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Informational

The Bard and the Book: How the First Folio Saved the Plays of William Shakespeare from Oblivion

Posted on May 6, 2024

“Act I: William Shakespeare Becomes Brilliant, Then Dies.” A captivating account details how the works of Williams Shakespeare were saved from obscurity thanks to the First Folio, printed seven years after his death.

Posted in Book of the WeekTagged 2024 Books, Informational

The Enigma Girls: How Ten Teenagers Broke Ciphers, Kept Secrets, and Helped Win World War II

Posted on April 8, 2024

Imagine accepting a job knowing nothing about the work, only to arrive by train at a nondescript location where the first order of business is to sign the Official Secrets Act.

Posted in Book of the WeekTagged 2024 Books, Informational

Jimmy’s Rhythm and Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James Baldwin

Posted on March 11, 2024

“Home is brick brown, / Harlem, uptown, / trains rumbling by.” An exquisitely composed picture book biography of James Baldwin illuminates his interest in the arts and development as a writer from a young age.

Posted in Book of the WeekTagged 2024 Books, Informational, Picture Book

Darwin’s Super-Pooping Worm Spectacular

Posted on February 12, 2024

Charles Darwin’s belief that worms were amazing contributors to the natural world was not shared by the public, who considered them nothing more than garden pests. Determined to prove his opinion scientifically, Darwin tested worms’ vision, learning they didn’t have eyes but used sensors in their skin to detect light.

Posted in Book of the WeekTagged 2023 Books, Informational, Picture Book

More Than a Dream: The Radical March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

Posted on January 15, 2024

This fresh, insightful account of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom documents the event from initial idea through behind-the-scenes planning to the tensions and triumphs of the day.

Posted in Book of the WeekTagged 2023 Books, Informational

Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods

Posted on November 6, 2023

This mouth-watering buffet enriched with history, culture, folklore, and personal anecdotes is divided into sections based primarily on courses of a Chinese meal (Tea, Appetizers, Soup, Side Orders, Chef’s Specials, Dessert).

Posted in Book of the WeekTagged 2023 Books, Informational

Gertie: The Darling Duck of WWII

Posted on October 16, 2023

In April, 1945, a duck laid eggs on a high piling in the Milwaukee River, near a drawbridge in the heart of the city’s downtown.

Posted in Book of the WeekTagged 2023 Books, Informational, Picture Book

Rock, Rosetta, Rock! Roll, Rosetta, Roll! Presenting Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Godmother of Rock & Roll

Posted on April 17, 2023

“Bold, audacious, in a word, bodacious … ” A joyful picture book biography introduces Sister Rosetta Tharpe and celebrates her singular musical talent, which was apparent from the time she was a child.

Posted in Book of the WeekTagged 2023 Books, Biography/Autobiography/Memoir, Informational, Picture Book

Killer Underwear Invasion! How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories

Posted on February 13, 2023

A highly entertaining and informative book offers a comprehensive explanation of disinformation: what it is, why it’s made, how to spot it, and what makes it so dangerous.

Posted in Book of the WeekTagged 2022 Books, Graphic Novel, Informational

Augusta Savage: The Shape of a Sculptor’s Life

Posted on January 16, 2023

A biography written in free verse and concrete poems details the life and work of Harlem Renaissance sculptor Augusta Savage, best known for creating The Harp for the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Posted in Book of the WeekTagged 2022 Books, Informational, Poetry
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