Now more than ever before, it’s important to get the conversations going about Black History and the future of racism in America. Sanderia Faye’s Mourner’s Bench is an ideal choice to help navigate these conversations.
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Sanderia Faye’s Mourner’s Bench More Relevant Than Ever
Also posted in All Campus Reads Programs, Books In Common, Community Reads Programs, diversity, feminism, International & World Politics, Mourner's Bench, Sanderia Faye
Tagged 1960s, Black History Month, civil rights, Racism
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TV’s Eva Toole Based on Historical Olive Oatman
If you’re a fan of the strong-willed tattooed character, Eva Toole, from TV’s western drama, Hell on Wheels, you may be interested to know that she’s based on a real person from America’s southwest.
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Also posted in Margot Mifflin, The Blue Tattoo
Tagged American Southwest, Historical Nonfiction, Margot Mifflin, Olive Oatman
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R.W. Alley Signs On For New Paddington Bear book
Children’s book illustrator, R.W. Alley, has signed on for the next Paddington adventure, Paddington’s Finest Hour.
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Also posted in Enzo Kidz, R.W. Alley, The Art of Racing in the Rain
Tagged children's books, Illustrator, Paddington
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Conor Grennan’s Little Princes Captures the Hearts of West Kentucky
West Kentucky Community & Technical College has selected Conor Grennan’s Little Princes as the One Book Read selection for the Paducah, KY community.
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Also posted in All Campus Reads Programs, Community Reads Programs, Conor Grennan, Little Princes, nonfiction
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Indian-American Author to Speak on The Immigrant Experience
Prominent author, Chitra Divakaruni, will speak in Bend, OR as a part of Central Oregon Community College’s Visiting Scholar Program.
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Also posted in Before We Visit the Goddess, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, Community Reads Programs, Immigration, Uncategorised
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Michael Hingson, author of Thunderdog, returns from tour honoring 9/11
Michael Hingson, author of the NYT bestseller Thunderdog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero, returned from an impressive tour this past September in honor of the 15th anniversary of 9/11.
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Also posted in author speaker, Michael Hingson, nonfiction, Terrorism, Thunder Dog, Thunderdog: The True Story of a Blind Man
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Pekin, IL Public Library to Host Author Laura McBride
The Pekin, IL One Book One Community program is highlighting its 2016 selection, We Are Called to Rise, with a visit from author Laura McBride on Tuesday, October 25 at the Pekin Public Library. This is the third high-profile author event that Books In Common was able to help facilitate for the Pekin Public Library. […]
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Also posted in All Campus Reads Programs, Common Reads Programs, community, Community Reads Programs, diversity, family, Laura McBride, We Are Called to Rise
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Author Interview: Aimee Bender, The Color Master
Aimee Bender about her writing: “Mainly I think my writing offers a chance to discuss what resonated in a story, because the meaning isn’t immediately evident, and so my hope is that it’s ready and ripe for discussion.”
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Also posted in Aimee Bender, All Campus Reads Programs, Community Reads Programs, First Year Experience, Issue #16, The Color Master
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Author Interview: Hillary Whittington, Raising Ryland
BIC: Can you speak to how your story is particularly relevant to the Campus and Community Reads audiences? HW: I describe my final breaking point with Ryland, when he breaks down after years of trying to tell me that he is a boy. I describe those moments when he says, “I will wait for the […]
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Also posted in All Campus Reads Programs, author interview, author speaker, diversity, First Year Experience, FYE, Hillary Whittington, Issue #16, LGTBQ, Parenting, Raising Ryland, Transgender
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Book Review: Rachel Toor, On the Way to Find Out
Once a college admissions officer, author Rachel Toor brings us a new perspective on what is an increasingly high-stress, do-or-die mission for teenagers. When an unexpected failure in the college admissions race derails one high school senior’s plans, she learns to find fulfillment — not in competition and rankings, but in relationships, running, and becoming […]
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Also posted in All Campus Reads Programs, book review, First Year Experience, FYE, Issue #16, On the Road to Find Out, Rachel Toor
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