MLK 360: A Children’s Booklist About Dr. King’s Legacy
As a child, I remember studying Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. only from one perspective—the man who had a dream. Without a deep understanding of Dr. King, I lacked the ability to apply some of his profound principles to my life. Years later as an adult, I read his autobiography and was amazed at the depth of his personhood. Out of this amazement, I created a booklist that allows children to understand Dr. King’s life as family member, activist, dreamer, and philosopher.
BEST OF BARD: DECEMBAR 2018
Past tense: a Jack Reacher novel By Lee Child DB 92767 / CL 19012 In the New England woods, wandering Jack Reacher sees a sign to a place he has … Continued
Reading Goals
It’s that time again…time to determine my reading goals for the New Year. For the first time in a long time, I am participating in multiple book clubs and while … Continued
The World Of Harry Potter and Love
Holidays are special when spent with people close to us, but not everyone has the comfort of having that special someone(s). One such person was Harry Potter who was devoid … Continued
Garden Noam: Tranquil Space, Turbulent Topic
International politics, U.S. imperialism, journalistic corruption, and infringement of democratic rights: what better place to digest these heady and complex concepts than in the garden, while surrounding yourself with peace … Continued
Carnegie’s Maid by Marie Benedict
I read Carnegie’s Maid (DB 89953) an historical romance by Heather Terrell (writing as Marie Benedict) out of interest in that period in Pittsburgh’s history when Andrew Carnegie was ascending … Continued
High-Contrast Picture Books for Children with Low Vision
Children with low vision are a diverse group of readers. Some benefit from large print; others from high contrast. When it comes to picture books, where the meanings of stories … Continued
Three Parts Dead
Three Parts Dead is a murder mystery, a brilliant court case, and an unrivaled entry into a new world, that of The Craft Sequence. In this world the currency is … Continued
In Response to the Tree of Life * Or L’Simcha, Dor Hadash and New Light Tragedy: Community Resource Guide
As we remember the tragic events of October 27, 2018, we are sharing updated versions of the resources and recommendations we offered at the time. All Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh … Continued
The Pittsburgh Courier
The Pittsburgh Courier used to be a national newspaper with 14 different city editions including New York, Chicago, Detriot, St. Louis and Los Angeles, to name a few. I urge you to check out the documentary Newspaper of Record the Pittsburgh Courier, available on DVD in our collection. It conveys the weight and influence of the paper, as well as its glamour.