February is Black History Month aka National African American History Month, and March transitions into Women’s History Month. What better way to celebrate both by reading a novel written by an African American woman based on her history and childhood years growing up in 70’s and 80’s Bushwick, a neighborhood of Brooklyn. Jacqueline Woodson, the poet-novelist, … More Another Reason to Celebrate
San Antonio has what may be the most romantic library in the world, the Hannah Landa Memorial Library. This library is located in the Landa family’s treasured home in the Monte Vista Historic District. The Italianate stone and stucco house was built in 1928 for the couple, Hannah and Harry Landa. They participated in the … More Libraries Round the World: With Love from the Landa’s
Philly’s Free Library had a great view of the Eagles on their way down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the Art Museum and Rocky steps for speeches and accolades from their many fans. The underdogs are now wonderdogs. Never having been a football fan or watched the Eagles play before, I was surprised at my reaction … More Libraries Round the World: Super Bowl LII Champs Encourage All of Us
KAREN STENSGAARD 