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Unearthing the Paradoxes of History: Jamila Minnicks' Insightful Narrative in “Moonrise Over New Jessup”
July meeting of the Well-Read Black Girl Book Club
Dinosaur Roaring Contest
DC Public Library wants to hear you roar in D.C.'s third annual Dinosaur Roaring Contest!
Experience the Brilliance of Leonardo da Vinci Before It's Gone
Codex Atlanticus Exhibit at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library Nearing End
Asia and the Pacific Islands Picture Books
Picture books that bring Asia and the Pacific Islands into focus.
"Good Girls Revolt"
For viewers who can't get enough of the Amazon mini-series based on this historic event, check out these book pairings that provide a closer look into the era.
Books by Celebrity Poets
For those who want a peek at the innermost thoughts of their favorite stars, there’s a whole other medium to explore: the celebrity poetry book.