All Boys Aren’t Blue
This memoir manifesto by cultural critic Johnson navigates Blackness, masculinity and queerness while asking readers to explore the social forces that shape their lives.
Andrew Carnegie Book List
Andrew Carnegie was a competitive, often ruthless businessman. He was also a philanthropist who gave away more than $350 million during his lifetime. During our anniversary year, CLP is celebrating the institution that has grown and evolved out … Continued
Cut Paper Art and Identity Exploration With Kara Walker
Part identity exploration, part artistic expertise, the work of Kara Walker inspires us to delve deeper into how the world sees us and how that influences the ways we view ourselves.
African American History, Biography & Culture: Books for Preschoolers
Caregivers and educators can use these titles to add positive messages about race into a world where negative messages can persist.
Get Your Hands on Books for Braille Literacy Month
World Braille Day, honors braille’s inventor, Louis Braille and the whole month of January brings awareness to this tactile writing code. To learn a little more about reading braille, check out these hands-on and/or braille board books or biographies of Louis Braille.
Music Biographies and CDs
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has a wonderful selection of biographies about musical artists both online and in print. The Library also has a large collection of CDs that can be requested and access to many different artists on Hoopla. Check out these recommendations to get started.
Books for Third and Fourth Graders
Explore these good books for third and fourth graders.
Books for Second and Third Graders
Check out these good books for second and third graders.
The Supreme Court and Its Justices
If you’ve found yourself wondering just how the Supreme Court works or want to know more about the Justices who serve in the highest court in the United States, check out the titles below.
Picture Books About Kids of Color With Disabilities
It’s important for kids of color with disabilities to see themselves in books. These books introduce kids of color with disabilities to characters who look like them—people with disabilities being kids and accomplishing cool things.