“This is narrative nonfiction at its best. It is an emotionally compelling story of an important part of American history.” – Mary, Adult & Teen Services
Wilkerson interviewed thousands of people to tell the story of the millions of blacks who fled the South for Northern, Midwestern, and Western states. Focusing on the journeys of three individuals who migrated in different decades to different places makes the book both deeply personal and historically broad.
“I’ve always been interested in history, particularly that of Rome and Greece. This series is fiction, however it is based off of true events and the main protagonist himself, Marcus Clodius Ballista, is based off an actual Roman general Ballista, also known as Callistus. A lot of the big plot points throughout the series (the assassination of the Roman Emperor Maximus Thrax) are actual events that did happen and if you’re familiar with the history of Rome you will recognize plenty of other names and places that appear throughout the series.” – Tony, Circulation
The series follows Ballista, an Anglo-Saxon turned Roman general as he attempts to navigate not only the bloodied battlefields of Rome but also the political turmoil of a Roman Empire on the brink of collapse.
“Visibility, Love, Pride & Protest – what’s not to love? This collection provides a window into the lives of people who changed the world.” – ATS Staff
A powerful collection of photographs from the New York Public Library’s archive of 1960s and 1970s LGBTQ history.
“If you enjoyed Alan Gratz’s book Prisoner B-3087 you will enjoy Out of Hiding because in real life Ruth Gruener married Jack Gruener! Both are mentioned in their respective books. I also enjoyed that this book is a great introduction for young readers looking to read about the Holocaust. While Ruth tells her story of survival it is mostly about her journey to America and finding her way.” – Miss Traci, Kids Room
This is the story of Ruth Gruener who survived the Holocaust as a young girl with her parents and how they immigrate to New York after the war.
“An inspiring read for anyone who seeks to bring truth, peace, justice, and love to the world.” – Grace, Public Relations
In Across That Bridge, Congressman John Lewis draws from his experience as a prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement to offer timeless wisdom, poignant recollections, and powerful principles for anyone interested in challenging injustices and inspiring real change toward a freer, more peaceful society.