Fantasy novels based on East Asian mythology.
Slaughterhouse-Five at 50: Readalikes for Vonnegut Fans
By Stephen
Often when you're young, it's the books you discover on your own rather than the ones you're assigned in school that turn you into a lifelong reader. For me, one of those books was Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five. It made a deep impression on me. To this day, I'll be walking along somewhere and suddenly I'll…
Remembering J.R.R. Tolkien
By Felicia
The new biopic "Tolkien" will premiere on May 10. Are you a fan of the legendary writer? If you are, celebrate the occasion with these materials.
Broken to Mended: Conserving a Park District Treasure
By Johanna
In honor of Preservation Week, Johanna shares details of a recent conservation project in Special Collections to preserve an early Jackson Park drawing.
Novels in Verse for Kids
By Caroline
Find poetry in everyday life through these engaging novels in verse for kids.
5 Articles: The Decline of Insect Life
By Felicia
Insects are pollinators, which means they help the spread of seeds to ensure the survival of plant life. That role makes the sudden decline of insects in our ecosystem significant. In honor of Earth Day, check out these recent articles to find out what's been hypothesized and confirmed about this decline. You can read these…
French History: Masterpiece PBS’ Les Miserables Series
By Felicia
On April 14, Masterpiece PBS will premiere a new series based off of Victor Hugo's Les Miserables. Get ready for the epic tale with these materials.
Passover Is All About Food
By Alexa
Passover is all about the food. Yes, it's true, even though observing Passover for many Jews means not eating leavened bread for eight days. I prefer to think about all the delicious holiday foods I get to eat every year! Part of the seder, the ritual meal, is saying, "Let all who are hungry come…
April Fools! Funny Books for Teens
By Marsh
Pranks, lighthearted jokes and a little ha ha: Yep, April Fools' Day is around the corner. Even if you're not a prankster, who isn't down for a few laughs on April 1? Here are some funny books for teens to get you LOL'ing. Munmun by Jesse Andrews tells the story of an alternate reality world where…
Top Picks: Sarah Vaughan
By Ramona
Sometimes referred to as "Sassy" or "The Divine One," Sarah Vaughan had a majestic and lustrous voice that Chicago radio host Dave Garroway described as "honey being poured into a pan." Sarah Lois Vaughan, whose 95th birth anniversary is March 27, won four Grammys, has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was…
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