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Leonard Pitts: Gentle Demeanor with a Tough Message

Leonard Pitts, Jr., Grant Park

As divisive messages filter down from our new administration, colleges and communities are hurriedly working to balance it with discourse about embracing the current situation of race relations in America and nurturing a community of diversity and kindness. With “a gentle demeanor,” Leonard Pitts, Jr. delivers a “tough message that we all need to hear.”

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John Lewis’ March: Book Three, Hit Shelves Last Week

March: Book Three by Rep. John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and artist Nate Powell released March 9, 2016

March: Book Three, the third installment of Rep. John Lewis’ acclaimed graphic novel trilogy recounting the mid-60s civil rights movement, hit the shelves last Tuesday. March: Book Two, released in January 2015, won a 2016 Eisner Award, and the series will be used in New York City Public Schools to teach eighth-grade students about the civil rights movement.

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What’s in a Name?

Contrary to what many coordinators assume, a famous author doesn’t always ensure instant success for their Common Reads Program. Librarians who rely on circulation numbers are often missing out on up-and-coming titles; university administrators who require a book-to-film component are underestimating their readers; and most importantly, venues that insist on visiting authors with household name […]

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