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Book of the day! Today’s book is “Lumber Jills” by Alexandra Davis and illustrated by Katie Hickey. The story of one of the unsung heroines of WW2, the lumber Jills took the place of men in the forest industry so lumber could be used for the war effort. Such a cute book!

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OMG we hit 100 followers!!! I’m so happy you guys are here and are enjoying my recommendations and random library memes. Here’s to lots more bookish fun!

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Book of the day! “Wandering In Strange Lands” by Morgan Jerkins. The author traces her roots back through the great migration of African Americans from the south, up North in search of opportunity. She ties together historical documentation with the oral stories of her family to paint a wide picture of this period of American history.

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Hey all!

I’m sorry for the lack of posts, I’m in the process of moving! I will try my hardest to do a book of the day this week and hopefully my posting will go back to being consistent once I’m all moved in. Thank you for sticking with me and keep reading!

~LW 🌻

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New series! Things that aren’t bookmarks. Today’s find, an entire sheet of forever stamps.

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Book of the day!! Today’s book is “This Bridge Called My Back”. This collection of essays, visual arts, stories, and so much more show feminism for women of color from their perspectives. First released in 1981, it continues to be an influential piece of work.

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Book of the day! “Soil” by Camille T. Dungy. This is my current read! This book is about how when the author, a poet, moved to Fort Collins, there were restrictions on what you could grow in your yard. The book follows her journey to change the rules and her life through diversity. Amazing read 🌻

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It’s Black History Month! Over this month I’m going to showcase books by some very talented black writers as well as ones about how black folks have changed the world throughout history. Stay tuned!

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Book of the day! “Entangled Life” by Merlin Sheldrake. This is a personal favorite of mine. It’s an amazing exploration into the the world of mycology and they way fungi effect our everyday lives. Well worth the read! (Fun fact, his brother Cosmo makes great music and they made a song by recording the electrical impulses passing through oyster mushrooms.)

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Book of the day! “Intersection Allies” by Chelsea Johnson, LaToya Council, and Carolyn Choi. Helping kids learn about intersectionality is the best way to make sure they have a better future. This introduction to intersectional feminism is a great way to start approaching the topic.

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Book of the day! “George: A Magpie Memoir” by Frieda Hughes. This diary style book follows the author’s experience rescuing and raising a magpie chick. The little scavenger helps her find out new thing about herself in a way only nature can.

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Book of the day! Today’s book is “Forest School for Grown Ups: Explore the Wisdom of the Woods, by Richard Irvine. This book is stuffed full of forest survival tips, ways you can learn about yourself through the beautiful trees and landscape, and how to live more closely with the land. An asset to any solarpunk shelf!

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Hey everyone! Sorry for the lack of posts, the start of the semester has me running around like a headless chicken. I hope to do book of the day tomorrow and I want to do a feature post on solarpunk books. Stay tuned!

LW 🌻

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Book of the day! Today’s book is “The New Black West: Photographs From America’s Only Touring Black Rodeo” by Gabriela Hasbun. The beautiful book of full page photos shows the rich culture of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo. Beautiful read!

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Book of the day! “A Stroke of the Pen: The Lost Stories” by Terry Pratchett. A collection of tales, set outside the discworld universe but still filled with his trademark whimsy and fun.