African American History, Biography & Culture: Books for Elementary School
Through stories that illustrate African American history, biography and culture, children in grades K-5 can learn about people and events in an exciting way.
President & Director Andrew Medlar’s Summer Picks
Summer Reading holds a special place in my heart, because from the year I was born I was always the first kid signed up for it at my neighborhood library. As an adult, that same holds true. Here are five books I loved the most this summer.
African American Identity & Everyday Life: Books for High School
The following stories present African American teens as leading characters.
African American History, Biography & Culture: Books for Middle & High School
Through stories that illustrate African American history, biography and culture, teens in grades 6-12 can learn about people and events in an exciting way.
Here to Help: Gun Violence Resources for Teens
The following is a list of books, including fiction and nonfiction, that are appropriate for young adults and teenagers that deal with being intimately affected by gun violence. From novels … Continued
African American Identity & Everyday Life: Books for Elementary School
Children in grades K-5 can gain confidence and joy in seeing themselves and those around them represented in these books.
Black Joy
Check out these books that highlight the joy, comfort, love, creativity and other positive experiences that are integral parts of the full humanity of Black lives.
“Life I Swear” and Other Books About Black Women Self-Empowerment
The following is a list of books with an empowering and self-affirming perspective written by and for Black women, and focused on the daily trials and joyful moments of life.
New Year, New You, New Hairdo?!
Check out these books to see how friends and their families use their hair and styles to tell a story about themselves.
Independence Day Nonfiction for Adults
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has a wide selection of print and digital titles to commemorate the Declaration of Independence of the United States on July 4, 1776. Make sure to include some reading time in your 4th of July celebration plans.