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It has been a difficult year to say the least. 

Between the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recent mass shootings, at times, the world can seem like it is falling apart. 

It can be hard to find the good in all of the dark and gloom. 

In these extraordinary times, we all need something to hope for.  We need something to comfort us and look forward to the future.  

For me, art is that comfort, that hope for the future.

Continue Reading "Art As a Way of Healing" →

In honor of Women's History Month, we take a look at female rulers who over time, have been misunderstood or misconstrued.

In chess, queens can move any number of spaces in any direction, making them the most valuable pieces on the board. 

Likewise, real queens have also made great strides and acheived startling accomplishments. 

Continue Reading "Misconceptions of Female Rulers" →

The last year has been difficult for those with a passion for travel.

If you're like us you are hoping that day comes SOON!

In the meantime, DPPL offers many ways you can stoke your wanderlust and make plans while you wait.

Two of the best: 

Read travel books and watch travel videos on Kanopy.

Continue Reading "Two Ways to Feed Your Wanderlust at DPPL" →

For my first Dungeons & Dragons campaign, I played a halfling wizard librarian who consistently carried at least 13 books in her pack.

Her most devastating moment in the campaign was when a magical scroll burst into flames in front of her eyes before she had the chance to fully read it.

In honor of her, and in honor of our upcoming virtual Teen D&D one-shot campaign hosted by Pastimes Comics where we cover a full story in just 2.5 hours (Grades 7-12 can sign up here!), I’ve put together a list of YA reads for all of the classic D&D classes.

Take a look and see if you agree or disagree with your recommended read!

Continue Reading "What YA Book should you read based on your D&D Class?" →

Black History Month celebrates Black storytellers, creators, politicians, leaders, and artists.

It’s about celebrating being Black and the Black people in your life.

Here at DPPL, we want to showcase some of our favorite books by Black authors for kids, teens and adults.

Continue Reading "Fifteen Books From Black Authors We Are Loving Right Now" →