This volume is designed to offer a multifaceted exploration of the general theme of “Literature in Times of Crisis,” with the term “crisis” variously—and very broadly—defined. Like all the other volumes in the Critical Insights series, this one is divided into several sections.

Browse through EBSCO’s own selection of eBook content. Choose to either read the titles in your browser or download the book as a PDF. You may also add a title to your own folder so you can go back and read it later.

Hoopla is a free service offered by the library that allows you to borrow digital items anytime, anywhere. There is no waiting for any of the items on Hoopla. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music albums, comics, and digital magazines instantly! Enjoy Hoopla on your desktop or on the Hoopla app for smart phones and TVs. Ipswich library card holders can borrow 5 items each month.

Libby by OverDrive is a free service offered by the library that allows you to borrow or put on hold digital content anytime, anywhere. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines and enjoy them on your desktop or on either the Libby app, both available for free from your device’s app store.

Follow this link to be led directly to digital content geared specifically to younger readers, from beginning to middle school readers.

NoveList K-8 Plus is a database of book recommendations for all library workers who do readers’ advisory. Our expertise and passion for books and reading means you’ll always be able to provide the best help to the youngest readers in your community.

NoveList Plus allows your library to stand out by helping readers find books that perfectly match their reading preferences and moods. The NoveList Plus database is powered by experts. We identify unique story elements that make results relevant and exciting and provide additional information to enrich the results.