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‘From Picking to Sipping’ Coffee and Tea Booklist

Whether your young ones enjoy sipping imaginary tea and coffee or you make time for the real stuff, two things are ideally at the center of these experiences- slowing down to appreciate the moment, and sharing a cup with friends (old or new) and family. Through these stories you will also see the changes tea leaves and coffee beans can inspire- from discovery to saving someone’s life to activism, building peace and broadening our perspective.

“Look here at our coffee. Inside each fruit are two beans. They don’t like to live alone. We follow the example of coffee.” – J.J. Keki

Shhhh! These Kid’s Books Have Been Banned (or Challenged)

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Yes, we know what you’re thinking – even kids books get challenged, too. This is why every year, the American Library Association hosts a week-long event to celebrate the freedom to read and promotes all the books that have been challenged over the years. It serves as a way to both bring the book community together and highlight the current and historical impact of censorship within schools and libraries. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted and challenged for removal in libraries and schools and this event works to showcase how harmful those efforts are. While many books have and continue to be banned, this week is celebration of the fact that many do, in fact, still remain on the shelves – including the books on this list.

For more information on Banned Books Week and the fight for intellectual freedom, please visit: bannedbooksweek.org

Mid-Autumn Festival Booklist

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It’s harvest time and the moon is at its brightest and fullest! Check out this booklist to read stories and learn more about the traditions surrounding this family and food centered holiday. What version of the moon goddess tale is your favorite? Suggested ages are from the publisher.