Sher-Pop Holmes
A clue! Sher-Pop Holmes adjusted their monocle for a clearer view of the faint outline of a footprint on the sidewalk outside the library. A theft had occurred, and no other detective could solve the case but the legendary Sher-Pop Holmes. Sher-Pop furrowed their brow as the particular outline of the footprint came clearer into view. Holmes knew that footprint as clear as the pattern in their trusty tweed shawl.
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Dottie
A picture is worth a thousand words, and that's why Dottie loves graphic novels! Because who doesn't love awesome illustrations? In Dottie's head, as they read every page, a new scene unfolds, like a movie playing. Dottie believes "Fantasies make life fun, and art makes everything better." Get ready for spooky, magical, and adventurous stories with these graphic novels tailored for tweens. Ghouls, witches, and creatures—oh my!
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Miles
From the moment Miles could walk, their little paleta feet were eager to roam. While other paletas played in the park, Miles dreamed of distant lands, diverse cultures, and grand adventures. With a battered globe as their most prized possession, they pored over maps, tracing routes and making plans. When the whole family went on a road trip, Miles loved the Grand Canyon and whitewater rafting on the Colorado River. When they visited Vermont, Miles loved the beautiful forests and the maple syrup harvesting. They even saw historic mansions and the world's biggest ball of string! Now a well-traveled paleta, Miles' mission is clear: to explore every corner of this planet, embracing the people, places, and wonders it has to offer.
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Dragon-Sicle
Do you dream of magical, wondrous creatures from faerie realms and never-ending stories? They dream of you! Seek the rainbow-star path at your library and behold the crystal tower of friendship...you will find your magical paleta guide, Dragon-Sicle! Don’t fear the icy scales, dragon-wings or freezy stick-tail – Dragon-Sicle is your friend and will help you discover stories and worlds where unicorns, wyverns, griffins, sphinxes, phoenixes, centaurs, pegasuses, and other mythical beasts roam! Do you know the proper way to meet a dragon? Can you solve the sphinx’s ancient riddles? Will the unicorn grant your deepest wish? Fly with Dragon-Sicle across magic lands found in your wildest imagination!
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Birdi-Sicle
If there’s one thing you need to know about Birdi-Sicle, it’s that they are persistent. From their time as a freshly laid egg, Birdi-Sicle could feel the world beyond the nest calling. After several tedious weeks of squirming and stretching, Birdi finally emerged one day from the comfort of their shell and stretched out their budding wings to dry and warm in the summer sun. But Birdi-Sicle's desire for freedom and exploration was only beginning. The next days and weeks were filled with a frustrating routine of jump, flap, drop. Jump, flap, drop. After what seemed like a thousand jump-flap-drops, Birdi finally stretched their freshly feathered wings, inhaled deeply, and soared from the comfort of the nest into the blue sky. They flapped and flapped and landed at the front door of the most magnificent building, bustling with happy people. The doors read “San Antonio Public Library.” Birdi-Sicle stepped inside with excited trepidation. Their journey was only beginning.
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Surf-Pop
“Hang ten, dudes & dudettes – totally about to cross my longboard past the morning’s lineup and catch some major tubes out in the first pocket I find...ride some rad waves!” Flashing a friendly shaka-sign, Surf-Pop swims out past the dawn patrol, past the foamy beach-break, and waits with stoked breath for the first clean, racy set of waves. A seasoned surfer, the hot summer sun doesn’t melt Surf-Pop -- they enjoy the ocean and are interested in all the marine life that dwells below. When not catching waves, Surf-Pop rides their beach-bike to the local library and reads up on various fish, mammals and crustaceans that call the sea home. Take off with Surf-Pop and learn more about the oceans and marine life!
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Professor Pop
Professor Pop’s fruity exterior hides a brilliant mind obsessed with biographies. One bright summer day, Professor Pop sat in a favorite reading corner at the library, utterly engrossed in the bold life of Maria Merian, oblivious to a young child who approached curiously. "Excuse me, Professor! You look really smart reading that big book," the child said. "Why hello there! I'm reading about the incredible entomologist and illustrator Maria Merian. Did you know she was one of the first people to begin studying butterflies by drawing them?" The child shook their head, enthralled as Professor Pop launched into Maria's story. The child became a regular visitor, eager to hear more about Maria Merian, Maya Angelou, Ria Thundercloud, Mario Molina, and so many other intriguing people!
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Red-Sicle
Once upon a time, in the magical kingdom of San Antonio, lived a little paleta named Red-Sicle. Red-Sicle adored reading folktales, learning about different cultures, and exploring enchanted gardens. If you love classics like "Little Red Riding Hood," "Cinderella," or "The Three Little Pigs," you will be charmed by all the magical stories that Red-Sicle enjoys. Red-Sicle believes, "We must all use our imagination to have fun and discover new things in life." Explore colorful worlds, mystical kingdoms, dazzling lands, and cultural folktales with Red-Sicle. New adventures await!
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