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.

All the Young Men

February 4, 2021

Beth Deeb

If you’re feeling in need of inspiration right now, look no further.

Autism Awareness

February 3, 2021

Donna Reagan

The CDC reported that 1 in 54 children were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2016. The diagnosis can seem daunting but knowledge is power. Nashville Public Library has the resources to provide knowledge and understanding for parents, friends, siblings and others.

Once Upon a Time...in a Kingdom Called New York City

February 1, 2021

Katie Varnell

Do you believe in the magic of a "true love's kiss"? Or the possibility of a "happily ever after"? Watching Amy Adams's performance in the film Enchanted may make even the most skeptical viewer a believer.

Celebrate the Wonderful World of Words and Pictures

January 29, 2021

Ed Brown

NPL Staff Share Favorite Children’s Books for Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week

Podcast

Not Your Blues

January 28, 2021

This episode explores the ways of the culture vulture, the idea imposter, the heritage hijacker. Tasneem and Andrea explore cultural appropriation. Who gets to rock African mud cloth? And who doesn't? Who gets to sing the blues? And who shouldn't?

Girl Power

January 28, 2021

Amanda Dembiec

Who runs the world?

Podcast

Farmer Weatherbeard

January 27, 2021

Unable to find an appropriate master for his son to apprentice with, a man is thrilled to find someone willing to take him on – until the stranger flies off with the lad. Now the father must begin a quest to locate and try to rescue his son.