We celebrate Native American Heritage Month during the month of November. During this month we recognize and celebrate the  important contributions that Native Americans have made. As part of that recognition we must also remember that we learn, live, and play on land that was the original home land to many Native Americans. Lakes Community High School sits on land that was the home to Kikapoo, Peoria, Potawatomi, Myaamia(Miami), and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ(Sioux) people. 

A great way to celebrate Native American Heritage Month is by reading books by Native American authors and about Native American characters. These books are great reads all year around, and features everything from fantasy novels, to romances, and great non-fiction titles. You can check out the books available  in the ILC here, or click "read more" to check out our e-books.

Instructions on how to check out a book during remote learning can be found here.

Instructions on how to check out an ebook can be found here. 

Hispanic Heritage Month happens every year starting September 15th, the anniversary for independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, and ends on October 30th. During this 30 day period, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence as well. More information about Hispanic Heritage Month can be found here. 
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A great way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month is by reading books by Hispanic/Latinx authors and characters. These books are great reads all year around, and features everything from fantasy novels, to romances, and everything else in between. You can check out the books available in the ILC here, or click "read more" to check out our e-books.

Instructions on how to check out a book during remote learning can be found here.

Instructions on how to check out an ebook can be found here. 

Looking to fall in love with a good book? These romance titles are the perfect pick! The ILC has a wide variety of romance novels to suit your fancy. These books will make you laugh, cry and swoon!  Check out some of our favorite romance novels in the ILC, or click "read more" to see our ebook selection.
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Instructions on how to check out a book during remote learning can be found here.

Instructions on how to check out an ebook can be found here

Looking for something light-hearted and fun? Check out these laugh out loud worthy books. You can find plenty of hilarious options in the ILC, or  click  "read more" to see some of our humorous e-books. 

Instructions on how to check out a book during remote learning can be found here.

Instructions on how to check out an ebook can be found here. 

The Illinois Teen Readers’ Choice list is a great place to look for book recommendations! If you read all 20 on the list you will be entered into the LCHS Reading Hall of Fame. We also use this list for Battle of the Books, which we compete in every Spring. All of these books are available in physical and ebook format.

Instructions on how to check out a book during remote learning can be found here.

Instructions on how to check out an ebook can be found here. 

Missing the action of the field? Scratch that itch with these intense sport books. Featuring everything from a literal cross country runner, to a team of witchy field hockey players. There is something for everyone in these sport stories. Check out some of my favorite sport books that we have in the ILC, or click "read more" to see our selection of ebook titles.  
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Instructions on how to check out a book during remote learning can be found here.

Instructions on how to check out an ebook can be found here. 

Reading LGBTQ+ books is a great way to celebrate pride month! Here as some great suggestions available both through Axis 360, and in the ILC! Check out our LGBTQ+ list on our catalog, or the graphic below for our favorites. 
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Instructions on how to check out a book during remote learning can be found here.

​Instructions on how to check out an ebook can be found here.