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Wonder by R.J. Palacio, My First Book of Hindi Words by Rina Singh, Stepping Stones a refugee family's journey by Margriet Ruurs, A Loud Whisper An Oromo Story by Sheiko Nagawo Wonder by R.J. Palacio, My First Book of Hindi Words by Rina Singh, Stepping Stones a refugee family's journey by Margriet Ruurs, A Loud Whisper An Oromo Story by Sheiko Nagawo

¡Celebremos Día! / Celebrate Día!

Celebrate literacy for children of all linguistic backgrounds with events and reading lists that put a spotlight on diversity.

Rhyme On! Online Teen Poetry Contest

Enter your poem for a chance to win one of three $50 Barnes and Noble gift cards!

A Boy Called Bat
The Question of the Felonious Friend
On the Edge of Gone
On the Spectrum
Best Boy
My Autistic Awakening
The Eagle Tree
The Reason I Jump
Language Arts
Things I Should Have Known
Why Johnny Doesn't Flap
Rules
No Ordinary Love
Girl in the Dark
Same but Different
My Brother Charlie

Autism Awareness Month Reads

recommended by KCLSdiversity

A collection of stories featuring characters on the spectrum.

Finish Your Research Paper at Home

Access fully searchable reference eBooks through the Gale Virtual Reference Library.

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Kids & Teens

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Newcastle Teen Film Contest 2018 Newcastle Teen Film Contest 2018

By Jackie
Announcing the Newcastle Teen Film Contest! If you're in grades 6-12, have some fun making a short film in the City of Newcastle! The…
Announcing the Newcastle Teen Film Contest! If you're in grades 6-12, have some fun making a short film in the City of Newcastle! The…
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Playing With Words & Music Playing With Words & Music

Various locations
Celebrate spring with music, art, rhymes, poetry, stories and more at free events.
Celebrate spring with music, art, rhymes, poetry, stories and more at free events.
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Engineering Books for Children Engineering Books for Children

recommended by KCLSKidsNonfictionSTEAM
New and exciting books about engineering for ages 3-12.
New and exciting books about engineering for ages 3-12.
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STEM Nonfiction STEM Nonfiction

recommended by KCLSTeenGrade
STEM-related nonfiction books of interest to teens in grades 6-12.
STEM-related nonfiction books of interest to teens in grades 6-12.
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STEAM Fiction STEAM Fiction

recommended by KCLSKidsNonfictionSTEAM
Fictional stories that have themes related to STEAM topics (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) for children ages 3-12.
Fictional stories that have themes related to STEAM topics (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) for children ages 3-12.
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Calavera de la Catrina, by Posada
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Bellevue Art Museum Passes Bellevue Art Museum Passes

By Lindsay
The Bellevue Art Museum has an exhibit opening April 13, 2018 that is a must see. Printmaker José Guadalupe Posada’s (1852-1913) work will…
The Bellevue Art Museum has an exhibit opening April 13, 2018 that is a must see. Printmaker José Guadalupe Posada’s (1852-1913) work will…
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Need job training help? Need job training help?

Various locations
Get help starting a résumé, searching and applying for jobs, and learning new job skills while receiving unemployment benefits.
Get help starting a résumé, searching and applying for jobs, and learning new job skills while receiving unemployment benefits.
When everyone's talking about it, we can make a difference. '63 Boycott: a documentary.
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Everyone's Talking About It Everyone's Talking About It

Join us for author visits, community conversations, and film series on topics from race to water scarcity to social justice.
Join us for author visits, community conversations, and film series on topics from race to water scarcity to social justice.
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What is Grouped Search? What is Grouped Search?

By KCLS Catalog
In February, you'll see a new feature added to catalog searches.  Grouped search is designed to improve the search experience for you by...
In February, you'll see a new feature added to catalog searches.  Grouped search is designed to improve the search experience for you by...
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Start Your Own Business Start Your Own Business

By KCLS Social
Do you dream of starting your own business? At the King County Library System (KCLS), you can start the journey towards becoming your own…
Do you dream of starting your own business? At the King County Library System (KCLS), you can start the journey towards becoming your own…
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Staff Picks

Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Engagement
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So You're Watching the Royal Wedding So You're Watching the Royal Wedding

By Peggy
Ah, royal weddings. The glamour. The spectacle. The speculation. And this time, all of it is amplified due to the swoon-worthy love story…
Ah, royal weddings. The glamour. The spectacle. The speculation. And this time, all of it is amplified due to the swoon-worthy love story…
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Pacific Northwest Indie Bestsellers Pacific Northwest Indie Bestsellers

By Emily
Each week, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association shares a list of the top titles sold in independent bookstores around the region.…
Each week, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association shares a list of the top titles sold in independent bookstores around the region.…
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New Day NW Picks, April 2018 New Day NW Picks, April 2018

recommended by KCLSEmilyC
New books for spring! Recommended on New Day NW on April 18, 2018.
New books for spring! Recommended on New Day NW on April 18, 2018.
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Books Turned Into TV Series Books Turned Into TV Series

recommended by KCLSReads
Sometimes, a movie just isn't long enough. Check out one of these books-turned-TV series for 10 to Try 2018!
Sometimes, a movie just isn't long enough. Check out one of these books-turned-TV series for 10 to Try 2018!
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Pulitzer Prize Winners Pulitzer Prize Winners

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
The 2018 Pulitzer Prizes winners have been announced. Annotations via the Pulitzer Prize website.
The 2018 Pulitzer Prizes winners have been announced. Annotations via the Pulitzer Prize website.
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While you wait for A Higher Loyalty While you wait for A Higher Loyalty

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
If you're interested in reading A Higher Loyalty by James Comey but want a title with fewer holds while you wait, you may enjoy these…
If you're interested in reading A Higher Loyalty by James Comey but want a title with fewer holds while you wait, you may enjoy these…
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April is Poetry Month! April is Poetry Month!

By Andrewm
April brings more than May flowers. It also brings poetry (no sunlight required.)  Every April since 1996 the Academy of American Poets…
April brings more than May flowers. It also brings poetry (no sunlight required.)  Every April since 1996 the Academy of American Poets…
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Simple Sewing Books and More Simple Sewing Books and More

By Katherine
Like many of the "lost arts," sewing has undergone a recent surge in popularity, largely due to social media (check out Feedspot's "Top...
Like many of the "lost arts," sewing has undergone a recent surge in popularity, largely due to social media (check out Feedspot's "Top...
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Poetry for Nature Lovers Poetry for Nature Lovers

By Rachel W
In celebration of National Poetry Month, I thought it would be fun to combine and share two of my favorite things: nature and poetry.…
In celebration of National Poetry Month, I thought it would be fun to combine and share two of my favorite things: nature and poetry.…
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Japanese Soul Cooking Japanese Soul Cooking

By Racheal
I've always loved Japanese food, but for a long time I was content to leave the cooking to the experts— That is, until I married someone...
I've always loved Japanese food, but for a long time I was content to leave the cooking to the experts— That is, until I married someone...
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Perspectives on Motherhood Perspectives on Motherhood

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Read fiction and nonfiction that explores the experience of motherhood.
Read fiction and nonfiction that explores the experience of motherhood.
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25 Books KCLS Staff Are Reading Now 25 Books KCLS Staff Are Reading Now

recommended by KCLSReads
KCLS staff taking the 10 to Try reading challenge shared the books they've read and loved recently at a lunchtime book club.
KCLS staff taking the 10 to Try reading challenge shared the books they've read and loved recently at a lunchtime book club.
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