Today is new book day! We have a wide range of topics here from adventure to science to graphic novels. Today I would like to highlight The Breadwinner, which is an award winning book. The copy I put out this week is a graphic novel version of the whole book. This is an excellent story that you will love if you enjoy reading about kids who grow up in very different circumstances than you do. The main character lives in Afghanistan and the story takes place after the Taliban take control of the country. If you didn't know, girls and women cannot work under Taliban rule. So when 11-year-old Parvana's father is arrested, she has to disguise herself as a boy to work and earn money to feed her family. If she is caught working, she will be sentenced to death! Read this novel to see what happens to Parvana and her family! when you are done, and of age, be sure to check out the movie that was made of this on Netflix! It is rated PG-13 so you may need to wait a minute, but it will be there when you are ready! Be sure to place a hold on any of these great books you would like to read via the link below the slideshow!
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Today is National Candy Day! The national day calendar crew has explained the brief history of candy in the United States in such a beautiful way that I am just going to share what they shared. Check out how we ended up with the candy that we eat every day and read to the bottom for a good book suggestion to help you celebrate this day while you eat the last of your Halloween candy! The image above reflects the most popular candy by state!
Some candy facts: Sugar wasn’t always readily available, so the first candies were made from honey. Candymakers coated coat fruits and flowers with honey. This method preserved the flowers and nuts or created forms of candy. Today, we still create these confections, but they are typically seen as a garnish. Originally a form of medicine, candy calmed the digestive system or cooled a sore throat. At that time, combined with spices and sugar, candy only appeared in the purses and the dishes of the wealthy. By the 18th century, the first candy likely came to America from Britain and France. At the time, people made the simplest form of candy from crystallized sugar – rock candy. However, even the most basic form of sugar was considered a luxury and was only attainable by the wealthy. Since 1979, the world has produced more sugar than can be sold, making it very attainable and cheap. With the advent of the industrial revolution, many advances improved the availability of sugar. By the 1830s, markets opened and the candy business underwent a drastic change. Not only did the price of candy drop, but penny candies targeted children.
If you would like to read more about the history of candy, check out the book in the link at the bottom of this post! It is in the library so you can place a hold on it and I will check it out to you. |
AuthorHi! I am Areadingwoman (otherwise known as Melissa Arenson). I just love books! I have a bachelor's degree in 9-12 English education, a master's degree in literature, and a specialist's degree in library science. Archives
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