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This year has just flown by. The best books of the year lists have started. Publishers Weekly has their Top 10 already for the year. They also have lists for the various genres as well as books for…
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… have lists for the various genres as well as books for kids. Are there any that you would add to this top 10? …
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Kids app
This app is packed with information about the foods we eat!
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… website with even more, hands-on activities for kids to extend their learning even further. The app includes …
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Kids app
Kids love dramatic play that allows them to step into different roles and pretend. Toca Store provides an on-screen opportunity for player to pretend that they are a shop keeper. First, they…
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… Kids love dramatic play that allows them to step into …
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MADreads post
I know channel surfing is becoming a thing of the past as more and more of us are moving to streaming at will, but I'll date myself and admit I'm still a frequent surfer. And when I'm bouncing around…
Last updated 3 months 1 week ago
… surfer. And when I'm bouncing around the dial (for the kids reading: a dial is what we used to have to physically …
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Kids app
Build your own skyline full of towering buildings and explore how the insides work. Players begin with one building.
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… and experiment with and yet, I’m guessing that many kids will get the most enjoyment out of clogging the …
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With the announcement of NPR's Books We Love I realized it's that time of year. The lists of best books are pouring in and I know that not only are we interested in them as readers ourselves, they…
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… explore by age group, genre and even find a list of best kids books in spanish. They include downloadable check lists …
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Impact story
On August 22nd & 23rd, the Bubbler team kicked off it's second round the the Making Spaces project with seven new MMSD Schools.
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… teacher Sara Milewski at Glendale elementary has told us, "kids who struggle in other environments, especially with …
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MADreads post
Erin Entrada Kelly’s second Newbery win has her and her fans (old and new) jumping for joy!
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… proves over and over that her writing is essential for kids to see themselves in the now and the importance to have …
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This is one of those books that I'm going to proclaim as universally beneficial. I can't imagine a person living on planet Earth who wouldn't be able to take away something from this book, starting…
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… music piracy and a "tuck shop" delivery model for the kids at school who didn't want to stand in line. In other …
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MADreads post
In the newest picture book in Andrea Beaty's Questioneers series, we finally get the story of Lila Greer, who we know as the Grade Two teacher from previous books.
We first see Lila as a…
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… it is fine, because Lila is ready to join the other kids on the playground. Time speeds up, and we see Lila …
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MADreads post
Longer nights have returned, so what better time to indulge with a gripping ghost story, or THREE!
If your family dares to read these three fantastic chapter books (suitable for most 9-10 year olds…
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… sure to check out the rest of Elliott's imaginative City Kids series. The Forgotten Girl by India Hill Brown (250 …
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Kids app
A classic favorite that apparently I've never reviewed for this site before, but perfect for October!
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… but I've heard from some parents that using this app makes kids want to brush their own teeth! … Sago Mini Monsters …
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Impact story
Thanks to partnerships between the library and local community organizations, young people in Madison are having more opportunities to connect with authors that are relevant to them.
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… copy of the book. Angie Thomas’ talk focused on how our kids can change the world by choosing what they care about …
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MADreads post
John Woodrow Cox's powerful book examines the countless victims of gun violence that are not counted as victims - the classmates, siblings, children, parents, teachers, friends, grand parents , and…
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… trauma and anxiety don't seem to matter. These are kids that have grown up with active shooter drills their …
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Resource
Tools for readers and educators
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… K-8 NoveList K-8 meets all the fictional reading needs of kids (0-18) and includes picture books, chapter books, and …
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Kids app
A "whodunit" type game that involves one player "killing" one or more other players or sabotaging the ship and killing all of the other players was NOT an app I would have expected to be reviewing…
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… same time if you have enough devices). Adults giving their kids permission to play this game on their own should know …
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MADreads post
Well, heck, this is the cutest book about a 7th grader in West Texas who is adjusting to big changes in relationships, school, and just gosh darn everything. And she’s got a 15 pound cat named Cheese…
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… There’s a lot to take away from this novel for kids and adults. … There's a 15 pound cat named Cheese in …
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A young blacksmith's apprentice named Greta discovers a lost tea dragon at the market and uncovers the forgotten world of the Tea Dragon Society. The book follows a year of seasons starting with…
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… ALA Rainbow List (2018) 2018 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Kids Comics Nominee Amazon.com's Best Comics & Graphic Novels …
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Page
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… Essays and Poetry Libros para niños en español / Books for kids in Spanish Teen and YA Books that Celebrate Hispanic and …
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Book list
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… Visions Academy, Miles Morales knows he's lucky. Not all kids get this opportunity, especially not kids from his neighborhood. With his quirky best friend … discovers a villainous teacher's plan to turn good kids bad, he will need to come to terms with his own destiny …
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This little guide starts out as the career story of a young black art history major from private liberal arts women's college Smith. Kimberly Drew navigates academic coursework with…
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… Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon Concrete Kids by Amyra León Imaginary Borders …
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MADreads post
Newsprints by Ru Xu features girls as newsboys, strained race relations and a serious look at robot civil rights in what I would describe as a steampunk variation on Annie! The story is beautifully…
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… and choosing who you want to be that's important for kids of all ages to read and think about. … Steampunk Newsies …
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MADreads post
Piper Chen loves singing. She sings to the moon and the stars. She sings to her dog and the birds and the frogs. She dances and drums her way through her world.
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… Mandarin Chinese used throughout. Perfect for sharing with kids experiencing jitters for the first time. … Butterflies …
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MADreads post
There is not an easy way to classify this gorgeous, gorgeous book. It's cataloged and shelved with the cookbooks but there's a lot more going on here. It's an art book, a photography book, and…
Last updated 3 months 1 week ago
… called "Isadoras." It's all sublime. Lea shares that her kids also tested, tasted, and loved one of O'Keeffe's …
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Watercress is this year’s winner of the Caldecott Medal for the illustrations by Jason Chin, a Newbery Honor for the writing by Andrea Wang, and the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature in the…
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… and a great book to share and talk about with kids ages 5 & up. … The power of story …
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In 1951 two British government officials, Donald Maclean and Guy Burgess, left on a boat sailing from Southampton to France and then disappeared. Though there were suspicions that they had defected…
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… of that comes to a head in 1948 when Iris, Sasha and their kids disappear from London and are not seen or heard from …
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Policy
I. Purpose
Madison Public Library is committed to providing access to informational, educational, recreational and cultural resources for all library users. The Library provides access to the…
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… the Internet with the Library's web site, especially the Kids and Families and Teens sections. There they will find …
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MADreads post
I will gladly read the telephone book if Rainbow Rowell writes it, so of course I am going to read her new continuation of the comic book series Runaways.
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… out who knows who from Arkham Asylum or how one of the kids came to be in possession of a "batarang" although the …
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Book list
History, Biographies, & Memoirs | Fiction | DC & Marvel | Classic Comics
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Kids app
I am a huge fan of Sago Mini’s play-based app collection, so when I heard that they were putting out this app with “light educational content” I was skeptical. So skeptical that I actually…
Last updated 2 months 2 weeks ago
… there’s plenty of kid-friendly humor throughout to keep kids engaged. Plus, those puppies are all so CUTE! … Sago …
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Impact story
5 young men in 16 weeks of Immersive Art Creation
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… all of whom were eager to brag about the success of their kids. Additional Reading See more of the teen's work on and …
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MADreads post
I'm at a super busy and tired time in my life, maybe the busiest I've ever been, and I need coffee to get through my day. I work full-time, I keep track of soccer and piano and swimming lessons…
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… value, like travel or a home or college tuition for your kids. Giving up takeout coffee helped Cait Flanders on her …
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MADreads post
September saw the start of the fall publishing season, and October sees the industry hitting its stride. The theme this month is big: big names, big print runs and big hype. For readers, it’s a…
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… , stories and advice garnered from a career in comedy. --Kids and adults will want to take notice of The Book of Dust, …
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Impact story
Madison Public Library provides a recap of 2021 told through library data.
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… our physical locations due to transportation barriers. Kids love seeing the big, friendly bus roll up to their …
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Book list
Health and Self Care | At Home & At Work
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… audio At Home & At Work The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class, and Race from Moms Not Like Me Helena …
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Article
En celebración del mes de la herencia hispana, la Biblioteca pública de Madison presentará una feria de libros en español el sábado, 16 de septiembre a las 9:30 AM hasta las 2PM en la Biblioteca…
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… board and picture books, as well as books for older kids, teens and adults in Spanish. In addition to browsing …
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Book list
Fiction | History | Biographies | Memoirs and Autobiographies
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… First Lady of the United States. eBook , eAudio Just Kids Patti Smith Singer-songwriter Patti Smith shares tales …
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Contemporary | Classics
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… debut that follows a cast of gay and transgender club kids navigating the Harlem ball scene of the 1980s and '90s, …
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MADreads post
The American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, video and audio books for children and young adults, including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards at …
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… learning audience - Work It Out Wombats , produced by GBH Kids and Pipeline Studios American Indian Youth Literature …
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Book list
In this book list:
Board Books and Picture Books
Elementary and Middle Grade Fiction
Teen and Young Adult Fiction
Juvenile and Teen/Young Adult Nonfiction
Juvenile and Teen/Young Adult Graphic Novels
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… hijab-wearing Nimra the cold shoulder aorund the other kids. Desperate to fit in and save her friendship with Jenna, …
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Book list
January - March 2023 Issue
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… Voyage of the Karluk . Linn, Susan. Who’s Raising the Kids? Big Tech, Big Business, and the Lives of Children . …
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Book list
July - September 2015 Issue
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… Quest for Nutritional Perfection . Putnam, Robert D. Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis . Reeves, Richard. …
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Book list
Have to read a book that's won the Newbery Award? You've got lots of great choices! Click below for a list of winners and honor books by year, or explore Newbery Award winning titles here…
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Book list
Non-fiction | Graphic Novels | Middle Grade Fiction | Young Adult Fiction
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… on the war using social media. He interviewed other kids like him to show what they hope for and dream about. …
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Impact story
When Madison Public Library started curbside pick-up services for library materials in May, it was clear our community had missed us.
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… or finding a cozy corner to explore new books with our kids - we appreciate everyone’s encouragement and …
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Book list
October - December 2013 Issue
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… Victorian World by Storm . Ripley, Amanda. The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way . Rutherford, …
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History | Biographies, Essays and Memoirs | Poetry
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July - September 2017 Issue
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… How Genetic Technologies Are Changing the Way We Have Kids--and the Kids We Have . Rosenberg, Rosalind. Jane Crow: The Life of …
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October-December 2021 Issue
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October - December 2015 Issue
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… to Succeed: A New Vision for Education To Prepare Our Kids for Today’s Innovation Economy . Weinberg, Steven. To …
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Book list
Classics and Literary Fiction | Mysteries and Thrillers | Romance | Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror
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History | Memoirs and Essays | Poetry
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Memoirs | Biographies
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The past few years have shown an increase in the number of mysteries featuring a woman sleuth. She may be a police officer, a private detective, an office worker, a professor, an attorney, a nun, or…
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… features Jane Jeffry , a young suburban "Jane Marple" with kids, a dog and a busy life as a single mother. Grime and …
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