Criminal Court Reads
When taken to court, criminal matters involve very high stakes for anyone involved. Therefore, developing knowledge of the criminal process beyond TV dramas and movies is vital for an individual’s ability to advocate for themselves and for others in their community.
Elections and Voting
Take a look at these books to learn more about elections and voting.
The Power of Positive Human Interaction
Increasingly it seems we are living in a society that just keeps fracturing. Passionate and emotional disagreements over just about every aspect of life can be overwhelming. How can we start healing and bridging these divides? The following titles suggest the power of positive human interaction as a healing force we can all engage in.
Banned Books Week
Each year the Office of Intellectual Freedom, part of the American Library Association, provides information and publicizes events for Banned Books Week. An annual celebration of the freedom to read, each year’s observance features a list of the top ten most challenged books of the previous year.
Banned: How Censorship Impacts the First Amendment
Check out these titles to learn more about the history of banned books, censorship and the fight for free speech.
Independence Day Nonfiction for Adults
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has a wide selection of print and digital titles to commemorate the Declaration of Independence of the United States on July 4, 1776. Make sure to include some reading time in your 4th of July celebration plans.
Independence Day Reads for Kids and Teens
What’s blue and white and read all over? Books, of course! Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has a wide selection of print and digital titles to commemorate the Declaration of Independence of the United States on July 4, 1776.
Depolarizing From Within
The following titles are a mixture of liberal and conservative views, with the aim of providing a balance of contextual information to address the challenges of political polarization.
Hear Me Out: What’s the Impact of Mass Incarceration on My Community?
The following titles will help to answer questions about mass incarceration and its impact on communities. If you’d like to have a conversation about the topic, check out the next ‘Hear Me Out’ Dialogue Series on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 from 5:30 PM–7:00 PM.
The Power of Story and Representation
It is essential for people of all backgrounds and experiences to learn the power of embracing their story and the importance of storytelling – no matter their niche.