Going Back in Time
Recently, Tor, a top publisher of science fiction and fantasy books and a division of Macmillan, made a surprise announcement regarding a change in their eBook licensing model for libraries. … Continued
Join Us for Talking Book Club
As a Reader Adviser for the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped I get to participate in a number of great programs. One of my favorites, and one that … Continued
Good Books Ruin Lives
Baskets of laundry lay wrinkling, longing to be folded or hung. Plants are thirsty. The carpet needs a thorough vacuuming. Family members shushed and neglected. I’m moving next week, and … Continued
The Death Blog
Death is a subject that I think we should all think about more. The most certain thing in life is that it will eventually end. Why then do so many … Continued
20 Books That Inspire Black Girls to Strive Toward Greatness
When I saw this picture, I thought it is a dramatic illustration of the importance of little Black girls seeing themselves in children’s books! This picture of Michelle Obama is … Continued
New Recorded Bilingual Books for Children
The Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH) has recorded dozens of audiobooks in its on-site recording studio, and has made a special effort to include books for children … Continued
BEST OF BARD: JUNE 2018
Here is our new Best of BARD list, starting with number 1! If you find some of these titles interesting, and would like to listen to them, feel free to … Continued
Legion
Are you looking for a radically different take on the seemingly endless superhero movies and shows that come out every year? Try Legion.
On Grief and Goshawks
Through a series of fantastic events, I found myself needing to read and put together a program for one of our monthly book clubs. The book, H is for Hawk … Continued
We’re Having a BLAST with Northside Third Graders!
Did your child come home this year excited about a visit from a local Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh staff member? If you’re a Pittsburgh Public School parent, then chances are, the visit was from a member of our BLAST (Bringing Schools and Libraries Together) team. Read on to learn more about the BLAST Northside Project.