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16 Great LGBTQIA+ Books for Kids and Teens | Brightly

These books aren’t just for families with a direct connection to LGBTQIA+ issues; everyone can benefit from these books' messages of unconditional love and acceptance.

Celebrate Pride Month by reading some books with messages of unconditional love and acceptance.

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Children’s Ebooks about COVID-19

Looking for some free e-books to read with your children about COVID-19? Emory Global Health Institute held a COVID-19 children’s ebook competition and these were the winners.

http://www.globalhealth.emory.edu/what/events_programs/COVID-19%20eBook%20Comp.html

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Mondays with Michelle Obama Featured Books | Brightly

If you're looking for fantastic read-along videos, be sure to tune into Mondays with Michelle Obama.

Go to the link above where PBS Kids has posted videos of Michelle Obama reading some classic picture books that your family will sure enjoy.

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How to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week Virtually | Brightly

Teaching this year is harder than it has ever been before. For Teacher Appreciation Week this year, let’s be sure to make our gratitude loud and clear. Here are some ways you can celebrate virtually.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Click on the article above to get some ideas on how to celebrate our teachers virtually. 

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Hour of Code

The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students. One-hour tutorials are available in 45+ languages for all ages.

Click above for a variety of Hour of Code games and activities that are sure to keep you busy while having fun!

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It is possible to take a child on a global journey to discover world cultures. These activities teach your kids about cultures without leaving home.

Today is El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día. Celebrate by picking a cultural activity to do together as a family.

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Girls Who Code at Home - Download Curriculum!

Girls Who Code is making CS educational activities available for download free of charge, to anyone who wants to access them.

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Love reading Magic Tree House books? Here’s something special for you.

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Highlights at Home: Libraries | Highlights.com

Here at Highlights, you and your families continue to be very much on our minds. To help you ensure that your kids are spending at least part of their days engaged in fun, productive activities, we’re excited to introduce Highlights @ Home--a free, semi-weekly collection of family-friendly themed stories, puzzles, craft ideas, videos, and more. Thhis offering is all about libraries!

Celebrate National Library Week with Highlights Magazine. Read, solve a puzzle, and make a craft honoring libraries and the love of reading. 

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25+ Easy Earth Day Crafts for Kids using Recycled Materials

25+ Earth Day Crafts for Kids -Easy craft ideas for kids of all ages using recycled materials like newspaper, cardboard and magazines for Earth Day.

Happy Earth Day! Here are some fun craft ideas for kids using recycled materials. 

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Helpful Links

Here are a few helpful links for teaching and reading to children that will keep them entertained.

https://www.storylineonline.net/

https://www.tumblebooks.com/

https://pbskids.org/

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/online-features/metkids/

https://time.com/tfk-free/

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Kids Staying Home? Librarians Recommend These Apps and Games

Today’s librarians can offer expert recommendations for apps and games in addition to suggesting books.

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Free Tools for Online Teaching and Learning During School Closures

As educators turn to remoteprogramming and classroom management due to the COVID-19 outbreak and school closures, ed tech providers are offeringfree access. Here’s a list.

Here is a link to some free online teaching and learning during school closures. 

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Celebrate Women’s History Month at the library!

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2020 Youth Media Award Winners | American Libraries Magazine

The American Library Association (ALA) on January 27 announced the top books, video, and audio books for children and young adults—including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery, and Printz awards—at its Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia.

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This is your child's brain on books: Scans show benefit of reading vs. screen time

Scans of preschoolers' brains show a stark difference in brain development when read to by a parent as compared to when they are playing on screens alone, studies show.

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Stop by Saturday, January 25th at 10 a.m. in the Meeting Room to hear about some of our favorite children’s books published in 2019. All ages are welcome!

Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry is one of the books that made our list and its short film has been nominated for an Oscar!