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We Cast A Shadow

Maurice Carlos Ruffin’s novel asks its reader to consider whether the dystopia he describes is our reality now. Although set in an alternate America where people of color get surgery … Continued

Becoming Read-Alikes

Are you waiting for the intimate and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States?

Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now

This emotional roller coaster features our teen heroine, Tiffany Sly, whose life is upended when she is forced to move in with strangers–the family of the father she has never met.

Finding Langston: A Novel by Lesa Cline Ransome

Discovering a book of Langston Hughes’ poetry in the library helps Langston cope with the loss of his mother, relocating from Alabama to Chicago as part of the Great Migration, and being bullied.

Ghost Boys

Jerome’s spirit is restless and he cannot move on spiritually.  He has so much to say and do but was robbed of the opportunity just like countless other boys.  The past is prologue is a saying I never fully understood until now.  He cannot comfort his little sister, grandmother or his mom or dad.  He cannot help Carlos get over his guilt.   Jerome is only visible to his killer’s twelve year old daughter, Sarah. 

Jabari Jumps

We’ve been reading Jabari Jumps with preschool – kindergarten kids for the past few months and everyone has been fascinated with this story of a boy who is certain and then … Continued