MRLS Newsletter — November 2024
Happy Thanksgiving!

Little Red, autumn on the farm
by Will Hillenbrand

While preparing for the Shady Acre community's harvest festival, Little Red is on hand so things go off without a hitch by helping his many truck friends. Illustrations.
Friendsgiving
by Nancy Siscoe

The creators of Snow Much Fun! depict the Thanksgiving celebration of hand-sewn animal characters Berry, Ginger and Willow, who establish a new tradition while joining friends old and new to bask in the bounty of the season. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations.
Bear Says Thanks
by Karma Wilson

"To say thanks, Bear throws a feast for his friends, who each bring a delicious dish to share, but when Bear discovers his cupboards are bare, he wonders what to do. Illustrations. "
Harvest days : giving thanks around the world
by Kate DePalma

"Through lyrical, rhyming text and vibrant artwork, young readers can explore 12 cultures around the world, learning all about their harvest festivals and ancient traditions. Simultaneous. Illustrations."
Thanksgiving : the making of a myth
by Samantha Bell

"This eye-opening book separates fact from fiction to preset the REAL story of the first Thanksgiving, exploring primary sources to help children develop historical inquiry and media literacy skills. Simultaneous. Illustrations. "
Monthly Events
A to Z Food America
 Find holiday recipes & more!

A to Z Food America is a collection of American food, recipes, and culture browsable by state, region, and ethnic group. There's even a recipe for Brunswick stew under Virginia's Soups section, but you'll have to be the judge of whether or not it's accurate!
 
If you're searching for new recipes to try out this holiday, go to the Browse Recipes tab, search by ingredient, or check out the How Food Is Made section which features videos on cooking techniques, food prep, food hacks, and more!
 
Visit our Research Resources & Guides page at https://bit.ly/3W0J3X9 to check it out.

November Closings

VetNow
Get FREE online job, academic, and and VA assistance!

VetNow allows veterans to connect with live job coaches, tutors, and veteran navigators that assist with getting VA benefits and resources. It also includes a Resume Lab that helps with the transition from your military resume to civilian careers, along with other student and career resources. 
 
Visit our Education & Career Resources page at https://bit.ly/3uPeSpJ to access VetNow.
 
New Book Highlights

Counting miracles : a novel
by Nicholas Sparks

Returning to 1903 Iowa, a reclusive musician, Otis Taylor, returns to settle family affairs and find his missing niece, while Sadie West, seeking to help her family, creates a transformative bond with him, potentially unlocking the mystery of his niece.
Triangle : a novel
by Danielle Steel

A Paris art gallery owner finds herself in danger when a mysterious man begins leaving her messages. By a #1 New York Times bestselling author.
Lies he told me / : She's in Love—with a Liar.
by James Patterson

When Marcie Bowers, an attorney and mother of two in Hemingway Grove, Illinois, discovers her husband David's secret life, it could mean a death sentence for them all.(suspense). Simultaneous.
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