Witchy Women and Haunted Places
The books on this list range in tone from Latinx folklore-derived magical realism to claustrophobic psychological terror but they all feature the uncanny, the surreal, or the supernatural in the … Continued
Battle of the Books 2020: 6th Grade Booklist
6th Grade Battle Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 Learn more and register at www.carnegielibrary.org/battleofthebooks If you’re interested in audio or digital copies of the books check out Hoopla and Overdrive (library … Continued
Battle of the Books 2020: 7th & 8th Grade Booklist
7th & 8th Grade Battle Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 Learn more and register at www.carnegielibrary.org/battleofthebooks If you’re interested in audio or digital copies of the books check out Hoopla and … Continued
Sunny
An atypical manga sure to grab the attention of anyone who loves graphic storytelling.
Living and Thriving as an Outsider: Queer Memoirs and Essays
2018 brought a wonderful variety of essay collections and memoirs from LGBTQ+ authors – here are four of the best I’ve read.
My Friends Are My Power
“There are many worlds, but they share the same sky; one sky, one destiny.”
Photographic: the Life of Graciela Iturbide
Isabel Quintero’s writing and Zeke Peña’s art lyrically move the reader through the life of Graciela Iturbide, celebrated Mexican photographer. Though less well-known than, say, Frida Kahlo, this book shows … Continued
Upgrade Soul: a Graphic Novel
Daniels author calls his work “a tale of transhuman evolution”, unspooling the story of an elderly couple, Hank and Molly, who decide to submit to a genetic upgrade from a … Continued
Manga Romance Chosen by one of Pittsburgh’s Top Teen Readers
Ever wonder about romance in books that seem so realistic that you can compare them to your life? Or maybe even picture yourself having the same relationship? Here is a selection of books recommended by Barbara Pimentel, one of Pittsburgh’s top teen readers!
I’m in the Band: Fiction and Memoir about Music-making
If you’ve been in a band you’ll relate in some way to these stories, and if you haven’t, then now you’ll know.