It’s only a flesh wound!: Knights Templar Historical Fiction (12th Century) for Teens

Non nobis, Domine, non nobis, sed Nomini tuo de gloriam! (Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy Name give glory!) the motto of the Knights Templar.  The Persecution of the Knights Templar If the Knights Templar is a subject that has fascinated you or you enjoy a good medieval historical fiction novel…
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Meet the Author: Mary B. Lucas

When John Bichelmeyer passed away in 2004, his daughter Mary Lucas started writing down the lessons she had learned from her father. Originally intended as a way to share her father’s advice with family and friends, interest was so great that Lucas sought out a publisher. She took some time to tell us a little…
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Spring Reads

Flowers Spring List created by Elizabeth Blake Welcome spring with this selection of 12 spring eBooks and streaming audiobooks for children. Big changes come in spring-from the weather to the activities we do. Pairing very simple text and vibrant pictures of springtime, readers will learn what they can expect in this season and all the…
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Winter Reading Mug

This awesome mug could be yours! All you need to do is: 1) Complete the 2023 Winter Reading Challenge. Adults must read or listen to at least 5 books and high school students must read or listen to at least 3 books. 2) Receive the message on your Dashboard letting you know you have earned…
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Uncover Your Story

Now in its fourteenth year, History Detectives continues to offer up-to-date history from independent researchers and academic historians to popular audiences —virtually, when necessary. Started in 2008 by Christine Byron and Marcie Beck, then staff members of the Grand Rapids History Center at the Grand Rapids Public Library, History Detectives quickly grew from an afternoon…
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