Library Assistant Leona Anthony recommends Lessons from My Teachers: Preschool to the Present by Sarah Ruhl. Say the word "teacher," and what often comes to mind is an elementary or high school teacher. In Lessons from My Teachers: Preschool to the Present, author Sarah Ruhl reminds us that teachers are everywhere and not just in classrooms. Our first teachers could be a mother, father, grandmother, or other family member. As we navigate the education system, we become students not only of … [Read more...] about Book Review: Lessons from My Teachers
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Book Review: The Stranger
Gold Mine Processing Associate Ben Kreuzer recommends The Stranger by Albert Camus. "Today, Maman died." The blunt opening lines of Albert Camus' The Stranger perfectly drag you into the classical French novel, where Meursault's unflinching straightforwardness, bordering on complete disinterest to everything, is brought to bear against the hot, vibrant world that surrounds him. The beautiful Algerian coast and its myriad inhabitants are as familiar strangers to both the reader and … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Stranger
Review: Bethesda Fountain Puzzle
Bookmobile Librarian Lilianna Bridge recommends Bethesda Fountain, a 1000-piece puzzle by Michael Storrings. I was drawn to the puzzle Bethesda Fountain because of how reminiscent its illustrations were of a fun winter's day. The title of this puzzle really stuck out to me since Bethesda Fountian is located inside Central Park. In my mind, New York City is the epitome of holiday cheer, so I was hopeful that this puzzle would boost my holiday spirit. If anything, I should have paid a bit … [Read more...] about Review: Bethesda Fountain Puzzle
Book Review: The Wild Robot
Gold Mine Processing Associate Perla Pacheco recommends The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. The Wild Robot is a book with a lot of meaning. It is about a robot called Roz, who washes up on the shore of remote island after a shipwreck. Alone in the wild, she learns to survive by observing the animals around her and adapting to the challenges of nature. Overtime she comes to understand the ecosystem, forms unexpected friendships with the island animals, and becomes part of the island community. … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Wild Robot
Book Review: A World without Summer
Children’s Librarian Judy Zimmer recommends A World without Summer by Nicholas Day. I was drawn to this book by the title: A world without Summer: A Volcano Erupts, a Creature Awakens, and the Sun Goes Out. How could I not be curious? I didn’t read the summary before delving right in with the reading and was delightfully surprised when the book connected the largest volcanic eruption in human history with the birth of Mary … [Read more...] about Book Review: A World without Summer
Book Review: A Bird of Passage
Museum Community Engagement Manager Kristine Bretall recommends A Bird of Passage: The Story of my Life by Otto Lang. What a book! Otto Lang is renowned for two very different careers: that of ski instructor and creator of ski schools and for his work in the film industry as a director and producer. This “Ottobiography” (his words!) is compelling, comprehensive, honest, and eminently readable. I’ve been staying up way too late as I’ve gotten caught up in the best part of any story: “What’s … [Read more...] about Book Review: A Bird of Passage
