The humble public library is a staple of American life, and one library in New Orleans located in a former mansion sets the bar for luxury libraries. In honor of this week’s Mardi Gras celebrations, our weekly feel-good Moment of Bliss turns to the Big Easy and one of its lovely libraries. The Milton H. …
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03-16-2022 ~ A Boy & His Book
A community’s support of a talented and imaginative young writer is exactly the kind of love the world needs more of today. 8-year-old Dillion Helbig lives in Boise, Idaho with his family who have always encouraged him in his many creative pursuits. He decided to share one of his storybooks with his local community by …
11-10-2021 ~ Indigenous Illustrations
Michaela Goade, an award-winning illustrator who lives in Sitka, Alaska, is a member of the Tlingit tribe and her work is a celebration of her culture as well as her love of nature. Her beautiful illustrations in We Are Water Protectors, a children’s book by Carole Lindstrom, led to her being the first woman of …
05-19-2021 ~ Bookstores Galore
Our previous Moment of Bliss post, Loving the Library, was, as the title suggests, all about how great libraries are- the sharing of knowledge, the community support, the resources. This time, we want to shine a light on a few wonderful bookstores in other parts of the world, because reading is such a universal pastime. …
05-12-2021 ~ Loving The Library
Bookworms Unite! Reading is a crucial tool/ habit/ activity for any one interested in learning/ exploring/ growing. It touches on all areas of human life, from education to entertainment. We need to read if we want to follow a recipe or travel to a new place. Many people have to read things for work or …