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Have you been able to find time to read? One of the ways you can practice self-care during these strange times is to create a structure and a schedule for yourself. Personally, I find that reading for 30 minutes before I go to bed each night helps me to slow my brain down, quiet any anxieties I am feeling and helps me feel better in the long run. Plus it helps me accomplish my reading goals!

I just finished Daring Greatly by Brene Brown and absolutely loved it. Find reviews of this book and more on Goodreads, and while you are there, send me a friend request! I'd love to connect with you and share books!

Do you have a book that you've loved? Add it to our #WestReads padlet and check out what others in our community have recommended.

Do you need a way to find new books? Check out the New Resources section below, where you can sign up for library cards for both Chester County and Philadelphia, and get some great audiobooks weekly for free.

Happy Reading!

The National Theater Streaming their 2011 Production of Frankenstein from April 30 until May 8: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/nt-at-home-frankenstein?fbclid=IwAR0yxM61aC-cClsIKbVH29r5bDN65r_Embnx_dkbMHm75PDeMKHkNwHDOLM

The Globe Theater Streaming their 2009 Production of Romeo and Juliet until May 3rd: https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/watch/romeo-juliet-2009-youtube-premiere-2020/?fbclid=IwAR25-F0-hriHTsbaNMBa1qg7LqKplWbi3MHzFsXCxHGqg5PuYQEYS4JD0eE

Ongoing: Jason Reynolds presents "Write. Right. Rite." A "Grab the Mic, Tell Your Story" Video Series: https://guides.loc.gov/jason-reynolds/grab-the-mic/wrr

Andrew Lloyd Webber is streaming a new musical starting every Friday. They are available for 48 hours: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag

Daily Drawing Lessons: Graphic Novelist Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Hey, Kiddo) is offering daily drawing lessons on his youtube channel during the closures: https://www.youtube.com/studiojjk

Neal Shustman Short Stories Video Series: He is uploading installments of his short stories on both soundcloud and on his youtube channel. He plans to do two or three a week.

Tuesday at 2 Weekly Webcast Serial with Author Rex Ogle: Aiden Tyler, Quaran-teen. https://www.juniorlibraryguild.com/quaran-teen?fbclid=IwAR2O3vnGDph7TFBI0zpWlNkcyILTawITo9ZAECDVl9Xl9Qrb6P7StY1kKDo

Patrick Stewart Reading a Shakespeare Sonnet a Day (To keep the doctor away) on his instagram: @sirpatstew (not an author, directly, but it is fun).

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