Here to Help: Books about Adoption
These picture books about adoption for young children feature characters learning that love can make a family even when everyone is different.
In Pieces: a Memoir Read-Alikes
Are you waiting for the popular autobiography by actress Sally Field?
Here to Help: Tree of Life * Or L’Simcha, Dor Hadash and New Light Tragedy
As we remember the tragic events of October 27, 2018, we continue to believe that sharing books with a focus on kindness and tolerance is one small way to help … Continued
Eerie Reads for Autumn Nights
October is my favorite month, and there’s nothing like spending a chilly night with a suspenseful book. While none of these books are necessarily “horror” proper, each will haunt you … Continued
Operatives of the Glorious Cause
Much to my delight I found that I was the direct descendant of multiple American Revolutionary War veterans
Battle of the Books 2019: 7th & 8th Grade Booklist
7th & 8th Grade Battle February 26th, 2019 CLP – East Liberty | CLP – Main | CLP – Squirrel Hill Learn more and register at www.carnegielibrary.org/battleofthebooks If you’re interested … Continued
Battle of the Books 2019: 9th-12th Grade Booklist
9th-12th Grade Battle March 5th, 2019 CLP – East Liberty | CLP – Main | CLP – Squirrel Hill Learn more and register at www.carnegielibrary.org/battleofthebooks If you’re interested in audio … Continued
Awesome Books for Middle Schoolers 2018
The 2018 Awesome Books for Middle Schoolers booklist includes many books great for middle schoolers.
Bad Blood
I had briefly heard about the controversy surrounding Theranos but prior to reading Bad Blood was not sure what actually happened with the company.
Just a Shot Away
Author Saul Austerlitz deftly fills in all of those unclear and indefinite impressions of mine with a finely detailed series of ever more frustrating events.