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Dixie Johnson

Dixie Rose works in the Special Collections department. Her favorite subjects are true crime and art history. She loves the summertime, thrifting, gardening, and looking after her three dogs, one cat, and five fish tanks.

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Looking for new favorites that support early reading skills like rhyme, repetition, colors, and numbers? Here is a list of books with diverse representation and inclusive themes for a young audience. 
Mockingbird stands on a tree branch.
Periods of self-distancing and isolation can make us feel anxious and BORED. Here are some recommendations for ebooks that help you fill the time with activity or stillness.
People march in parade. Carry banners.
In honor of Pride Month and the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, I looked at the papers of Larry Romans and news coverage about the Nashville LGBTQ community