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Remembering Judith Heumann, Disability Rights Activist

By |March 17th, 2023|Categories: SCLSNJ Recommended Reads|

Remembering Judith Heumann, Disability Rights Activist Created by Linda Tripp, collection development librarian Judy Heumann, an influential and internationally recognized leader in the Disability Rights Independent Living Movement, passed away on March 4. Heumann, ... read more about Remembering Judith Heumann, Disability Rights Activist

For Kids and Their Grown-ups: Making Math Fun!

By |March 16th, 2023|Categories: SCLSNJ Recommended Reads|

For Kids and Their Grown-ups: Making Math Fun!  Created by Linda Tripp, collection development librarian SCLSNJ connects grown-ups with materials to make math learning fun for kids! Sharing stories with young children is important ... read more about For Kids and Their Grown-ups: Making Math Fun!

Nominees for the 2022 Bram Stoker Awards for Superior Achievement in a First Novel Announced

By |March 16th, 2023|Categories: SCLSNJ Recommended Reads|

Nominees for the 2022 Bram Stoker Awards for Superior Achievement in a First Novel Announced Created by Bob Helmbrecht, collection development librarian The Horror Writers Association recently announced the final nominees for the 2022 ... read more about Nominees for the 2022 Bram Stoker Awards for Superior Achievement in a First Novel Announced

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What’s Next: Books in Series
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