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.

Two men in white chefs' coats in the kitchen of a restaurant

They say if you can’t handle the heat, get out of the… well, you know. 

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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.

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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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.