Picture Book Inspires New School-Goers With schools now open in person again, feelings of fear and uncertainty among children and parents are undoubtedly still present. Fearless Beans, a lighthearted story about a sweet white dog named Beans who faces the anxiety of...
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Warm Winter Reads
Warm Winter Reads Books for Short Days and Cold Nights There’s nothing cozier during the winter than snuggling up with a warm blanket, a cuddly little one and a good book. Here are a few wintry books to help you do just that. Most can be found at your local library....
Let’s Raise the Change-Makers
Let’s Raise the Change-Makers A new crop of children’s books provides inspiration and tools for action. During the times I am overwhelmed and immobilized with the realness of our struggle as humans on this planet — environmental dangers, prejudice, racism, intolerance...
The Big Read Puts Us in Immigrants’ Shoes
The Big Read Puts Us in Immigrants' Shoes Library program invites Santa Fe to read, talk and learn together. Santa Fe Public Library, through a grant from the National Endowment Through the Arts, is sponsoring a series of programs called The Big Read, which kicked off...
With Love from Our Libraries, ‘til We Meet Again
With Love from Our Libraries, ‘til We Meet Again Tips for finding books remotely when we can’t browse the shelves in person. One tough problem for parents and other caregivers right now is finding appropriate reading material for students. Children and youth often...
Reading Through those Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Days
Reading Through those Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Days Books for little kids with big feelings. During the past year, I have spent hours snuggling in next to my toddler and turning the pages of a familiar book. Being transported to lands outside of our...
Young Writers Light the Way
Young Writers Light the Way Books by youth experiencing challenging times can guide us through our own. This time of lockdowns and social distancing is a great time for youth (and adults) to write down and record their experiences and stories, and to read the...