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Parents old enough to remember old-school Electric Company will find something very familiar about this app.  It's got a great catchy tune and fun graphics that give kids a chance to learn about…
Last updated 2 months ago
… It's got a great catchy tune and fun graphics that give kids a chance to learn about letter blends.  Choose one of …
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MADreads post
The hero and heroine of Courtney Milan's The Duke Who Didn't have known each other since they were children. And not only have they known each other for years, they have loved as well. But their very…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
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Kids app
Kids (and adults) will love to play “store” with this app!
Last updated 2 months ago
Kids (and adults) will love to play “store” with this app! …
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Kids app
Build an elevated aquaduct to get the water from point A to point B.  Pieces of an aquaduct need to be arranged in such a way that the water can move into the reservoir. Players have either a…
Last updated 2 months ago
… a level isn’t very stressful. This is a great one for kids and adults to play together. Hint: If you get really …
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MADreads post
With the announcement of NPR's Books We Love I realized it's that time of year. The lists of best books are pouring in and I know that not only are we interested in them as readers ourselves, they…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… explore by age group, genre and even find a list of best kids books in spanish. They include downloadable check lists …
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Book list
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Impact story
On August 22nd & 23rd, the Bubbler team kicked off it's second round the the Making Spaces project with seven new MMSD Schools.
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… teacher Sara Milewski at Glendale elementary has told us, "kids who struggle in other environments, especially with …
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MADreads post
Erin Entrada Kelly’s second Newbery win has her and her fans (old and new) jumping for joy!
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… proves over and over that her writing is essential for kids to see themselves in the now and the importance to have …
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MADreads post
This is one of those books that I'm going to proclaim as universally beneficial. I can't imagine a person living on planet Earth who wouldn't be able to take away something from this book, starting…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… music piracy and a "tuck shop" delivery model for the kids at school who didn't want to stand in line. In other …
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MADreads post
In the newest picture book in Andrea Beaty's Questioneers series, we finally get the story of Lila Greer, who we know as the Grade Two teacher from previous books.  We first see Lila as a…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… it is fine, because Lila is ready to join the other kids on the playground.  Time speeds up, and we see Lila …
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Kids app
A classic favorite that apparently I've never reviewed for this site before, but perfect for October!
Last updated 2 months ago
… but I've heard from some parents that using this app makes kids want to brush their own teeth! … Sago Mini Monsters …
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MADreads post
Longer nights have returned, so what better time to indulge with a gripping ghost story, or THREE! If your family dares to read these three fantastic chapter books (suitable for most 9-10 year olds…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… sure to check out the rest of  Elliott's imaginative City Kids series. The Forgotten Girl by India Hill Brown (250 …
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MADreads post
John Woodrow Cox's powerful book examines the countless victims of gun violence that are not counted as victims - the classmates, siblings, children, parents, teachers, friends, grand parents , and…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… trauma and anxiety don't seem to matter. These are kids that have grown up with active shooter drills their …
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Impact story
Thanks to partnerships between the library and local community organizations, young people in Madison are having more opportunities to connect with authors that are relevant to them.
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… copy of the book.   Angie Thomas’ talk focused on how our kids can change the world by choosing what they care about …
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Resource
Tools for readers and educators
Last updated 2 months 2 weeks ago
… K-8 NoveList K-8 meets all the fictional reading needs of kids (0-18) and includes picture books, chapter books, and …
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Kids app
A "whodunit" type game that involves one player "killing" one or more other players or sabotaging the ship and killing all of the other players was NOT an app I would have expected to be reviewing…
Last updated 2 months ago
… same time if you have enough devices). Adults giving their kids permission to play this game on their own should know …
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MADreads post
Well, heck, this is the cutest book about a 7th grader in West Texas who is adjusting to big changes in relationships, school, and just gosh darn everything. And she’s got a 15 pound cat named Cheese…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… There’s a lot to take away from this novel for kids and adults. … There's a 15 pound cat named Cheese in …
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MADreads post
A young blacksmith's apprentice named Greta discovers a lost tea dragon at the market and uncovers the forgotten world of the Tea Dragon Society. The book follows a year of seasons starting with…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… ALA Rainbow List (2018) 2018 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Kids Comics Nominee Amazon.com's Best Comics & Graphic Novels …
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Page
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… Essays and Poetry Libros para niños en español / Books for kids in Spanish Teen and YA Books that Celebrate Hispanic and …
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Book list
Last updated 3 months 1 week ago
… Visions Academy, Miles Morales knows he's lucky. Not all kids get this opportunity, especially not kids from his neighborhood. With his quirky best friend … discovers a villainous teacher's plan to turn good kids bad, he will need to come to terms with his own destiny …
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MADreads post
This little guide starts out as the career story of a young black art history major from private liberal arts women's college Smith. Kimberly Drew navigates academic coursework with…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon Concrete Kids  by Amyra León Imaginary Borders …
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MADreads post
Newsprints by Ru Xu features girls as newsboys, strained race relations and a serious look at robot civil rights in what I would describe as a steampunk variation on Annie! The story is beautifully…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… and choosing who you want to be that's important for kids of all ages to read and think about. … Steampunk Newsies …
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MADreads post
Piper Chen loves singing. She sings to the moon and the stars. She sings to her dog and the birds and the frogs. She dances and drums her way through her world.  
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… Mandarin Chinese used throughout. Perfect for sharing with kids experiencing jitters for the first time. … Butterflies …
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MADreads post
There is not an easy way to classify this gorgeous, gorgeous book. It's cataloged and shelved with the cookbooks but there's a lot more going on here.  It's an art book, a photography book, and…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… called "Isadoras."  It's all sublime. Lea shares that her kids also tested, tasted, and loved one of O'Keeffe's …
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MADreads post
Watercress is this year’s winner of the Caldecott Medal for the illustrations by Jason Chin, a Newbery Honor for the writing by Andrea Wang, and the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature in the…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… and a great book to share and talk about with kids ages 5 & up.   … The power of story …
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MADreads post
In 1951 two British government officials, Donald Maclean and Guy Burgess, left on a boat sailing from Southampton to France and then disappeared. Though there were suspicions that they had defected…
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… of that comes to a head in 1948 when Iris, Sasha and their kids disappear from London and are not seen or heard from …
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Policy
I. Purpose Madison Public Library is committed to providing access to informational, educational, recreational and cultural resources for all library users. The Library provides access to the…
Last updated 3 months 1 week ago
… the Internet with the Library's web site, especially the Kids and Families and  Teens sections. There they will find …
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MADreads post
I will gladly read the telephone book if Rainbow Rowell writes it, so of course I am going to read her new continuation of the comic book series Runaways.
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… out who knows who from Arkham Asylum or how one of the kids came to be in possession of a "batarang" although the …
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Book list
History, Biographies, & Memoirs | Fiction | DC & Marvel | Classic Comics
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Kids app
I am a huge fan of Sago Mini’s play-based app collection, so when I heard that they were putting out this app with “light educational content” I was skeptical.  So skeptical that I actually…
Last updated 2 months ago
… there’s plenty of kid-friendly humor throughout to keep kids engaged.  Plus, those puppies are all so CUTE! … Sago …
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Impact story
5 young men in 16 weeks of Immersive Art Creation
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… all of whom were eager to brag about the success of their kids. Additional Reading See more of the teen's work on and …
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MADreads post
I'm at a super busy and tired time in my life, maybe the busiest I've ever been, and I need coffee to get through my day. I work full-time, I keep track of soccer and piano and swimming lessons…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… value, like travel or a home or college tuition for your kids. Giving up takeout coffee helped Cait Flanders on her …
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Madison Public Library provides a recap of 2021 told through library data.
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… our physical locations due to transportation barriers. Kids love seeing the big, friendly bus roll up to their …
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MADreads post
September saw the start of the fall publishing season, and October sees the industry hitting its stride. The theme this month is big:  big names, big print runs and big hype. For readers, it’s a…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… , stories and advice garnered from a career in comedy. --Kids and adults will want to take notice of The Book of Dust, …
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Health and Self Care | At Home & At Work
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… audio   At Home & At Work The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class, and Race from Moms Not Like Me Helena …
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Article
En celebración del mes de la herencia hispana, la Biblioteca pública de Madison presentará una feria de libros en español el sábado, 16 de septiembre a las 9:30 AM hasta las 2PM en la Biblioteca…
Last updated 4 months 1 week ago
… board and picture books, as well as books for older kids, teens and adults in Spanish. In addition to browsing …
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Fiction | History | Biographies | Memoirs and Autobiographies
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… First Lady of the United States. eBook , eAudio Just Kids Patti Smith Singer-songwriter Patti Smith shares tales …
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Contemporary | Classics
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… debut that follows a cast of gay and transgender club kids navigating the Harlem ball scene of the 1980s and '90s, …
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MADreads post
The American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, video and audio books for children and young adults, including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards at …
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… learning audience -  Work It Out Wombats , produced by GBH Kids and Pipeline Studios American Indian Youth Literature …
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In this book list: Board Books and Picture Books Elementary and Middle Grade Fiction Teen and Young Adult Fiction Juvenile and Teen/Young Adult Nonfiction Juvenile and Teen/Young Adult Graphic Novels
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… hijab-wearing Nimra the cold shoulder aorund the other kids. Desperate to fit in and save her friendship with Jenna, …
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January - March 2023 Issue  
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… Voyage of the Karluk .   Linn, Susan.   Who’s Raising the Kids? Big Tech, Big Business, and the Lives of Children .  …
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July - September 2015 Issue
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… Quest for Nutritional Perfection . Putnam, Robert D.   Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis .   Reeves, Richard.   …
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April - June 2016 Issue
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Have to read a book that's won the Newbery Award?  You've got lots of great choices!  Click below for a list of winners and honor books by year, or explore Newbery Award winning titles here…
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Non-fiction | Graphic Novels | Middle Grade Fiction | Young Adult Fiction
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… on the war using social media. He interviewed other kids like him to show what they hope for and dream about.  …
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Impact story
When Madison Public Library started curbside pick-up services for library materials in May, it was clear our community had missed us.
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… or finding a cozy corner to explore new books with our kids - we appreciate everyone’s encouragement and …
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October - December 2013 Issue  
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… Victorian World by Storm . Ripley, Amanda. The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way . Rutherford, …
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History | Biographies, Essays and Memoirs | Poetry
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July - September 2017 Issue
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… How Genetic Technologies Are Changing the Way We Have Kids--and the Kids We Have . Rosenberg, Rosalind.   Jane Crow: The Life of …
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October-December 2021 Issue  
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October - December 2015 Issue  
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… to Succeed: A New Vision for Education To Prepare Our Kids for Today’s Innovation Economy .  Weinberg, Steven.   To …
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Classics and Literary Fiction | Mysteries and Thrillers | Romance | Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror
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History | Memoirs and Essays | Poetry
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Memoirs | Biographies
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The past few years have shown an increase in the number of mysteries featuring a woman sleuth. She may be a police officer, a private detective, an office worker, a professor, an attorney, a nun, or…
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… features Jane Jeffry , a young suburban "Jane Marple" with kids, a dog and a busy life as a single mother.   Grime and …
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