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[starrrzara]

Thank you @lvccld for having me participate in this engaging event. . . For the theme of Mythology/Folklore, I wanted to share Ancient Queen Arawelo who I feel embodies the strong spirit of Somali women, if not in all of us. Queen Arawelo defied gender norms and encouraged women to take on masculine roles if they wanted to. I love how strong her spirit was and wanted to capture her being a strong woman who is capable of achieving anything by appropriately using her masculine and feminine energy. . . . Thank you @jeaniebeanmarie for taking pictures of me🤗💛📸 . . . Also thank you for those who supported me and my art shop💛💛💛 @starrrzaraartshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #lvccld #chalkfestival #chalkart #folklore #mythology #goddessart #goddess #illustration #arawelo #queenaraweelo #somalifolklore #somaliqueen #genderequality https://www.instagram.com/p/CqQy9xvPZhW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[wolforourc]

Save time & get a workout, anime watching, Gameboy play & chiptune music all at once with Las Vegas's Decaying Tigers 🐯🕺👾🎶

[rachel-blue]

October 6th, 2023.

I love libraries.

[gingerlanier]

Book Review: This Book is Gay by Juno Dawson

This Book is Gay by Juno Dawson

Genre (or “category” from the requirements list):

            This book is from the Banned or Challenged book category.

Target Age Group:

            The target age group is grades 9-12, ages 14 and up (LVCCLD library catalog).  

Summary:

            With humor, personal insight and some science, Juno Dawson has created a handbook for young people wanting to explore their identity and sexuality.  

Justification:

I chose this book from a list of banned books because it has been challenged so many times. It is an important book in youth literature and should be read by everyone: gay, straight, or any other identity.

Evaluation:

For this review, I will be evaluating content or theme, language, and accuracy.

The content of this book is of extreme relevance and importance to young adults who are still discovering who they are. The author Juno Dawson calls it an instruction manual on identity and sexuality and I have to agree- it lays everything out and explains many things that young people are possibly afraid to ask. Dawson’s humor gives the book a unique spin so it doesn’t read like a boring encyclopedia. It’s definitely her take on the issues of identity, but that’s what’s charming and likable about it. It’s a quick read because it flows so fast. I’m sure I’m in the majority when I look at this book and lament that I didn’t have anything like it when I was a young adult! I can say that about a lot of YA books though, and ultimately that’s a good thing- it means we’re making progress in the right direction. The illustrations are funny and disarming, and make the topic of the book less intimidating.

The straightforward language Dawson uses to explain some otherwise complicated concepts is refreshing. She has a knack for breaking down complex ideas to their roots and they seem suddenly simple. This is where this book ultimately succeeds- she knows her audience is going to be young people searching for answers and clarity, and making the book accessible to the young adult population has been what’s kept this book circulating again and again. Dawson’s voice is authentic, and she adds her personal experience with being a trans woman. This also makes the book welcoming, as if she is assuring any young adult seeking confirmation or acceptance.

This book is presented accurately, without bias as much as it can be. The author’s personal opinions and experiences are peppered throughout, but that doesn’t take away from the quality of the work. It is not an unbiased dictionary or medical tome, but it poses a lot of questions and answers some, and leaves room for readers to explore more if they want.

Do I wish I had been able to read this book when I was a questioning teen? Desperately. Am I glad this book exists now, even if I didn’t have it when I was young? Yes!

Format

I began reading this book digitally before I received the physical copy, and I am glad I did so. I was able to compare and contrast the reading experience. Not only was I surprised at how little the book appeared when I received the physical copy (for some reason I imagined it to be this giant, almost larger than life volume- maybe because of the importance of the content) but I also was able to see and appreciate the illustrations. There was no option on the digital copy to enlarge the image but with the physical book the illustrations were clearer. I did, however, notice that when I was reading the physical book, I was more comfortable with the idea that if someone came up behind me at work I could easily flip to another page, whereas with the digital version up on the monitor screen (I was reading it in the browser) I felt very vulnerable and afraid that someone was going to “call me out” for reading it! It made me realize that format can affect a reader’s energy and stress levels. A book like this could benefit from having an alternate cover, one that isn’t so brash and loudly displaying the pride flag so young people could read it without advertising to the world (or a disapproving parent) what they’re reading.

References:

Dawson, J. (2015). This Book is Gay (S. Gerrell, Illus.). Sourcebooks Fire.

[rabbleboy]

See you this Saturday, March 25th, for Chalk It Up Art & Music Festival!

See you this Saturday, March 25th, for Chalk It Up Art & Music Festival! #art #author #illustrator #kidlit @lvccld

It’s that time of the year again. The annual Chalk It Up event will host various artists, musicians, food trucks, activities, and more. I’ll hang out with Jean-Marie Munson from Plot Twist Publishing and create some fun chalk art. We’ll also have books and comics for sale on the spot, so stop by! Date/time:   Saturday, March 259am-2pm (festival runs 10am-2pm) Location:      Summerlin Library…

[vezun]

March 26, 2022 Chalk it Up

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On March 26, 2022 a Chalk Art and Music Festival occurred at the Summerlin Library in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Vezun produced a piece titled “Evening Chapters”.

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[veralynn100]

Groundbreaking for the new East Las Vegas Library #lvccld (at East Las Vegas)

[ntannenbaum]

Posted @withregram • @ccsdcommunity Congrats to @clarkhighschool student Grace for winning 1st place at the Poetry Out Loud Competition hosted at the #westcharlestonlibrary! She will move on to compete at the Nevada State Competition this spring. Way to go Grace! 👏 . . . . . @lvccld @clarkcountysch @nvartscouncil @bowtienate @neaarts #poll22 #iampoetryoutloud #poetryoutloudlv #ccsd #educateandcelebrate #learningandloving #poetry #school https://www.instagram.com/p/CZvNliFJNuP/?utm_medium=tumblr

[penelopecat]

I am super late in posting this, but thank you so much to @latinasuperheroes for donating a couple of their graphic novels as prizes to the @lvccld Summer Challenge! Their Kickstarter to fund the printing of more copies ends in a couple of days. I’ve raves about these books before and backed them at a level that donates books to their local Girl Scout troop (I’ve got all three books for myself already). Please check out their profile for more information, and support a cool series of comics! #thismakesmehappy #comics #kickstarter #alabrava #kaydenphoenix #representationmatters https://www.instagram.com/p/CSj61WjFgqo/?utm_medium=tumblr

[nashobawolf2016]

#Repost @innercirclesanctuary (@get_repost) ・・・ Inner Circle Sanctuary is proud to have donated time and money to the Las Vegas and other communities for 2018. Donations totaling $4015.00 were given to: Temple of Goddess Spirituality dedicated to Sekhmet - @sekhmetgoddesstemple Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Las Vegas - @uuclv Las Vegas Natural History Museum - @lvnhmuseum Three Square Food Bank - @threesquarelv Project 150 - @project150lv Wounded Warrior Project - @wwp Meadview Public Library American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® - @aspca Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Foundation - @lvccld Spiral Scouts Las Vegas - @spiralscoutsinternational The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International - @savinggorillas Dinners for At-Risk Families Kingman Cornerstone Mission Project, Inc Find links to these charitable organizations here: http://ow.ly/hlH430nfRG7 https://www.instagram.com/p/BscEH_XHpWCgqOXa7zZeUPFQwoCEYAJSmJPt5E0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qg5ojkjc4094

[wolforourc]

If air doesn’t come in, the water can’t go out 💦 Science Mom's Guide to Water by Jenny Ballif

Join the YASE fun online until May 15 and #IRL on May 16 at http://yase.Cyberspiracy.com

[innercirclesanctuary]

Inner Circle Sanctuary is proud to have donated time and money to the Las Vegas and other communities for 2018. Donations totaling $4015.00 were given to: Temple of Goddess Spirituality dedicated to Sekhmet - @sekhmetgoddesstemple Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Las Vegas - @uuclv Las Vegas Natural History Museum - @lvnhmuseum Three Square Food Bank - @threesquarelv Project 150 - @project150lv Wounded Warrior Project - @wwp Meadview Public Library American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® - @aspca Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Foundation - @lvccld Spiral Scouts Las Vegas - @spiralscoutsinternational The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International - @savinggorillas Dinners for At-Risk Families Kingman Cornerstone Mission Project, Inc Find links to these charitable organizations here: http://ow.ly/hlH430nfRG7 https://www.instagram.com/p/BscBtD5Hvqw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=192e30qmfgj7o

[gingerlanier]

Book Review: Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell

Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell

Genre (or “category” from the requirements list):

            This book is from the Romance category. 

Target Age Group:

            The target age group is ages 11-17 (LVCCLD library catalog).  

Summary:

            High school seniors Deja and Josiah work in the town pumpkin patch every Halloween, and this Halloween is their last before they go off to college.  Will they make the most of their last night?

Justification:

This book looked to be a gentle teen romance in graphic novel form with a Halloween pumpkin patch as the entire story setting. I was intrigued to see what it was about after seeing the cover!

Evaluation: 

For this review, I will be evaluating theme, characters and illustrations.  

This lighthearted story is as sweet as the pumpkin confections that main character Deja delights in. It maintains a delicate balance between being innocent and still romantic, which can be very relevant to young adults when navigating romantic relationships for the first time. Rowell knows how to keep a story moving along like a train but she takes moments to savor as well. This is a perfect recommendation for a young teen or tween who isn’t looking for anything hot and steamy but wants a romance. The pumpkin patch setting is so inviting I immediately wanted it to be October so I could visit one! The “will they won’t they” vibe of the two main characters Josiah and Deja doesn’t wear thin, maybe because the story itself is relatively short. There could have been one or two less drawings of Deja staring longingly at an oblivious Josiah, but I know this was written for a younger audience who may not be cynical in the love department yet.

Deja has a youthful exuberance that balances Josiah’s worried cluelessness: she inspires him to live a little and take a chance once in a while. Josiah, in turn, grounds the airy Deja, and gives her a reason to stop and think on occasion. They are playful with one another and you get the feeling they could hang out forever, happily.  The illustrations are absolutely perfect. Not only do the characters feel believable and likeable but the setting is beautifully rendered. The pumpkin patch background is a character in its own right and plays a big part in the story, and the faces of the characters are energetic, young, and balanced. Hicks has a superb personal style and her artistry is first rate. It’s her artwork that turns this simple story into a specially wrapped gift for the reader to open. I want to look at her art all day long. 

References:

Rowell, R. (2019). Pumpkinheads (F. Hicks, Illus.). First Second Publishers. 

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Libraries In Las Vegas Reducing Late Fees In Exchange For Food

LAS VEGAS, NV – If you forgot to return the last book you checked out of the library, you have two weeks to take that trivial afterthought and make a positive difference as part of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s Food for Though food drive.

For the remainder of the month of April, anyone with outstanding fines can have their fines reduced by donating food at any of the district’s 25 branches. For each packaged, non-perishable item brought in, fines will be reduced by $2. There is no limit to the number of donations that can be made, so if you have a bunch of peas that have been sitting in your cupboard for six months, bring them in. The LVCCLD will take all donations to the Three Square Food Bank in Las Vegas.

The library district is hoping the food drive will bring back members who have been absent for a long period of time due to late fees. The district is also offering to replace any library cards free of charge.

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