Mission High: One School, How Experts Tried to Fail It, and the Students and Teachers Who Made It Triumph
How does one “struggling” high school in San Francisco work to overcome the odds and send over 80% of its graduates to college?
American Boys
Being a teen in this country can be scary, especially for teens worried about being targeted by the police for their skin color.
The American Dream
That old saying “you can choose your friends but not your family” perfectly describes the experiences of J.D. Vance and the struggles of his family in the Rust Belt region in Hillbilly Elegy.
Cabinets of Curiosity: The Many Faces of the Natural History Museum
History of the early beginnings of America’s natural history museums.
Local Authors
Our region is blessed with an abundance of local authors. Their books range from Children’s Fiction to YA Science Fiction to Adult Nonfiction. Nine local authors will gather on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at CLP Beechview. The Book & Author Fair will run from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Come and meet these remarkable folks and learn about their paths to publication. Three of the authors are highlighted here.
HERstory: Books Written By and For WOMEN
Read all about the amazing women making HER-story!
Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less
Through a light-hearted but meaningful memoir, Tiffany Dufu’s Drop the Ball offers an array of good tips for women seeking work-life balance without guilt or resentment.
Waiting for Spring!
These books celebrate the time for planting gardens, listening for birds, and watching as nature wakes up from a long cold winter.
The Legacy of Ezra Jack Keats and a Boy Named Peter
Celebrate Ezra Jack Keats by checking out Andrea Davis Pinkney’s new book, A Poem for Peter. Then follow Peter on his adventures by reading these classic picture books.
March: Books 1-3
This National Book Award-winning graphic series is the memoir of Congressman John Lewis who has dedicated his life to pursing equality and justice for all.