APL is delighted to once again be a partner with the Massachusetts Center for the Book’s 2024 reading challenge across the Commonwealth. Twelve books and twelve themes over twelve months. There are thoughtful new categories and monthly prizes–and this year, you don’t need to pre-register! January’s theme is “a book you read years ago that you may feel differently about […]
Have you been participating in the 2023 Massachusetts Center for the Book Reading Challenge? If so, congratulations are in order, because we are down to the last prompt of the year! December’s prompt is “A book that was published in 2023,” and there are certainly a plethora of interesting titles you might have missed from […]
In 1990, Congress began recognizing November as Native American Heritage Month, honoring the diverse cultures and valuable contributions of Indigenous individuals past and present. More than 5 million people identify as Native American in the United States, living within 573 tribal entities. There is a wealth of information to learn about the history, culture, and […]
Have you chosen your book for the Massachusetts Center for the Book Reading Challenge August prompt? This month, our challenge is to read “a book in translation.” Luckily, if you’d like to read a book translated into English, I have some great options for you! My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante. This is the first […]
