Back to School: On America's Education System
A short list of books that examine schools and schooling in America, detail the successes and failures of the education system, and offer solutions for the future.
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Be Gay, Solve Crime
Pride Month might be over, but you can read LGTBQ novels all year long! These five historical novels all feature queer detectives and spies.
Beach Reads: Nonfiction about the Ocean
Check out one of these fascinating books on the briny deep and the secrets it holds.
Beyond "I Have a Dream": Author Jonathan Eig in Conversation with Civil Rights Icon Eleanor Holmes Norton
A candid conversation between renowned author Jonathan Eig and Civil Rights Movement icon Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton aims to re-examine the complexity of Dr. King's life and work outlined in Eig's new book "King: A Life."
Books that Reclaim Trans Narratives in History
I've always been drawn to history – especially social history and the stories of marginalized people too often left out of the textbooks. So when I learned that California had declared August Transgender History month, I saw it as the perfect opportunity to explore recent works on trans and queer history. The following books shed light on hidden struggles, celebrate bold acts of resistance, and honor the people who refuse to be erased.
Biographies of B-Movie Icons
While some great film memories are created at the movie theatre, for many, great movie moments happen at home discovering cult gems, eerie classics, offering new perspectives and eventually a community of other fans. If you have an interest in cult cinema, B-Horror, and the personalities who brought them to our screens, check out these biographies below!
Board Books for Tiny Ones
Board book selections by Caldecott winner Jon Klassen and Caldecott Honor winner Leo Lionni for toddlers.
Book Club Books
Check out these great picks about book clubs for solo readers and for book clubs.