I am a sucker for compelling historical fiction and some top-notch young adult authors have recently published fantastic new novels set in the past. Ruta Sepetys writes amazing stories that shed light on real-life (and often very sad) historical events. Her latest book, The Fountains Of Silence, takes place in Madrid in 1957 during Franco's…
Fight Climate Change with Food: 5 Articles
According to a recent report, Climate Change and the Land from the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, we can help fight climate change by eating less meat. The issue is becoming increasingly urgent as we learn that climate change is causing a mass extinction of species worldwide. Elizabeth Kolbert explores this topic in…
Stranger Than Fiction: The Tale Of Doctor Zhivago
If you liked The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott, and it seems many of you did, I have a suggested reading list for you. If you haven't read Prescott's book yet, you're in for a treat: the publication of Doctor Zhivago. Boris Pasternak, the author, can't get his book published in the USSR, so…
Magical Teen Reads for Fans of Carry On and Wayward Son
Wayward Son, the long-awaited sequel to Rainbow Rowell's Carry on, is out now! If you love the story of Simon, Baz and Penelope, why not try one of these magical teen reads? Chosen Ones, friends, romance, danger and humor abound in these tales. In These Witches Don't Burn, set in Salem, Mass., Elemental Witch Hannah…
Chicagohenge-Inspired Book Recommendations
Twice a year, on the fall and spring equinoxes, the planet's orbit lines up with the sun in such a way that you can get striking views of the sunrise and sunset straight down the distinctive canyons of Chicago's downtown skyscrapers. Known locally as Chicagohenge, it's a great occasion for photographers and a special treat…
Rough & Tumble Coming of Age Films
Felicia recommends five coming-of-age films that portray the "rough and tumble" lives of their protagonists.
Kids, Try Reading Without Walls to Learn About the World Around You
Has a book ever helped you discover something new about the world? Books can open up the world around you and show you a different way of thinking. For example, when I read the book Poop Detectives, I learned that scientists train rescue dogs to hunt for whale poop in the ocean. I love to…
Heroes of the People in Space
Even if you can't remember the space race or the Space Shuttle, books and programs like From the Earth to the Moon capture the excitement of the American triumph. Much less is written (at least in English) about the Soviet space program and the cosmonauts. They were just as brave and just as smart, but…
Banned Books on Stage: Celebrate Banned Books Week and the Year of Chicago Theatre
During the last week of September, libraries, schools, bookstores and readers across the nation celebrate Banned Books Week by standing up and speaking out for the freedom to read. In Chicago, our theaters are known for standing up and speaking out. In fact, the tagline for 2019's Year of Chicago Theatre claims the stage is…
If You Liked The Water Dancer, Try These Audiobooks
Excited for the audiobook edition of Ta-Nehisi Coates' new novel, The Water Dancer? Check out these listen-alikes.
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