to the Far Side of the Moon: The Story of Apollo 11 Astronaut Michael Collins</a> is a must-read for anyone wanting to learn more about the mission.<br />
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<br />Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-15346735696834124042018-07-09T09:00:00.000-04:002018-07-09T09:00:07.243-04:00Recent Reads: New(ish) Titles for Summer Reading I hope everyone has had time to enjoy some awesome summer reads. My to-be-read list constantly expands; now that I've been hired for the collection services development librarian position with Fauquier County Public Library, my reading interests will diversify even more. However, this blog will continue to have a children's literature focus for the time being. That being said, here's what I've been reading this summer:<br />
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If you luxuriate in rich storytelling with a Southern twist, you'll love <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1287713~S6">The Best Cook in the World: Tales From My Momma's Table</a>. I got a bit impatient with it toward the end, but that's usually normal for me when I'm reading a 400+ page title. For the most part, this tribute to Bragg's mesmerizing, offbeat, and hardscrabble Alabama family, particularly his mother and grandparents, is an abosrbing read.<br />
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While recent Southern culinary histories (like The Potlikker Papers) have discussed the importance of African-American influences in Southern foodways, books such as <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1289248~S6">The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South</a> remain distinct and important. It recently received the prestigious James Beard award for Book of the Year (the first book authored by an African-American to do so), and is a fascinating, sorrowful, enlightening (and occasionally wandering) read. Twitty is a noted reenactor at plantations, at which he demonstrates the cooking habits of the enslaved African Americans who lived there, which makes his connection to African American southern history very personal and intimate (he also has a deep interest in his personal genealogy). Twitty packs a lot into his debut title, so be prepared to give this one some time.<br />
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I'm enthused and excited by the growth and depth of YA fiction and children's fiction by authors from Arab/Middle Eastern heritage. Author Anat Deracine grew up in Saudi Arabia, which gives <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1288547~S6">Driving by Starlight </a> an authenticity that heightens its quality. Leenie and Mishie enjoy typical teenage girl interests--chatting about boys, school, dancing to pop music, and dreaming about their future--but their severely restricted life in Saudi Arabia means that every small step outside their rigid culture can mean severe consequences. This is a revealing and heartfelt look at a society that is little known to most American readers.<br />
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You may be familiar with the lyrics to "God Bless America," but do you know the history behind its creation? Famed songwriter Irving Berlin, who fled anti-Semitic persecution in Russia during his childhood, created it during the dark days of World War I (and later slightly revised by Berlin during Hitler's ascendancy). <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1289189~S6">God Bless America: The Story of an Immigrant Named Irving Berlin</a> is a moving tribute to this iconic American song.<br />
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I'm not an avid true crime reader, but <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=i%27ll+be+gone+in+the+dark+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=.b1289189">I'll be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer</a> gripped me from the very beginning. I love it when authors reveal their personal connections/reasons for their interest in their subject(s); McNamara honestly reveals how her amateur sleuthing into the GSK case personally affected her. Whether it's justified or not, I'm wary of most true crime books because the genre can feel sensationalist to me; McNamara's sensitivity and genuine compassion for the victims and survivors of the brutal GSK read honest and true. McNamara died suddenly before she could complete her book; it was finished by her main researchers, complete with annotations and extracts from her drafts. This is a remarkable achievement. An arrest in the decades old Golden State Killer case was made several months after the book's publication.<br />
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Need more ideas? Here's what I'll be working on in the near future:<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1283112~S6">Pumpkin Spice Secrets</a> (a newish middle-grade series that bridges the gap between children's and YA, for readers that want some boy-girl romance--and conflicts! Cute so far.)<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1283410~S6">Ali: A Life</a> (working on an idea for a history/biography project, so working my way through biographies and histories now!)<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1288553~S6">Give Me Some Trut</a>h (I thought Eric Gansworth's If I Ever Get Out of Here was exceptional; this has received amazing reviews)<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1289709~S6">Rome: A History in Seven Sackings</a> (super excited about this one; all about how seven attacks on Rome have changed the city, starting from ancient times and ending with Germany's attack in 1943).<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1243040~S6">Crazy Rich Asians </a>(always interested in reading books from different cultures; this one has been hard to come by due to the movie, so I need to read it fast)<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1289879~S6">There There</a> (contemporary Native American literature about twelve Native people attending their annual powwow; eager to read this, as are other patrons, so will finish this soon)<br />
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Jennifer Schultz, Collection Services Development Librarian, Fauquier County Public Library<br />
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<br />Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-1441214434633065152018-06-25T09:00:00.000-04:002018-06-25T09:00:14.240-04:00GOOOOOOAAAALL: Books for Soccer Fans Have you caught World Cup fever? Judging from the soccer books carried out our libraries, our patrons definitely have! No matter who you are rooting for, we have lots of outstanding soccer titles for our young patrons:<br />
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Soccer is exciting to watch, but the rules can be confusing. National Geographic Kids's <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1288622~S6">Absolute Expert: Soccer </a>is packed with the ins and outs of the "beautiful game," plus fun trivia and more.<br />
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Poor Betty Bunny. She's so disappointed after losing her first soccer game that she wants to quit! Luckily, her parents convince her to keep trying and to appreciate the fun of the sport. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1251041~S6">Betty Bunny Wants a Goal</a> is part of a funny and cute series about a preschool-age bunny who learns important life lessons (without being too condescending).<br />
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We received <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1287208~S6">The Field </a> several months ago, and it's already one of my favorite picture books of the year. This simple story of young children (in Saint Lucia) playing soccer is a sweet story of friendship, teamwork, and the universality of the game. Creole words are included throughout the narrative.<br />
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I don't know much about soccer stars, but I do know some current names, such as Neymar da Silva Santos Jr and Lionel Messi. When I saw <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1288572~S6">Neymar, a Soccer Dream Come True</a> advertised several months ago, I took a chance and ordered copies for all locations, not knowing how many patrons would be interested in the Brazilian soccer star. I'm definitely glad I did, because all three copies have been checked out! This highlights his hard work and determination throughout his childhood and career, making it an inspirational story for all readers.<br />
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Even if you don't follow soccer, you've surely heard of Pele, widely considered one of the greatest (if not the greatest) soccer players of all time. Told in graphic novel format, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1286639~S6">Pele, The King of Soccer</a> not only pays tribute to his amazing athleticism, but also to his deep committment to UNICEF. Younger readers might enjoy <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1176465~S6">Young Pele: Soccer's First Star</a>.<br />
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I love the <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6?/tWhat+is--%3F/twhat+is/-3%2C-1%2C0%2CB/exact&FF=twhat+is&1%2C8%2C">What Is--</a> series (and the <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6?/twho+was+/twho+was/1%2C94%2C184%2CB/exact&FF=twho+was&1%2C80%2C/indexsort=-">Who Was</a> and <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=v&searcharg=where+is+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=.b1287147">Where Is</a> series). Covering everything from the Ten Commandments to the history of rock and roll, these knockout series make learning about important events, places, and people super fun. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1287147~S6">What is the World Cup?</a> covers everything from the basic history of the tournament, important players (including Pele), and even controversies surrounding the games.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1103230~S6">World Team </a> is an awesome depiction of soccer's worldwide popularity. Children playing soccer (or dreaming about playing soccer while doing other things, such as walking to school) in the United States, Lebanon, Mexico, France, Italy, India, and other countries. While their ball and field conditions vary, they all have one big goal--of playing (and being on the winning team) for the World Cup.<br />
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<b><i>Jennifer Schultz, Youth Services Librarian, Fauquier County Public Library </i></b><br />
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Father's Day is this Sunday, so why not take some time to read with Dad? While you're waiting for your delicious celebration lunch, fit in a picture book, a chapter or two, or even some poems about some really cool dads. </div>
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If you're looking for a cute series set in space, pick up <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1251624~S6">Archie Takes Flight</a> (#1 in the Space Taxi series). When "Take Your Kid To Work Day" rolls around, Archie discovers that his dad has a very unusual taxi route--in space! His alien customers certainly make life more interesting, as does a unique cat, and an evil overlord plotting to take over the universe!<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1284530~S6">A Different Pond </a> (2018 Caldecott Honor) is one of my favorite recent Caldecott books. This father-son story captures the hard work and sacrifices of an immigrant father and his son. Bao Phi and his father are not fishing for fun in the pre-dawn hours; they are fishing for food to put on their table. While they wait patiently for the fish to nibble at their bait, his father tells him about a similar yet different pond in Vietnam.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1244164~S6">The Favorite Daughter</a> is one of my top favorite Allen Say stories; like his others, this is based on his family life. Yuriko is teased because of her name and her mixed heritage, which is apparent with her blonde hair and Japanese facial features. When she tells her father that she wants to change her name, he patiently and lovingly helps her realize her special qualities and heritage.<br />
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Short science fiction (ish) novels can be hard to come by, which is why I enjoy <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=fortunately%2C+the+milk+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=tfavorite+daughter+">Fortunately, The Milk </a>so much. When a father heads out on an ordinary day to get milk for the family's cereal, he is suddenly kidnapped by aliens and taken onto a wild travel through space! (Or he is just telling a tale?)<br />
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Poetry collections are awesome additions to a nightly bedtime read aloud ritual, so why not mark Father's Day with <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1280224~S6">My Daddy Rules the World: Poems About Dads</a>? Each poem captures a different father, drawn from different situations and ethnicities.<br />
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I grew up loving the Ramona book by Beverly Cleary, and have reread them a number of times in my adulthood (rereading childhood favorites can be a dangerous thing!). <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=ramona+and+her+father+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=.b1280224">Ramona and Her Father </a> (1978 Newbery Honor) is probably my favorite one, and remains rather contemporary and timeless in its depiction of a parent's unemployment on a family (especially around Christmas time).<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1278041~S6">Tell Me a Tattoo Story </a> was one of the sweetest and most memorable reads from 2016. There's not much action: it basically consists of a father telling his son about the significance of his tattoos. The bond between the dad and his son is tender and universal, with the father's elaborate tattoos making it unique.<br />
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<b><i>Jennifer Schultz, Youth Services Librarian, Fauquier County Public Library </i></b>Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-72072777248494369062018-06-04T09:00:00.000-04:002018-06-04T09:00:01.079-04:00Summer Reading 2018: Calling All Cowgirls and Cowboys! We are getting ready for another fun-filled summer at Fauquier County libraries! We are kicking off our "Reading Takes You Everywhere" summer reading program with a return visit from The Singing Cowgirl! Join us at your favorite Fauquier County Public Library on <a href="https://fauquierlibrary.org/calendar/">Saturday, June 9</a> to enjoy a feet-stompin' salute to cowgirls and cowboys of yesteryear and today.<br />
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Sleeping Bear Press's numerous alphabet books are excellent for multi-level learning. The basis of each book consists of rhymes (some, admittedly, better than others) about aspects of the book's topic. Sidebar information contains fun facts to maintain the interest of older listeners/readers. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1111679~S6">B is for Buckaroo: A Cowboy Alphabet</a> introduces readers to the ins and outs of life on the range.<br />
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Nat Love was one of the most famous African-American cowboys during the western expansion era. Born into slavery, he was regarded as an expert shot and wrangler. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1240340~S6">Best Shot in the West: The Adventures of Nat Love</a> presents his exciting life in graphic novel format.<br />
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Buster's owner is away for a few days, so he sends him off to cowboy camp. Buster misses home, but his homesickness is soon cured by the super cool camp activities such as herding balls, gathering sticks for the campfire, and so much more! <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1181597~S6">Buster Goes to Cowboy Camp</a> is not just a cute "cowdog" story, but also a great read for a camping trip.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=cowgirl+kate+and+cocoa+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=.b1181597">Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa</a> is one of my favorite easy reader series. Cowgirl Kate and her horse, Cocoa, are best friends. Whether they are counting cows, crossing the range, or just enjoying stories, they always have lots of fun (even when they argue).<br />
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One of my favorite titles from the late Russell Freedman is his eye-opening look at the Mexican ranch hands who taught the uninitiated American cowboys their wellhoned roping techniques, clothing styles, and even their slang. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1100751~S6">In the Days of the Vaqueros: America's First True Cowboys</a> is a fantastic read for those wanting to learn more about the western expansion era.<br />
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When students need a historical fiction recommendation, I often bring them to the "My Name is America" section. These short novels (many under 200 pages) feature a fictional child living through a specific historical moment. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1083823~S1">The Journal of Joshua Loper: A Black Cowboy</a> follows sixteen year old Joshua, a rookie cowboy, dealing with the uncertainties of cowboy life and a tough boss.<br />
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We are looking forward to another great summer!<br />
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<b><i>Jennifer Schultz, Youth Services Librarian, Fauquier County Public Library </i></b><br />
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<br />Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-79959416470091072652018-05-22T14:22:00.002-04:002018-05-22T14:22:57.340-04:00Summer Reading: New Books to Kick off the SummerYOU GUYS. We have so many amazing books coming our way that it's unreal. With Memorial Day and summer vacation coming up, I hope you and yours have a reading-filled summer planned! If you're looking for some outstanding titles to add to your to-be-read list, keep reading:<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1288621~S6">Front Desk</a> has received fabulous reviews and a ton of buzz on Twitter, so I'm looking forward to reading this story about a young Chinese-American girl and her family's hotel.<br />
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I loved <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1279111~S6">Amina's Voice</a>, so I cannot wait to read her series opener, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1288574~S6">Power Forward</a>, about fourth grader Zayd's love for basketball (and his plan to be the first Pakistani-American in the NBA).<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1288585~S6">Sci-Fu U</a> has been a hit at our branches ever since we received our copies; this graphic novel series combines 1980s hip hop, robot aliens, and martial arts into a super-fun story.<br />
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This year's Shark Week (30th anniversary!) begins July 22, so I know <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1287849~S6">Science Comics: Sharks</a> will be one of our hottest titles this summer! The <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6?/tScience+comics/tscience+comics/-3%2C-1%2C0%2CB/exact&FF=tscience+comics&1%2C5%2C">Science Comics</a> series has been one of my favorite additions to our children's nonfiction collection; every one has been a top hit.<br />
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<a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1288550~S6">Two Dogs in a Trench Coat Go to School</a> sounds so sweet; to find out exactly what is causing their beloved human Stewart's anxiety, they decide to impersonate as a new student in order to investigate what's bothering him at school.<br />
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I am up to my eyeballs in YA fantasy featuring teen princesses/teen queens, but our YA fans can't get enough of them! <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1289202~S6">Ash Princess</a> features a teen princess captive in her own palace after her country is invaded and her mother is murdered; it's received very good reviews.<br />
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Bethany Hamilton's latest inspirational book, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1289159~S6">Be Unstoppable and Unsinkable: Moments, Milestones, And Medals</a>, should be a popular read with her fans. It's a companion to her documentary, which should definitely spark interest.<br />
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Eric Gansworth's <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1245629~S6">If I Ever Get Out of Here</a> is one of my favorite YA historical fiction novels, so <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1288553~S6">Give Me Some Truth</a> is definitely high on my TBR list. Although it also takes place on the Tuscarora reservation in the decade after If I Ever Get Out of Here, this involves new characters who are also finding their way as Native teens in a community that has to face tensions with the surrounding Caucasian community in the area. Pop music was a major part of the first novel, and it appears to be the same with this one. Favorable reviews and lots of Twitter excitement precede this one; Gansworth is a much needed voice in YA fiction.<br />
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If you're looking for an addicting and romantic YA fantasy, check out <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1278149~S6">Caraval</a>. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1288554~S6">Legendary</a> is its sequel, also set in the strange audience-participation game show.<br />
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We received <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1288566~S6">Royals</a> right before the recent royal wedding, so it's not surprising that our copies immediately checked out. With her older sister engaged to a crown prince, 16 year old Daisy finds her life uncomfortably in the public gaze. Of course, she meets the prince's younger brother (who's just a heap of trouble), which makes her life even more complicated!<br />
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Based on the hit Youtube series Rooster's Teeth, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1288587~S6">RWBY</a> features students at Beacon Academy training to save the world from ferocious monsters. I'm always ready for a new graphic novel series, so I have my eyes on this one!<br />
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Anything food-history related grabs my attention, especially if it features a specific community or heritage. <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1289248~S6">The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South</a> recently won the prestigious James Beard award; I've followed Michael W. Twitty on Twitter for some time and am fascinated by his work, so can't wait to dive into this one.<br />
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I have so many books checked out that I needed to finish due to other people waiting for them; as soon as I am done, I'm coming for <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1288029~S6">The Cottingley Secret</a> (provided it's available).The faked fairy pictures scandal in 1917 is one of the most fascinating stories from 20th century history; we have the superb <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1220632~S1">The Fairy Ring: Or, Elsie and Frances Fool the World</a> that readers of this book should definitely check out, but there's not been much on this geared toward adults (there was a beautiful movie made about it sometime in the early 2000s). I prefer my historical fiction to be purely historical fiction, and not time travel to the present; there are only a few that I really enjoy that do that, such as <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1225134~S6">The Sandcastle Girls</a>. However, this sounds just up my alley, so I'll deal.<br />
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I guess historical fiction about old Hollywood is becoming more of a thing; although I was resistant to it for some unknown reason, Melanie Benjamin's <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=the+girls+in+the+picture&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=DZ&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=Xthe+girls+in+the+picture">The Girls in the Picture</a> has me more open to the idea (and it's a break from wars, epic family struggles, and the like). I'll admit that I know little about Laurel and Hardy other than that they were a very successful comedy team in the 1930s and 1940s; <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1288952~S6">He: A Novel</a> intrigues me because we don't often get historical fiction that features the friendship and working (sometimes fractious) relationship between two men (which is probably why it caught my eye; I loved The Girls in the Picture for the same thing, albeit it being between two women).<br />
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Since much of my reading about dinosaurs tends to be written for preschoolers-3rd graders, <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1288496~S6">The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs</a> might be a bit daunting for me, but I'm willing to give it a go. It's received amazing reviews.<br />
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Although Civil War historical fiction doesn't automatically interest me on the whole, it's another story if you tell me it's actually set in Virginia and covers the expanse of 100+ years (ending in the 1980s). <a href="https://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1289073~S6">A Shout in the Ruins</a> sounds like a powerful read.<br />
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Need more ideas? Check out <a href="http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?p=2786">Wowbrary</a>, which lets you know about books/DVDs/recorded books/ebooks that have been recently ordered (back issues are available).<br />
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<b><i>Jennifer Schultz, Youth Services Librarian, Fauquier County Public Library </i></b><br />
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<br />Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-63743891251412110062018-05-14T09:00:00.000-04:002018-05-14T09:00:01.675-04:00Recent ReadsHard to believe it's already May! This year has already brought some superb reads; here are some of my favorites:<br />
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Terry Lynn Johnson's Survivor Diaries is one of my favorite new series, especially for picky/reluctant readers. Combining short chapters with lots of action, this series captures the attention of a great variety of reading abilities and interests (with survival tips at the end of each book from noted experts such as the National Forest Service and the Coast Guard!). <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1285059~S6">Avalanche!</a> introduces us to twins who must survive an avalanche; <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1282199~S6">Overboard!</a>, the first in the series (which does not need to be read in order), features siblings who must battle hypothermia.<br />
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I have my eye on all books soccer- related now that we're getting closer to the men's World Cup (however, with United States and Italy both shockingly out of the running, I don't really have a team to root for! Better luck next year with the ladies' teams.). <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1287208~S6">The Field</a> celebrates the enormous popularity and universality of soccer through a group of children in St. Lucia playing the "beautiful game." With Creole words sprinkled throughout the text, and the children's poverty noticed but not dwelt upon, this is a lovely and joyful look at children in a country rarely represented in children's literature!<br />
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I am in the midst of planning a fall Cape Cod honeymoon, so I immediately grabbed <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1287834~S6">Hello Lighthouse</a> when it came in. This is GORGEOUS and on my shortlist for Caldecott 2019. It's quite a sophisticated and lengthy look at the life of a lighthouse and the family that lived it in long ago.<br />
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I feel very strongly about books that feature underrepresented cultures that are not about food, holidays, or historical fiction. While those books are definitely important and needed in any library collection, it's so important that we have stories that are everyday "slice of life" stories. I love <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1287914~S6">Mommy's Khimar</a>, and I'm so excited that it's been quite popular at our libraries since we added it to the collection. This reminds me of <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1186078~S6">What Can You Do With a Rebozo?</a>/<a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1198464~S6">What Can You Do With a Paleta?</a>, in that it features a young child exploring and gaining cultural pride from an everyday yet important aspect of his/her life. When this unnamed young girl wears her mother's khimar (hijab), she imagines that she is a queen, a superhero, and much more! What makes this interesting is that mom is apparently African-American and a convert, as there is mention of the visiting grandmother attending church instead of their mosque; the vast majority of our children's books featuring Muslim characters are about families that have an Arab or Middle Eastern background, so this is a unique addition!<br />
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Warrenton youth services staff knows that I am obsessed with the <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6/?searchtype=t&searcharg=mrs.+peanuckle%27s+&searchscope=6&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=tmommy%27s+khimar+">Mrs. Peanuckle's</a> board books series. With lovely pastel illustrations and fun facts, this series is a wonderful appreciation of nature in an ABC format. It's perfect for families that want board books that go beyond a simple sentence on each page.<br />
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<a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1287913~S6">Nimoshom and His Bus</a> is another fantastic "slice of life" story, this one featuring a Cree community. If you ever had a bus driver that truly loved and cared about the children on his/her bus, you already know Nimoshom. Whether he's joking with his charges or teaching them new words in Cree, Nimoshom definitely makes an impact on his riders' lives.<br />
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I adore the HilLo series, but I have to admit that I did not love the one before <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1285116~S6">Waking the Monsters</a> as much as the first two stories. Thankfully, Waking the Monsters is just as fun, hilarious, and moving as its predecessors. The wacky and endearing story of a young blond-haired alien has more depth in this one, as HiLo is now learning more about his past. The Mega Robot Monsters are threatening Earth more than ever, and HiLo is determined to stop them...but at what cost? Cannot wait for this one to continue.<br />
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I don't think there's a specific name for this type of book, but I cannot resist books that feature the author exploring/learning more about his/her cultural background, such as <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1268396~S6">The Hundred Year Walk: An Armenian Odyssey</a>, <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1189246~S6">My Father's Paradise: A Son's Search for His Jewish Past in Kurdish Iraq</a>, or my two current reads, <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1288506~S6">In the Shadow of Statues: A White Southerner Confronts History</a> and <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1287713~S6">The Best Cook in the World: Tales From My Momma's Table</a>. <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1278536~S6">The Home That Was Our Country: A Memoir of Syria</a> is one of the best I've recently read, and if you want to understand how Syria (a once sophisticated, multicultural, and educated nation) became a horrific bloodbath, you should definitely read this book. It gives a deeply personal take on the tragedy of Syria more so than a regular history/current events story would, as it traces Alia Malek's family history (and Syria's history) over the past century, revealing a time in which Christians, Jews, and Muslims worked and befriended each other in their close living quarters. The rise of the Assad family, the immigration of Syrian Jews to other lands, and the Arab Spring are closely tied into the Malek family's struggle to reclaim their grandmother's apartment. This is not a quick read, especially if you're like me and were wholly unfamiliar with Syria's history and cultures before starting it, but it is a rewarding, emotional, and rich read.<br />
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<b><i>Jennifer Schultz, Youth Services Librarian, Fauquier County Public Library </i></b>Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-52484730096104926592018-04-30T09:00:00.000-04:002018-04-30T09:00:06.791-04:00Reading and Rhyming: Books For National Poetry Month As we wind down April, it's time to discuss one of my favorite national celebations: National Poetry Month!<br />
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If you want inspirational poetry, don't miss <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1279092~S1">Bravo! Poems About Amazing Hispanics</a>. Although well-known Hispanics such as Cesar Chavez and Roberto Clemente are profiled, the real treat is in "meeting" other fascinating people such as Aida de Acosta and more.<br />
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<a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1285062~S1">Can I Touch Your Hair? Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship</a> is already one of my favorite 2018 reads. Following a Caucasian child and an African-American child as they navigate their new guarded friendship created by a class project, this is a realistic, moving, and age-appropriate look at inadvertent (but still hurtful) comments that people can make about others and scary stuff on the news, as well as lighter stuff such as hobbies.<br />
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<a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1205044~S1">Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night</a> is one of the older titles in this post (2010), but it remains one of my favorite poetry collections. Joyce Sidman's poetry collections are exceptional in both content and illustration; this features poetry about nocturnal animals ("I Am a Little Porcupette" is outstanding and adorable).<br />
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<a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1246283~S1">Digger, Dozer, Dumper</a> is a must-read for all transportation fans, and a great way to introduce the fun of poetry! From snowplows, to ambulances, to dump trucks, this is a treat for the vehicles-obsessed child.<br />
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<a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1206092~S1">Emma Dilemma: Big Sister Poems</a> is another older title (2011), but is one I routinely recommend for poetry requests. Told from older sister Jessica's point of view, this celebrates the ups and downs of sisterhood.<br />
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I'm a fan of Carole Boston Weatherford, so I've been on pins and needles waiting for <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1288618~S1">How Sweet the Sound: The Story of Amazing Grace</a>. This story-in-rhyme tells the miraculous lifestory of John Newton, the former slaver who dedicated his life to speaking out against slavery after a dramatic epiphany. The hymm's legacy as a touchstone in the Civil War, the Cherokee Trail of Tears, and the civil rights movement is also lovingly explored, ending with a remembrance of President Obama singing a verse at the funeral of one of the Mother Emmanuel Church shooting victims (the details of the circumstance are not included in the mention, only in the author's notes at the end). This is gorgeous and moving; one of my top favorites of the year so far.<br />
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Want laugh-out-loud poems? <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1203262~S1">I Didn't Do It</a> will certtainly fit the bill. Puppies are adorable--but they are a handful, as lovingly portrayed in this fun collection of dog poetry, told from individual puppies' perspectives.<br />
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Looking for a sweet Father's Day gift from the children? Consider <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1280224~S1">My Daddy Rules the World: Poems About Dads</a>, which celebrates everything from reading stories with dad, to wrestling, getting a haircut, and more.<br />
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Want more poetry? Check out the <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S1/?searchtype=c&searcharg=J+811*&searchscope=1&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=.b1288618">J 811</a> section!<br />
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<br />Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-22311330486054476082018-04-23T09:00:00.000-04:002018-04-23T09:00:10.238-04:00Love Our World: Books for Earth Day and Arbor Day Forty-eight and 146 years ago, respectively, Earth Day and Arbor Day were first celebrated in the United States. With Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 27) being in the same week, let's look at some terrific related books for young readers:<br />
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The <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6?/tScientists+in+the+field/tscientists+in+the+field/-3%2C-1%2C0%2CB/exact&FF=tscientists+in+the+field&1%2C38%2C">Scientists in the Field</a> series is one of my favorite nonfiction series; I love its unique subjects, beautiful photography, and the common occurrences of local people and international experts working together. Learn about piaba, the small fish that support sustainable practices in the Amazon rainforest in <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1282211~S6">Amazon Adventure: How Tiny Fish Are Saving the World's Largest Rainforest</a>, one of the outstanding titles in this important STEM-related series.<br />
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Allan Drummond's "green energy" informational picture books are must-haves for any environmental science collection for children; they impart hope and community spirit in a subject that can be daunting and scary for young learners. After the devastating 2007 tornado, the citizens of Greensburg, Kansas rebuilt their town using environmentally sustainable methods that would strengthen their protection against future tornadoes. <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1269910~S6">Green City</a> is told from the perspective of a child who survived the tornado, which adds greater poignancy and appeal.<br />
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<a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1286622~S1">I Love the Earth</a> is great for very young listeners; Todd Parr's immediately recognizeable illustrations will endear the book to young children.<br />
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When I needed to update our environmental science section, I was happy to find the <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/search~S6?/tSearchlight+books.+What+can+we+do+about+pollution%3F/tsearchlight+books+what+can+we+do+about+pollution/-3%2C-1%2C0%2CB/exact&FF=tsearchlight+books+what+can+we+do+about+pollution&1%2C3%2C">What Can We Do About Pollution? </a> series, as it contains up-to-date information about waste/pollution, including e-waste (discarded smartphones and such). Each title in the series not only explains the problem we have with the particular issue (household waste, fossil fuel pollution, and nuclear pollution), but steps that can be/are being taken to address the issue.<br />
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<a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1260397~S6">One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia</a> is one of my favorite environment-related books in years (and makes for a great read aloud for elementary school students). Isatou Ceesay's community in Njau, Gambia was being overrun by plastic bags casually being disposed everywhere. Not only did they look unappealing, but they collected water (which attracted mosquitoes), left a terrible stench when burned, and injured/killed valuable livestock. Although Isatou Ceesay's idea to turn the bags into women's purses/coin bags, phone holders, ornaments, and more was at first ridiculed, the benefits to her community (including raising funds for women's literacy classes) have been long-lasting.<br />
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When I plan an Earth Day story time, I always include the 1957 Caldecott Medal winner, <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1032161~S6">A Tree is Nice</a>. This lovely tribute to trees is sweetly old-fashioned but timeless.<br />
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When Wangari Maathai returned to her childhood home in Kenya, she was shocked to see it stripped of the lush trees that she remembered. The nine seedlings she planted in the backyard eventually grew to an internationally recognized movement (and a Nobel Peace Prize). We have several books about Wangari Maathai, but Jeannette Winter's <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1182577~S6">Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story From Africa</a> is one of the best.<br />
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<a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1197992~S6">We Planted a Tree </a> is a perfect Earth Day/Arbor Day blended story, as it celebrates both the enjoyment we get from trees and their importance to the air we breathe, the soil in which we plant our food, and more.<br />
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Toward the end of her career and life, Jean Craighead George wrote three exceptional books about animals that were successfully removed from near-extinction. <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1181901~S6">The Wolves Are Back</a>, <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1241892~S6">The Eagles Are Back</a>, and <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1221187~S6">The Buffalo Are Back</a>. Each title recounts the amazing comeback of these American icons of nature, as well as the overall benefits of the ecosystems in which they live. These are superb read alouds for elementary school students.<br />
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<b><i>Jennifer Schultz, Youth Services Librarian, Fauquier County Public Library </i></b>Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-54070660212731206312018-04-16T09:00:00.000-04:002018-04-16T09:00:22.562-04:00Remembering the Past: Books for Ellis Island Family History Day <div>
Did you know that April 17 is "Ellis Island Family History Day?" Every April 17, The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation and the National Genealogy Society recognize the contributions of Ellis Island immigrants and their descendants to American history and culture. April 17 was chosen because more immigrants were processed through Ellis Island on April 17, 1907 than any other day (11,747). Over 40% of Americans (100 million people!) can trace their heritage to family members who were processed through <a href="https://www.libertyellisfoundation.org/april-17-family-history-day">Ellis Island</a>. We have some outstanding books on Ellis Island and on immigration in general:<br />
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I love the National Geographic Kids's nonfiction readers; finding informational books that are inbetween picture books and longer middle grade reads can be tricky, so I get these readers whenever I can. <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1273845~S1">Ellis Island</a> is an excellent look at the island's history and its importance in American history. <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1252495~S1">What Was Ellis Island?</a> is another appealing look at this important landmark.<br />
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If you're ever on Jeopardy! and are asked, "On what island would you find the Statue of Liberty?" Do NOT say, "What is Ellis Island." Alex Trebek will give you a very disappointed look, as Lady Liberty is actually on Liberty Island, and not Ellis Island. Regardless, many Ellis Island immigrants' recollections include their emotions as they saw the Statue of Liberty come into view, so including <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1283095~S1">Her Right Foot</a> is a natural choice. I hope Dave Eggers continues his offbeat nonfiction picture books; I loved his <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1267781~S1">Golden Gate Bridge</a> book, and this one is just as fun and inspiring.<br />
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<a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1271321~S6">This Land is Our Land: The History of American Immigration</a> is not just an overview of American immigrant groups throughout history, but also government and social responses to specific immigrant groups. Highlighting the period between 1800-1965, this is a unique look at how immigrants have been viewed and have changed our history.<br />
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If your young readers are interested in tracing their history (or if you want a fun guide about family history research for yourself!), don't miss <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1287899~S6">National Geographic Kids Guide to Genealogy</a>, which we'll receive shortly. We've needed an updated genealogy guide for children that includes information about modern genealogy tips and tricks, as well as suggestions for creating a family tree, interviewing family members, and more, so this will definitely come in handy!<br />
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<a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1276589~S6">We Came to America </a> is a stirring tribute to the many groups who have made their home in America (including those who were enslaved). Whether they came to fulfill big dreams, or were fleeing persecution, their courage and determination are celebrated in Faith Ringgold's beautiful picture book.<br />
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Finally, if you want an in-depth and powerful read for adults, <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1278661~S6">City of Dreams: The 400 Year Epic History of Immigrant New York </a> is for you. While overall histories of immigrant groups are detailed, this also includes personal histories of famous immigrants, starting with one of our recently "rediscovered" Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton. If you're like me and enjoy personal looks at history (rather than books about wars and battles), you will enjoy this one.<br />
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Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37239637.post-49242296930848309622018-04-09T09:00:00.000-04:002018-04-10T11:33:54.104-04:00Library Love: Books for National Library Week (April 8-14)To celebrate National Library Week, I've decided to share my favorite books about libraries and librarians:<br />
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So, every Christmas/Hanukkah we have a "wish tree" on which we place cards highlighting books that patrons can donate to the library. <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1286459~S6">Bob the Alien Discovers the Dewey Decimal System</a> was a book that I saw mentioned on a library blog; the blogger wrote that she uses it all the time with school/Scout/etc groups that visit the library. However, it was quite pricey than what we normally spend for a picture book ($25!), so I added it to the tree and hoped that a kind patron would donate it. Much to my delight, someone did, and I can't wait to share it. Yes, it's not something that a child might pick up on his/her own, (a girl guides an alien through the Dewey Decimal System), but it really explains the DDC in a way that children can grasp (and the alien aspect grabs their attention).<br />
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<a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1274730~S6">Book Uncle and Me </a> is an inspiring look at the impact a small lending library has on a young girl and her community; when the mayor tries to shut it down, the children organize to save it. If you're looking for a book set in a non-United States setting that is realistic but not too overpowering for young readers, try this one.<br />
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Even the most experienced story time presenter knows that story time can quickly get out of hand if something unexpected happens (even the smallest thing, like another child crying). Luckily, I've never had chickens overtake my story time, but if I do, I hope I can handle it with as much creativity and finesse as the librarian in <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1276546~S6">Chicken Story Time</a>.<br />
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Dinosaur loves going to the library, especially story time, even if he doesn't present the very best behavior when he is there! Luckily, the story time librarian knows how to handle his roaring in a way that makes him feel welcomed, but helps him understand the value of softer roars. <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1211099~S6">Dinosaur vs. the Library</a> continues Bob Shea's popular dinosaur series that helps teach children the ins and outs of potty training, going to bed, and more.<br />
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The Works Progress Administration (WPA) is one of the most fascinating yet seemingly forgotten aspects of the Great Depression; one of the most popular programs was the Pack Horse Librarians of Kentucky, which employed women (of whom many were the sole breadwinner in their family) to travel the sometimes hard terrain of Kentucky to bring children's books, recreational reading, and books on current events, religion, biographies,magazines, recipes, and informational pamphlets (some of the most popular books were recipe/home economics scrapbooks that patrons and librarians created and contributed to), as well as literacy classes. <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1094810~S6">Down Cut Shin Creek: The Pack Horse Librarians of Kentucky </a> is a beautiful tribute to the women who walked and rode through punishing natural conditions to bring literacy and recreation to one of the most hard-hit areas during the Depression, and how they managed to overcome communities' suspicions of "outsiders" and "do-gooders." <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1185321~S6">That Book Woman</a> is a sweet picture book fictional story about a young boy's interactions with a pack horse librarian. While <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1253142~S6">The Lost Art of Dress: The Women Who Once Made America Stylish</a> isn't about the pack horse librarians, it does feature a similar program that brought home economics education to isolated areas during the Depression.<br />
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I hope Angela Johnson continues her adorable Lottie Paris picture book series; <a href="http://innopac.fauquiercounty.gov/record=b1241908~S6">Lottie Paris and the Best Place </a> is naturally, my favorite of the two we have so far! Lottie Paris's favorite place is the library; one day, she makes a new friend who also loves books, which makes it even cooler.<br />
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<b><i>Jennifer Schultz, Youth Services Librarian, Fauquier County Public Library</i></b>Jennifer Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.com0