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March Nonfiction Pick of the Month

Nonfiction books are written to present the facts on a wide range of topics, for a wide range of ages. In this column, Erica will recommend new and/or notable nonfiction from the Trove collection! Queens of the Jungle by Dr. Carly Anne York and Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong All available formats here York and Clinthorne-Wong have collaborated on a wonderful volume packed full of information and beautiful illustrations, with so much to enjoy both visually and educationally – certainly I learned a number of things! Enjoy learning about the matriarchs of the animal queendom in this amazing book written for ages 8-12
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March 24, 2025 9:00 am | by Erica Roberts | No Comments

Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, and Kids.
Tags: juvenile nonfiction, nonfiction, Nonfiction Pick of the Month, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

February Nonfiction Pick of the Month

Nonfiction books are written to present the facts on a wide range of topics, for a wide range of ages. In this column, Erica will recommend new and/or notable nonfiction from the Trove collection! The Mona Lisa Vanishes by Nicholas Day All available formats here You probably know that the Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings of all time, but do you know the story behind why? Day has done extensive research and written a fascinating dual narrative of the Mona Lisa being painted and what happened both during and after its infamous theft. Fans of true
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February 12, 2025 4:09 pm | by Erica Roberts | No Comments

Categories: Authors & Books, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: juvenile nonfiction, nonfiction, Nonfiction Pick of the Month, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

Noteworthy Native American Nonfiction Titles for Children

Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November and is dedicated to highlighting the history, culture, traditions, and contributions Native Americans have made and continue to make to the U.S. Highlighted in this blog are noteworthy nonfiction titles for children in grades K-6 on notable Native Americans, and Indigenous history and culture. For further reading, I highly recommend as a premier resource for information and critical analysis of Indigenous peoples in children’s and YA books, Dr. Debbie Reese’s blog, American Indians in Children’s Literature (AICL). My blogs have been highlighting the diversity found in our country’s monthly celebrations, but will
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October 27, 2020 10:00 am | by Raquel Cavalcanti, Children's Librarian | No Comments