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AP English titles available for classroom use in Ebooks MN

Sep 27, 2022
by Beth Staats
Do you have an entire class, or classes, reading English literature classics like Lord of the Flies, Romeo and Juliet, Catch-22, or something more recent like The Bonesetter's Daughter?  Ebooks Minnesota's licensing model allows for unlimited simultaneous use meaning multiple users can read the same ebook at the same time.
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Read "Iron Lake" with Minnesota's statewide book club on Ebooks Minnesota

Jul 11, 2022
by Zach Miller
One Book | One Minnesota, Minnesota's statewide book club, has chosen "Iron Lake" by William Kent Krueger for its 8th chapter. This mystery thriller is a perfect summer read, and it's now available statewide as both an ebook and audiobook on Ebooks Minnesota, at no charge to readers.
Understand Native Minnesota podcast

Understand Native Minnesota podcast available

Jul 7, 2022
by Beth Staats
You may have heard recently of the research report, "Restoring Our Place: An analysis of Native American resources used in Minnesota's classrooms." Access to the most recent Understand Native Minnesota podcast is now available.
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Celebrate the Fourth of July with Ebooks Minnesota

Jul 1, 2022
by Zach Miller
Bring meaning to your Fourth of July celebrations over the weekend by reading "We Celebrate Independence Day in Summer" and "The First Independence Day Celebration." These titles, and many more, are instantly available on Ebooks Minnesota at ebooksmn.org.
The cover of a book called "We are Water Protectors."

Campaign to give teachers resources to expand indigenous curriculum

Jun 27, 2022
by Beth Staats
A recent Minneapolis Star Tribune article details a report commissioned by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community that found "most K-12 Minnesota teachers don't have the confidence or tools needed to teach about Native Americans -- and that the resources available vary widely in quality." Newly added works in Ebooks Minnesota are well suited to help fill the gap.
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Read "The Secret of Dreadwillow Carse" and meet author Brian Farrey

May 6, 2022
by Zach Miller
The seventh edition of One Book | One Minnesota, Minnesota's statewide book club, will draw to a close on May 15. Readers will have a chance to discuss the book with author Brian Farrey at an online event on Wednesday, May 11 at 1:00 p.m.
An advertisement for Ebooks Minnesota that will run on Metro Transit bus interiors features five book covers, the Ebooks Minnesota wordmark, and a promotional URL: ebooksmn.org/awards.

Ebooks Minnesota ads placed with Metro Transit

Apr 29, 2022
by Zach Miller
Advertisements for Ebooks Minnesota will appear on Metro Transit buses beginning the week of May 2. The ads will run in bus interiors, headlights, and on digital screens at light rail stops. The ads seek to reach readers on the go who may not have the regular opportunity to visit the library.
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