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From the desk of Chancellor Watson: The Latehomecomer, by Kao Kalia Yang

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Naomi Schemm

The Latehomecomer by Kao Kalia Yang One in a series of reviews contributed by Chancellor Dwight C. Watson When I first moved to St. Paul, Minnesota from Raleigh, North Carolina in 1997, I worked at Hamline University in St. Paul.  … Continue reading →

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Student Book Club!

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Naomi Schemm

Want some just-for-fun reading to take a break from school? Like to talk about books? Then come join our student book club! Discussion meetings will be Tuesday, April 6, 13, and 27, at 2-3:00, via Webex. Sign up to join … Continue reading →

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From the Desk of Chancellor Watson: Training School for Negro Girls by Camille Acker

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Ellen Latorraca

Training School for Negro Girls by Camille Acker One in a series of reviews contributed by Chancellor Dwight C. Watson Those of you who have been following this blog know that I love reading.  I have profound respect for librarians … Continue reading →

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When Children Can’t Go to the Library: E-books for Children, Their Teachers, and Their Caregivers

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Ellen Latorraca

(Blog post co-authored by Library Student Staff Member, LaDae’ McDowell.) Kids at home? Going quarantine stir crazy? Can’t seem to get the nieces and nephews to understand why physical distancing is important? Do you miss your students and wish to … Continue reading →

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From the Desk of Chancellor Dwight C. Watson – Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Ellen Latorraca

Water Dancer – Ta-Nehisi Coates One in a series of reviews contributed by Chancellor Dwight C. Watson “A door had opened. The land had folded like fabric. Conduction, Conduction, Conduction.” To read The Water Dancer, you must unleash your ability … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – February 19, 2019

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Ellen Latorraca

Imposters by Scott Westerfeld F Wes New Arrivals Island, 2nd Floor Return to Shreve, the dystopian world of the Uglies, with this first installment of the Imposters series. YA author Scott Westerfeld introduces us to Rafi and Frey, identical twin sisters, one … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – June 5, 2018

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Ellen Latorraca

Dazzle Ships: World War I and the Art of Confusion by Chris Barton; illustrated by Victo Ngai E Bar Curriculum Collection, E Books, 2nd floor There is much to be learned from a well-crafted picture book whether or not there … Continue reading →

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Go Big: Big Read at the Andersen Library

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Nancy Bennett

As we proceed through April, the Big Read continues its strong presence here at the Andersen Library! This month long event, created in partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Arts Midwest, encourages communities to come together and … Continue reading →

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Young Adults Read — One of Us Is Lying

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Casey Foster

We are injected into the lives of four students who are unjustly called to detention in One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus. These four students could not be more different: A “know it all”, a “bad boy”, the … Continue reading →

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Young Adults Read — Turtles All the Way Down

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Casey Foster

Finally! For all you John Green fans, his new book, Turtles All The Way Down, is here! For those of you who are not yet fans or have never read John Green, this one is a great starter to his … Continue reading →

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