GRPL_Madison
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Grand Rapids Public Library
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Staff Picks: GRPL Goes Back To School
"'Tis the season for back to school sales, nice sharp pencils, and a good excuse to buy a new planner. But why should kids have all the fun? You're a grown-up now, and that means you can buy your favorite pens AND choose your own curriculum - no tu..."
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Boo, LOL
"Try some humor with your horror this Halloween! All of these books chosen by GRPL staff have the perfect blend of laughs and chills."
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Hispanic Heritage Spotlight: Ellen Ochoa
"Dr. Ellen Ochoa, a veteran astronaut, was the 11th director of the Johnson Space Center. She became the first Hispanic woman to go to space when she served on the nine-day STS-56 mission aboard the space shuttle Discovery in 1993. She has flown in..."
By AlexBultman
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Hispanic Heritage Spotlight: Roberto Clemente
"Nearly 50 years after his death, Clemente remains the most revered figure in Puerto Rico and a Latin American icon. He was a Hall of Fame outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates and beloved humanitarian. (via latimes.com)"
By AlexBultman
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Hispanic Heritage Spotlight: Celia Cruz
"Celia Cruz was a Cuban American singer popularly known as the "Queen of Salsa." Known for her powerful voice, colorful costumes, and energizing rhythm, Cruz was a vivacious entertainer that appealed to all generations. (via nmaahc.si.edu)"
By AlexBultman
