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March gives us yet another opportunity to highlight some wonderful authors and intriguing stories.
March is Women's History Month and we have so many great books to recommend. Check out our recommended reads list, and stop by the library to see what's on display (right top). Plus...check out our many other featured displays this month:
Gardening Nature and Ecology Month - find magical non-fiction about the natural world
World Teen Mental Wellness Day is March 2- we've got lots of great titles (fiction and non-fiction) that tackle themes of mental health in teens
World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People falls on March 20 - we've got you covered with great books centering theatre arts and theatre folk
Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31 - read a wonderful range of books featuring voices and stories of transgender authors and characters
And if you love read-alikes, check out our display (right bottom) of print books with read-alike recommendations from our digital collections in Sora and ComicsPlus in honor of Read an ebook Month!
[P]eople are only truly free when they can read freely.
--Vermont Library Freedom to Read Statement (January, 2024)
Read the full statement here.
The Colchester High School Library and its Librarians strive to create an inviting, dynamic, and safe space that inspires and honors curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and inclusion. We support and recognize reading as the foundation for building understanding and knowledge. We work to build and maintain a print and digital collection of resources which exemplifies the principles of equity, celebrates diversity of thought and experience, supports lifelong learning, and encourages students to make connections through timely and up-to-date research and leisure reading materials.
Watch this slideshow about the mural which provides information about the project and the notable figures honored in this art installation.
CHS Librarian: Frances Binder
CHS Library Assistant: Avery Kupferer