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Staff Picks: The Stand

9780385528856
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Reviewed by Bill Koester, Materials Handler.

The Stand by Stephen King is available as an eBook through CloudLibrary and Overdrive.

Civil Discourse

Arguably Stephen King’s opus, The Stand is a great read in any time. Recent events, however, have made it an especially fitting tome for these times, and not just because it’s a long one (over 1000 pages) that can help pass the hours most of us are spending stuck at home. Read more about Staff Picks: The Stand

   
Posted by Aubrey D. on January 14, 2021
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Staff Picks: Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed

Movie cover art with Shirley Chisholm's face

Reviewed by Craig J. Clark, Senior Materials Handler

Chisholm ’72: Unbought & Unbossed directed by Shola Lynch is available to stream on Kanopy.

Integrity Read more about Staff Picks: Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed

   
Posted by Aubrey D. on January 14, 2021
Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed   
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Staff Picks: We Were Eight Years In Power : an American Tragedy

9780399590566
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Reviewed by Bill Koester, Materials Handler

We Were Eight Years In Power : an American Tragedy by Ta-Nehisi Coates is also available in eBook, audiobook, and large print formats.

IntegrityIn response to the ongoing protests against police brutality and the ensuing discussions about race in America, there has been a recent trend of book recommendations for White Americans to better understand the experience of Black America. As a White reader myself, some of the most eye-opening work has been that of Ta-Nehisi Coates. Read more about Staff Picks: We Were Eight Years In Power : an American Tragedy

   
Posted by Aubrey D. on January 14, 2021
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Staff Picks: Flat: Reclaiming My Body From Breast Cancer

9781510732919
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Reviewed by Sarah K., Materials Handler

Flat: Reclaiming My Body From Breast Cancer by Catherine Guthrie is also available as an Overdrive eBook.

Integrity

Catherine Guthrie was in her thirties, living in Bloomington, Indiana when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had written extensively about cancer in her work as a health journalist, but quickly learned how different the landscape looks when you are the patient. Read more about Staff Picks: Flat: Reclaiming My Body From Breast Cancer

   
Posted by Aubrey D. on January 14, 2021
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Staff Picks: Between the Lines

Cover art illustration of movie characters

Reviewed by Craig J. C., Senior Materials Handler

Between the Lines, directed by Joan Micklin Silver is available to stream on Kanopy. Read more about Staff Picks: Between the Lines

   
Posted by Aubrey D. on January 14, 2021
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Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky

9781368039932
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Reviewed by Paul D., Senior Information Assistant

Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia is also available as an ebook through Hoopla. Read more about Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky

   
Posted by Ginny H. on September 4, 2020
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Staff Picks: Stand Up, Yumi Chung!

9780525554974
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Reviewed by Cidne B., Information Assistant Read more about Staff Picks: Stand Up, Yumi Chung!

   
Posted by Kim B. on August 3, 2020
Stand Up, Yumi Chung!   
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Staff Picks: Law and Order

Law and Order Documentary Cover

Reviewed by Craig C., Senior Materials Handler

Law and Order, a documentary directed by Frederick Wiseman, is available to stream with Kanopy. Read more about Staff Picks: Law and Order

   
Posted by Aubrey D. on July 31, 2020
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Staff Picks: Consent (for kids!)

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In this 60 Second Review, Librarian Kim shares the graphic novel Consent (for Kids!) : Boundaries, Respect, and Being in Charge of You by Rachel Brian. It's also available as an ebook through CloudLibrary! For more video reviews subscribe to our YouTube Channel and check the Finding Value: 60 Second Reviews playlist.  Read more about Staff Picks: Consent (for kids!)

   
Posted by Aubrey D. on July 28, 2020
Consent (for kids!) : boundaries, respect, and being in charge of yourself   
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Staff Picks: Monkey and Me

9781416954576
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In this 60 Second Review, Librarian Ginny shares the picture book Monkey and Me by Emily Gravett and talks about how it connects with early literacy themes. For more video reviews subscribe to our YouTube Channel and check the Finding Value: 60 Second Reviews playlist.  Read more about Staff Picks: Monkey and Me

   
Posted by Aubrey D. on July 28, 2020
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