The Last True Poets of the Sea by Julia Drake
by Ash B. Not to be dramatic, but The Last True Poets of the Sea by Julia Drake is one of the most underrated novels I’ve read. It received positive reviews from Booklist, Kirkus, School Library Journal, and Publisher’s Weekly – and yet it still seems like not many people know about it. That’s why … Continue reading The Last True Poets of the Sea by Julia Drake
Do the Right Thing
by Eric L. As the weather heats up and tensions in America never seem to ebb, I am reminded of the Spike Lee masterpiece (or “joint’ as he prefers to creatively call them), Do the Right Thing. I am surprised by the number of people I speak with who have not seen this film. I … Continue reading Do the Right Thing
The Class Mom series by Laurie Gelman
By Piyali C. Most people at their workplaces dream of moving up in the chain. They aspire to be assistant managers, managers, or chiefs of staff, and hopefully rise to the top. I dream of starting new book clubs. I already co-facilitate two book clubs at the library – Global Reads and Strictly Historical Fiction. But … Continue reading The Class Mom series by Laurie Gelman
Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive by Stephanie Land
By Kimberly J. In this autobiography, journalist Stephanie Land details the hardships and trials she endured during her daughter’s first years. Driven into homelessness due in part to an abusive partner, an abusive father, and an absent mother, Land is truly on her own. Her family and friends have nothing to give, leaving her alone … Continue reading Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive by Stephanie Land
Author Works with Michael Twitty
Thursday, Aug 11 from 7 – 8 pm at Miller Branch. Please register to attend. Limited seats.Register at bit.ly/twittyhcls In partnership with the Howard County Jewish Federation and Baltimore Jewish Council In his new book KosherSoul, Michael Twitty, author of the acclaimed The Cooking Gene (read a review), explores the cultural crossroads of Jewish and … Continue reading Author Works with Michael Twitty
Equity Resource Collection and New Brave Stories Exhibit
by Ash B. and Christie L. Enrich your summer at the Equity Resource Center! Visit for the books, movies, music – and exhibits. The space upstairs at Central Branch purposefully has plenty of room for exhibits that focus on equity issues. If you missed our previous one, Undesign the Redline, you can still view a … Continue reading Equity Resource Collection and New Brave Stories Exhibit
College Readiness Book Drive
By Chloe M. Every high school in Howard County offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses in English, science, mathematics, social studies, computer science, world language, art, and research. Students who score well on an AP examination at the end of the course may be granted AP status or college credit upon entering a college or university. … Continue reading College Readiness Book Drive
Border Less by Namrata Poddar
By Piyali C. Dia stretches her arm over her head and forms a mudra with her fingers as she answers phones at a call center, Voizone, in Mumbai. Her customer is irritable and rude. However, if she can resolve the call within seventeen seconds, she has a chance at a promotion in Manali. Thus begins the … Continue reading Border Less by Namrata Poddar
Informed Citizens are Engaged Voters
by Christie L. The most important right we have as Americans is the right to vote. From the Howard County Board of Elections to the U.S. Congress, you have a voice. Everyone can vote for some of the local races, such as Board of Education. But with so many choices on the ballot, where to … Continue reading Informed Citizens are Engaged Voters
NEW Healthy Living Series in July
by Chloe M. Did you know there is a link between your mood and what you eat? Can you effectively mitigate challenging situations for yourself and those around you? Have you learned about the new mental health crisis number 988? If you are an adult who answered no to any or all of these questions, … Continue reading NEW Healthy Living Series in July
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