Introducing Pittsburgh Ready! Ready for what?? Ready to read and succeed!
Preparing children to read and succeed is a big job! Pittsburgh Ready brings together a strong team designed to help young children grow into successful readers.
A Lesson Before Dying
Recently, while sorting papers, I came across a list, made over ten years ago, of books I was interested in reading. On it was A Lesson Before Dying (DB36694), Ernest … Continued
Surprisingly STEM
Let’s stretch STEM learning beyond the “T” for technology by exploring awesome books about science, engineering, and math for young children.
Creed. doc.
The Body of Christopher Creed (DB 52758) by Carol Plum-Ucci is a fiction novel that follows the story of a high school student named Torey as he navigates through his feelings … Continued
Ten Skills for Digital Literacy
Did you ever find yourself trying to apply for a job, yet all you had was a paper resume from 10 years ago and no way to get it online … Continued
30 Books That Inspire Black Boys to Create and Build Their Dreams
This booklist thematically identifies books that will have Black boys saying, “I am confident, I am loved, I am a smart student, I am an innovator and creator, and I am a hero.”
Calypso by David Sedaris
Fans of David Sedaris will not have to be convinced to check out Calypso, his latest collection of stories. My job is to convince the uninitiated reader to join the David … Continued
Grant
Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Chernow returns with a sweeping and dramatic portrait of one of our most compelling generals and presidents, Ulysses S. Grant.
STEM: All Hands on Tech – Remake Learning Days 2018 @ Your Library
This year the Library will continue showcasing interactive technology at various locations across the city during Remake Learning Days. Remake Learning Days takes place May 17th-25th, and is a time for collaboration and exploration. We hope to see you at an upcoming event!
My Ever-Growing To-Read List
This month I experienced a lot of writer’s block, so I’ve decided to write my post about the books that I plan to read in the future. I have a … Continued