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8 Quintessentially American Authors
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 03, 2020
Today's America is hard to define. A land of promise. A melting pot. A country of immigrants. A study in contrasts. We are young. We are optimistic. We are angry. We are evolving. Here are eight contemporary authors who represent and celebrate the glorious diversity of the American experience.
12 Summer Book Releases We're Excited About (And What You Can Read Now)
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 26, 2020
The long lazy days of summer are upon us and we've put together a wish list of some of the exciting new books coming out in the next few months! Here are twelve of our most highly anticipated titles for summer, plus related reads you can get right away.
Portrait of a Culinary Rock Star
Remembering Anthony Bourdain
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 25, 2020
Today, Anthony Bourdain would have turned 64. Two years ago, the celebrity chef and author shocked many when he took his own life while on location in France shooting his TV show Parts Unknown. Here we remember the famously insurgent character who did everything on his own terms.
Parenting During a Global Pandemic
Books on Building Connection with Your Child
By Brittany Borgeson • June 24, 2020
Wings to a Cause
The Power of Celebrity Do-Gooders
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 17, 2020
Celebrity activism isn’t uncommon. In fact, it sometimes seems like many stars jump on the philanthropic bandwagon simply to boost their image. But historically, standing up and speaking out could be risky for entertainers. Here are eleven celebrities who took bold stands for change.
They Spoke Up
Women and Girls Who Fought for Civil Rights
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 12, 2020
As we celebrate the swell of activism and action in support of justice and equality, we're taking the opportunity to amplify the voices and stories of some of the key women and girls behind the civil rights movement. They had to fight to be heard and we applaud them!
Raising Antiracist Kids: 12 Books for Children and Teens that Address Racial Inequities
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 07, 2020
As the U.S. grapples with nationwide unrest following the death of yet another black man in police custody, lots of the kids in our lives are asking tough questions. Here are twelve books that can help young readers understand the reasons behind the anger and the need for activism.
Cli-Fi Doesn't Have to be Sci-Fi!
6 Novels that Take on Climate Change in Today’s World
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 05, 2020
With Covid-19 dominating the news cycle, World Environment Day may not get much notice. But we mustn’t lose sight of the ecological issues our world faces. And, if dystopian sci-fi isn’t really your thing, here are a handful of stellar authors taking on this theme in compelling present day tales.
Happy Birthday, Dear Books! Notable Books Turning 50 This Year
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 03, 2020
Mysteries, sci-fi, history, kidlit, YA, and more! Happy 50th birthday to these great titles! Whether perfect representations of their era or timeless works of art, these twelve books still resonate.
Give Us the Glam! 10 Books About Old Hollywood
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 29, 2020
From scandal to splendor, the Golden Age of Hollywood remains a popular cultural reference for many. The larger-than-life stars populating the scene remain figures of fascination and whimsy. Here we offer ten books that feature real and imagined stories about the stars.
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