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Pension Committee during its Jan. 20 meeting came out
of executive session to approve a new disability pension for John Aniello, according to meeting minutes. The New Canaan firefighter last year sued the town claiming that higher-ups for years ignored abuse by a superior. Aniello’s employment with the town ended Jan. 31, officials have said.
New Canaan Library, LiveGirl and
Stand Together Against Racism or “S.T.A.R.” this week announced the they’re hosting a monthly, virtual Social Justice Book Group for grades 5-8. The group meet on the second Thursday of each month, beginning at 7 p.m. on May 13 to discuss
Editors in the field share their latest observations By Shannon Maughan Apr 09, 2021 We asked a number of editors to tell us more about the kinds of middle grade projects they are seeing and to share their insights on any shifts they perceive in the category. Middle Grade Snapshot: Spring 2021
Editors in the field share their latest observations By Shannon Maughan | Apr 09, 2021
As we roll into a second year affected by the ripples of uncertainty caused by the pandemic, one of the consistent bright spots in the children’s book arena has been the performance of titles in the middle grade category. Award winners, works by favorite authors like Rick Riordan and Tui T. Sutherland, and, of course, a slew of popular graphic novel properties (Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man, Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid) filled most of the top slots in
Pasadena Celebrates Black History Month - 2021
2/1/21.
The City of Pasadena is celebrating Black History Month by recognizing the achievements and contributions of Black Americans and their central role in our nation’s history with virtual programs, events, and activities for all ages. Pasadena Public Library; the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department; and the Pasadena Black History Committee are offering a month-long series of programs in February. Library programming is sponsored by The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library. The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department and Pasadena Black History Committee are holding events in lieu of Pasadena’s 39th Annual Black History Month Parade and Festival.