Welcome to Mississippi Reads, the home of the Mississippi Center for the Book! Located at the Mississippi Library Commission, the Mississippi Center for the Book celebrates books, literacy, reading, and libraries across the state.

 

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Great Books for Mississippi Kids!

Need some ideas for Mississippi kids books? Check out our list. We’ve got books for all (kid) ages! Picture books: The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch by Chris Barton...

Mississippi Mad Libs!

Have you read these Mississippi “classics”? Fill in the type of word below to see your favorites transformed! 1. As I Lay __________ by William Faulkner (-ing verb) 2. The...

A Secret Weapon for Literary Greatness

We’ve got a little secret that can make writing your novel a breeze. Follow the directions below and thank us in the acknowledgements page of your novel. How to Write...