Category: Books
"Poverty, by America", from professor of sociology at Princeton University, Matthew Desmond is a gut punch to everyone with an ounce of empathy in their heart. He masterfully shares a narrative about the pervasiveness of poverty in our country in a way that its clear and concise.
If you’re looking for a book that might just change the way you think about… everything, this book is it. This book is all about the idea of shared myths (or fictions) and their power to influence. Things like religion, money, countries, and countries are all uniquely human constructs. Some have their uses while others […]
Molly & Nightmare is the story of a girl who turns an imaginary monster into a real friend…and of a monster who learns that he’s more than a menace under a bed.
A definitive and surprising exploration of the history of Black horror films, after the rising success of Get Out, Candyman, and Lovecraft Country from creators behind the acclaimed documentary, Horror Noire.
Strike a pose. Blow a kiss. Mouth the words. “If You’re a Drag Queen and You Know It” by Lil Miss Hot Mess is a fun, sing-along book with a drag twist that encourage kids to embrace all the playfulness of drag culture written by a founding member of Drag Queen Story Hour. If you’re […]
James Clear has done an excellent job explaining the science behind habit formation and providing practical advice on how to make the most of the power of habit to live a better life. The book starts with an introduction that sets the stage for the reader to understand the importance of habits and how they […]
I found this an inspiring and thought-provoking book by accident while at my local library last week. I was interesting in finding books on parenting and it caught my eye. Both the cover and the title grabbed my attention. I know enough to know I have a lot to learn about parenting and feminism. “How […]
A delightfully endearing debut picture book by bestselling author and activist Juno Dawson in which a sister proves to be an LGBTQ ally when answering everyone’s questions about where her brother Bill has gone. When Bill can’t be found at school one day, the imaginations of the other children run wild. Is he on vacation? […]
Playing off “The Wheels on the Bus,” this nursery rhyme book from a founder of Drag Queen Story Hour is a fun, freewheeling celebration of being your most fabulous self. The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish encourages readers to boldly be exactly who they are. Written by a founding member of the […]