U.S. Economy
The U.S. economy is complex and has a long history. It’s been through good times and bad, and we are all affected by its ups and downs. Want to learn more about it? Check out these books.
The Road to Voting Rights
2020 marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment and women’s hard-won right to vote. But racism and disenfranchisement meant that, still, not everyone could do the same. As election day approaches, check out these books to see how 1920 was a victory–but only a beginning.
Queer Political Struggle
Here is a selection of non-memoir and non-biographical books (and one indispensable classic) on different aspects of queer political struggle and how the politicization of queerness has shaped LGBTQ+ lives and communities.
From the Ballot to the Bully Pulpit: Books on Presidents and Elections
It’s easy to get swept up in the current election cycle and its attendant outrages and clashes, and this year is no different. There’s so much more to read about the U.S. Presidents than staid official biographies. This booklist will provide you with multiple entries into the subject of elections, especially presidential ones, and the subject of voting in the United States.
Now Hear This
The world around us is full of sounds. Some are pleasant, some are noisy, and some are just plain fun to make or hear. Check out the titles below to explore all different kinds of sounds.
The Fate of a Statue and Books About American History
It’s important to accurately educate ourselves on American history, which includes the Italian American immigration experience and the history of Indigenous peoples. Here are some books to get you started.
Books for Preschoolers
Check out these good books for preschoolers.
ESL Materials and Resources
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh offers some wonderful resources and materials to support you in learning English as a second language.
Picture Books About Kids of Color With Disabilities
It’s important for kids of color with disabilities to see themselves in books. These books introduce kids of color with disabilities to characters who look like them—people with disabilities being kids and accomplishing cool things.
Want To Go Plant-Based? The Library Has Materials for You!
Have you been considering going plant-based to improve your health/immunity, save some animals and help the planet? Then check out these delicious reads.