For this reading year, I was introduced to mangas. I did read them from time to time but I didn’t really get into them until this year. If you don’t know, mangas are Japanese comics. Mangas get a bad rap for not being sufficient enough for a story, educational enough or could be demeaning to genders. However, mangas could be more engaging and entertaining than a prose novel. And this year was no exception. So if you are new to mangas or looking for newer ones, here are some great series to get you started:
Tag: Diversity
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15-October 15 marks the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, a month long celebration that recognizes people’s contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the country’s history, culture and heritage. If you are looking for ways to celebrate (or just educate yourself more about the hispanic heritage), here are some great book selections that will have you on your way:
Books to Read This Month: September Edition
Fall is just around the corner…and there are exciting highly anticipated new releases that will make you excited for the cooling weather! And this month is perfect to make use of your library card (or sign up for a new one) because of National Libray Card Sign-Up Month. From highly sought out sequel to an upcoming romance from a popular author, September will be one busy month from book lovers:
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Quote of the Day – September 3, 2019
The library card is a passport to wonders and miracles, glimpses into other lives, religions, experiences, the hopes and dreams and strivings of ALL human beings, and it is this passport that opens our eyes and hearts to the world beyond our front doors, that is one of our best hopes against tyranny, xenophobia, hopelessness, despair, anarchy, and ignorance.”
Libba Bray
Book Review: Last Bus to Everland by Sophie Cameron
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 336 pages
Published: June 18, 2019
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Genre: Young Adult, Fiction & Literature, Contemporary, Fantasy Continue reading “Book Review: Last Bus to Everland by Sophie Cameron”
Book Review: Hope Is Our Only Wing by Rutendo Tavengerwei
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 216 pages
Published: Spetember 10, 2019
Publisher: Soho Teen
Genre: Young Adult, Fiction & Literature, Contempoary Continue reading “Book Review: Hope Is Our Only Wing by Rutendo Tavengerwei”
Quote of the Day – February 25, 2019
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Friday Debate: Black History Month
Welcome to Friday Debate, a feature on cup of tea with that book, please, where every Friday a question will be posted that tantalize the brain and expands our horizons. For this week’s question: