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Karen Olivo

Karen Olivo is an actress known for originating the role of Vanessa in the Tony Award®–winning musical In the Heights both on and off Broadway. She won the Tony Award® for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance as Anita in the revival of West Side Story. Olivo has also appeared on Broadway in Rent and Brooklyn, and is currently portraying the role of Angelica Schuyler in the Chicago production of Hamilton.

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

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Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

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