National Pet Month
Our pets bring us joy, support and companionship. Fluffy, feathery, scaly, or slimy. Pets enrich human lives. Over countless years, in countless ways, our animal friends have shaped human development. The following titles explore the unique interconnection we have with our pets.
Celebrate Earth Day Everyday
It’s never too early to start taking steps for a sustainable future. The titles on this list can serve as inspiration, spark conversation and spur action that children of all ages can partake in. If we all work together, we can see a brighter future that is sustainable for generations to come!
Read Proud: Graphic Novels and Manga for Teens
Check out these titles for some LGBTQ graphic novel and manga picks for teens.
Here to Help: Gun Violence Resources for Teens
The following is a list of books, including fiction and nonfiction, that are appropriate for young adults and teenagers that deal with being intimately affected by gun violence. From novels … Continued
Hotel Histories
Chateau Marmont, the Plaza, the Ritz, the Savoy: these names denote luxury and excess. These iconic hotels provide a unique way to look at the histories of the cities they inhabit. Take a closer look with these books.
Here to Help: Books about Immigrant and Refugee Experiences
These books for young children explore a variety of immigrant and refugee experiences from different parts of the world.
Recommended by PittEd Justice Collective
The PittEd Justice Collective and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh aim to make information and resources available to those seeking to self-educate and engage in productive dialogue around systemic oppression and antiracism.
Hear Me Out: Cryptocurrency
Check out these reads to help you explore the fundamentals of cryptocurrency and the questions that it raises for us as consumers in regards to the future of banking, industry, and the digital divide.
Celebrate Women’s History Month
This list showcases a few of the singers, artists, dancers, writers (and one zookeeper) who helped shape our culture. Check out their stories in these beautifully illustrated books.
Big Ideas
Here’s a list of some accessible, conversational and engaging books on philosophy, no advanced degrees required. Let’s dig in while we have the time. Or, maybe we don’t. Let’s think about what that means…