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Literacy across the spectrum

Literacy Across the Spectrum

By Lara Hemingway, former trustee of the Library Board and current Board President for the Northwest Autism Center When my kids were little, we frequently

Black History Month 2023 | Adult Nonfiction

March: Trilogy by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, illustrated by Nate Powell Check It Out: Book 1 | Book 2 | Book 3 Viola Davis: Finding Me by Viola Davis Check It Out Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi Check

Black History Month 2023 | Adult Fiction

Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez Check It Out Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson Check It Out When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo Check It Out The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates Check It Out She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore Check It Out Don’t Cry for Me by

Local Spotlight: Author Stephaine Courtney

If you haven’t heard of Stephaine Courtney yet, you soon will. Her recent work with the NAACP, the YWCA, local school districts, her own organization the Learning Project Network, and now as an author and publisher, highlights her growing influence as both activist and creative. Her newly printed book, Our

Black History Month 2023

The month of February marks the national recognition of Black History Month. Spokane Public Library has a variety of book lists, events, and films to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of the Black community. We encourage you to show your support and reflect on these recommendations all

Black History Month | Books for Kids 2023

In celebration of Black History Month, check out these picture books and middle grade reads for kids! Picture Books The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson Check It Out Stacy’s Extraordinary Words by Stacey Abrams and Thomas Kitt Check It Out Your Legacy: A

Black History Month | Young Adult Books 2023

Check out these young adult reads in celebration of Black History Month! Black Enough: Stories of Being Young and Black in America edited by Ibi Zoboi  Check It Out A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riots of 1919 by Claire Hartfield Check It Out We Are Not Yet Equal:

Literacy across the spectrum

Literacy Across the Spectrum

By Lara Hemingway, former trustee of the Library Board and current Board President for the Northwest Autism Center When my kids were little, we frequently

Black History Month 2023 | Adult Nonfiction

March: Trilogy by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, illustrated by Nate Powell Check It Out: Book 1 | Book 2 | Book 3 Viola Davis: Finding Me by Viola Davis Check It Out Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi Check

Black History Month 2023 | Adult Fiction

Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez Check It Out Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson Check It Out When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo Check It Out The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates Check It Out She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore Check It Out Don’t Cry for Me by

Local Spotlight: Author Stephaine Courtney

If you haven’t heard of Stephaine Courtney yet, you soon will. Her recent work with the NAACP, the YWCA, local school districts, her own organization the Learning Project Network, and now as an author and publisher, highlights her growing influence as both activist and creative. Her newly printed book, Our

Black History Month 2023

The month of February marks the national recognition of Black History Month. Spokane Public Library has a variety of book lists, events, and films to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of the Black community. We encourage you to show your support and reflect on these recommendations all

Black History Month | Books for Kids 2023

In celebration of Black History Month, check out these picture books and middle grade reads for kids! Picture Books The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson Check It Out Stacy’s Extraordinary Words by Stacey Abrams and Thomas Kitt Check It Out Your Legacy: A

Black History Month | Young Adult Books 2023

Check out these young adult reads in celebration of Black History Month! Black Enough: Stories of Being Young and Black in America edited by Ibi Zoboi  Check It Out A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riots of 1919 by Claire Hartfield Check It Out We Are Not Yet Equal: