What better time to stock up on some fashionable reading than with the start of the Chicago History Museum's new exhibition, ChicagoStyled, which is all about the history of fashion in Chicago? Even if you aren't a fashionista, these great books will keep you entertained over the holidays. Who wouldn't love working in a vintage clothing…
Great DIY & Craft Books for Teens
Winter break is looming for many Chicago teens. The library has so many books to help you get creative, ranging from how to upgrade a t-shirt to how to makeover your space with DIY décor. Fight winter break boredom and get creative in the process! If you know you want to make something, but unsure…
The Tale of the Nutcracker Isn’t Hard to Crack
I have probably seen some version of The Nutcracker ballet every year since I was a child. There was the annual holiday field trip to the Auditorium Theater to see the Joffrey Ballet production in elementary school. Sometimes my family would cozy up in the living room to watch whatever ballet version was playing on PBS…
Everyday Teen Heroes
What makes a hero? The characters from this year's One Book, One Chicago selection, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, create their own superheroes as a direct response to their lives. When I think of heroes, superheroes like the X-Men and Batman first come to mind, but what about everyday heroes? The main character in Colin Fischer has…
Christmas by Hand
For some people, the best part of the Christmas season is the decorating that goes along with it. If that is true for you, then you will not be disappointed in Treasures for the Christmas Tree. Something about this book speaks to the true meaning of Christmas. It has simple but beautiful ideas for creating…
Moran More
Caitlin Moran made a splash two years ago with her book of essays, How to Be A Woman. While better known in England than here in the States, her body of work so far will hopefully rectify that. How to Be a Woman goes roughly in chronological order, from Moran's burgeoning adolescence in Wolverhampton to contemplating her mortality…
Famous Parents and Their Children
It's hard having a famous parent. Even as you're living in the shadow of someone much more accomplished than yourself, you still have to contend with all the same public pressures of your illustrious ancestor. It doesn't help that people love talking about the strains of your relationship. As a great example, Galileo's Daughter, despite the title, is less…
Native American Trickster Tales
Trickster tales are close to my heart. Whether they are foxes, rabbits, coyotes, crows or men, tricksters are both rascals and generous friends. Their tales teach us the value of patience, tolerance and respect while tickling our funny bones. Take a look at what some favorite Native American tricksters do to get a full belly…
Turkeys Say “Please Don’t Gobble, Gobble Us!”
If you ask a group of preschoolers what Thanksgiving is all about, they will happily shout, "Turkey!" Most of us love a tender, juicy bird as the centerpiece of our holiday table. This year, try to see things from the turkey's view of the table. For the turkeys in these playful picture books, Thanksgiving means just one…
Get in the Game: National Game and Puzzle Week
Spend time playing games instead of watching games during National Game and Puzzle week, November 23 -29! Part of the Million Minute Family Challenge™, this week is meant to increase appreciation of board games and puzzles while preserving quality family time. What better way to spice up this turkey day than to spend time with your…
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