Late summer is a great time to find some shade, perhaps some lemonade, and a stack of books, and someone who wants to share a story. Here are some new books about our world and many things in it that would be great for just such an occasion.
UI grad participated in the Sozopol Seminars in Bulgaria
Dr. Vincent Reid credits much of who he is today to a small lab in New York City, where he and other minorities were able to thrive through a rare oasis in a scientific world largely not built for them.
‘I am Home’ explores what home means to the narrator as she returns to Key West, Iowa.
Amid legislation targeting the information sector, public librarians speak on their growing role as a force in the political realm. From representative literature to creating inclusive environments, libraries are offering more to the community than books.
The competitive scholarship pushes winners to step out of their comfort zone, travel and write poetry.
Bumbling superhero and pals vie to investigate dormant volcano in new graphic novel by Eric Gapstur.
"Berry’s Song“ and ”Celia Planted a Garden“ encourages readers to get outside in nature. ”I am Ruby Bridges“ talks about courage.
In fact, local author Katie Mills Giorgio says there are 100 things – just in the Cedar Rapids area – that should be on your bucket list.
Meet author Rebecca Keller as she reads “You Should Have Known” with award-winning Iowa City author Abby Geni.
New features added to Iowa City celebration of music, literature
Let’s start with a picture book biography of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
Mark Brown, a former homeless veterans outreach specialist and street musician, details the life he took for granted.
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