Blogs & Podcasts

Find early literacy tips and children's books on the Children's Blog. Discover your next great read on the Books Movies Music Blog. Dig into Nashville history with the Community History Blog. Listen to stories, history, and culture on NPL Podcasts. Please see this Note for Readers.

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The Nine Pea-Hens and the Golden Apples

A prince falls in love with a maiden who transforms into a pea-hen. When she disappears, how long will he search and how far will he go to find her?

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"That Will Be Fine"

We return today to the fictional town of Jefferson, Mississippi, made somewhat famous by William Faulkner as the locus for many of his short stories.

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Esben and the Witch

The youngest of twelve sons, no one expects anything of Esben. How many times will he have to save his brothers before they realize how much they need him?

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Nashville Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge (SRC) isn't just for kids. Learn how SRC can help promote better reading habits, lifelong literacy, and continuous cognitive development at any age. The Nashville Public Library offers an inclusive and engaging summer reading challenge designed for adults. With a rich history and clear goals, the program invites participants of all backgrounds to join.
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Mental Health in Minority Communities

In this episode, Bassam and Lana talk with Lydia Yousief about immigrant and minority status, and how underrepresentation, segregation, and discrimination can affect the mental wellbeing of New Americans.

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Rapunzel

A witch agrees to allow a man to pick all the rampion from her garden that his pregnant wife wants – in exchange for the baby about to be born. How well can the witch control the girl once a handsome prince comes along?

Here are some fresh new book picks for children this Disability Pride Month! It is so important to share books with your children that celebrate all types of bodies and abilities. Read on for some of my favorite picture books featuring disabled characters.
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The Nixy

A miller agrees to a bargain with a nixy, promising her the youngest thing in his house in exchange for great riches. When he returns home and discovers his wife has just given birth to a son, will there be a way to save his child?