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Inspired by true events that rocked the nation, a searing and compassionate novel about a Black nurse in post-segregation Alabama who blows the whistle on a terrible injustice done to her patients.
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… that rocked the nation, a searing and compassionate novel about a Black nurse in post-segregation Alabama who blows the …
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Madison Public Library has added more than 50 new cookbook titles to the collection thanks to a recent $1,000 grant from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Center for East Asian Studies’ (CEAS)…
Last updated 3 months 4 weeks ago
… to increase cultural perspective and raise awareness about the history, food systems, indigenous ingredients, …
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Before there was Covid-19, the world experienced another epidemic that seemed to come out of nowhere. The first cases of what would become known as AIDS were diagnosed in June of 1981. Forty years…
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… were diagnosed in June of 1981. Forty years ago. Think about that. The beginning of the AIDS crisis is now a …
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A novel in letters about the WWII German occupation of Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands between France and England. An often sweet and funny book, with tinges of sadness.
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… A novel in letters about the WWII German occupation of Guernsey, one of the …
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that any retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice has a difficult hurdle to overcome if it is to distinguish itself from all the other retellings, homages…
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… get back to him with a decision. After a week of thought about all the pros and cons, Elizabeth accepts his hand in …
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Storytime starter
A storytime about winding down, looking at the moon and stars, and getting ready for sleep.
Last updated 4 months 1 week ago
… A storytime about winding down, looking at the moon and stars, and …
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Earlier today I cut my finger and put on a band aid. And then this book showed up on my hold shelf - coincidence? Back in 1917, a young couple is married and the wife seems to hurt herself with great…
Last updated 3 months 4 weeks ago
… and rather condescending manner Josephine is talked about. But, if you can make it past that, this is a rather …
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Kids app
The tenth app in their “explorer series,” this app gives users the opportunity to explore a coral reef. There’s plenty of opportunity for open-ended exploration in seven different areas (each…
Last updated 3 months 1 week ago
… It’s a PDF packed with lots of interesting facts about coral reefs (did you know that the gender of sea …
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Who says nonfiction is boring??? Not author Hannah Holt and illustrator Korwin Briggs! Their book, A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken, is about as delightful as the title suggests. Silly…
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… book, A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken , is about as delightful as the title suggests. Silly cartoon …
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Does it ever get old??? No, it does not. Animal books are one of the staples of any library kids collection and these two are extra fun. In close up, highly detailed color photos, the reader is asked…
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… the page and get your answer along with interesting facts about the animal in question.Some animals are easy guesses, …
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An extraordinary story set in the first century about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny in Nazareth, where she marries Jesus.
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… An extraordinary story set in the first century about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny in …
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This book is a trip, literally and figuratively. Crazy Rich Asians took me into the world of the crazily rich families who make up the Singapore elite. These people are wealthy beyond my imagining…
Last updated 3 months 4 weeks ago
… members of the families face aren't. And while ostensibly about Rachel and Nick and whether they'll get their HEA, …
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Albert Marrin has crafted a gripping narrative of the life and death of Janusz Korczak, a Polish Jewish doctor in the Warsaw Ghetto. He was not only a physician, he ran an orphanage in Warsaw for…
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… in Africa and the Middle East. Though there are many books about the Holocaust, this is one that shines through. It …
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In this humorous novel about a dysfunctional family, three siblings find that their reckless brother has drained the $2 million dollar bank account their father left them at his death, money they…
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… In this humorous novel about a dysfunctional family, three siblings find that their …
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Two college students are forced off a road and over an embankment by someone driving an old- fashioned hearse. One girl (Janie Rose) is killed, the other (Charlie Delaney) is seriously injured.…
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… Branigan Powers is a journalist and of course is concerned about her niece, but when another girl is killed begins to …
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Kids app
An astounding amount of interesting information and inspiring invitations to create and share your own ideas are packed into this fantastic app.
Last updated 3 months 1 week ago
… areas, there’s something for everyone here! Want to learn about robots? Or see how to create silly faces in public …
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In her latest standalone thriller Stevens uses the true story of murders of indigenous women along Highway 16 (aka the Highway of Tears) in British Columbia as a jumping off point. At the heart of…
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… Amber's sister Beth comes to town in search of answers about Amber's death. Beth's life has spiraled since Amber was …
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Lillian Breaker is at loose ends. She's just turned 28 years old, works at the local Save-a-Lot and is still living in her mother's house (in the attic no less). To say that she's going nowhere would…
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… remain calm, and most important of all, that no one knows about this strange quirk in the children - wouldn't want to …
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Storytime starter
Love makes a family! Enjoy these books about families of all kinds.
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… Love makes a family! Enjoy these books about families of all kinds. … Families …
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The Lusitania has recently been sunk. World War I is ongoing and the United States is trying to stay neutral. That is the setting for a new historical mystery set in 1915 New York City. The main…
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… and keeps digging. This digging also leads to questions about her father and his business dealings. The author weaves …
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Travel the Australian outback with a cute little wombat, searching for food and a safe place to sleep. This is a story told in 5 chapters of beautiful watercolor paintings.
Last updated 3 months 1 week ago
… of the outback, so if you've been wanting a way to talk about the Australian fires with your kids, this is a gentle …
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It’s the day that many dream about, the culmination of a job well done: retirement. It’s no different for the quartet of Billie, Natalie, Mary Alice and Helen, whose employer has…
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… It’s the day that many dream about, the culmination of a job well done: retirement. It’s …
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A gritty, voice-driven thriller about a former getaway driver who thought he had escaped the criminal life who is pulled back in by race, poverty, and his own former life of crime.
Last updated 4 months 2 weeks ago
… A gritty, voice-driven thriller about a former getaway driver who thought he had escaped the …
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Impact story
Khurelbaatar and Erdentuya's first visit to Alicia Ashman Library was just over a year ago. The couple had recently moved to Madison from Mongolia and hoped to apply for asylum.
They were first…
Last updated 3 months 4 weeks ago
… on their next visit, they were in search of information about paying taxes on their income. Staff connected them to …
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Since spring doesn't seem to want to get here, I went looking for a warm and snug read and was reminded of The Last Marshmallow by Grace Lin. This cozy book is one in a series of four wonderful…
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… their cups of hot cocoa! If you’re looking for more books about math for kids, check out the Storytelling Math series . …
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