Carnegie Library PGH Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner)
Carole Lindstrom
Storytime's come early! Today we're reading "We Are Water Protectors" by @CaroleLindstrom & Michaela Goade and "All the Water in the World" by @alreadylily & @ktillotson. Special thanks to @MacmillanUSA and @simonschuster, publishers of our featured books. https://t.co/IEP3VzTEUz
Hardcover, 2020
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Prophets
Robert Jones Jr
Dress like a book! "The Prophets" (https://t.co/Wgw11jkpA7) by Robert Jones, Jr. tells the story of two enslaved young men on a Deep South plantation who find refuge in each other before an enslaved preacher threatens their relationship. #PGHReads #BHM #BHM2023 https://t.co/5YkxcHK1og
Paperback, 2022
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
I Am Enough
Grace Byers
Celebrate diversity and representation with @Frzy and CLP's “From Books to Bars!” Today's book is "I Am Enough" by Grace Byers and @keturahAriel. Learn more about this special collaboration: https://t.co/9xxZ0A06SF #PGHReads #FromBooksToBars #Barz
Hardcover, 2018
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Milo Imagines the World
Matt de la Peña
Today we are reading "Milo Imagines the World" by @mattdelapena, illustrated by @theartoffunnews and "All the World" by @LGartonScanlon, illustrated by @MarlaFrazee. Special thanks to @penguinrandom and @simonschuster, publishers of our featured books. https://t.co/5C274cfBbp
Hardcover, 2021
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Ashes of Gold
J. Elle
Dress like a book! "Ashes of Gold" (https://t.co/Hf7SMUZAcw) by J. Elle. tells the sequel of Rue breaking free from the basement prison she wakes up in and returning the magic that the Chancellor has stolen from her father's people. #BHM #BHM2023 #PGHReads https://t.co/PeILAogbVw
Hardcover, 2022
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Kindred
Octavia Butler
This month's Virtual Book Club pick is Kindred by Octavia E. Butler. For more information about how to access this material and attend the book club, check out our blog post. https://www.carnegielibrary.org/vbc-kindred/ https://t.co/o8eI7ufaon
Paperback, 2004
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Stories from the Tenants Downstairs
Sidik Fofana
Out of context spoilers from "Stories from the Tenants Downstairs" by Sidik Fofana. Place a hold here: https://t.co/lzUWmtetE0 #BHM #BHM2023 #PGHReads https://t.co/f07mfTf30y
Paperback, 2023
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Felix Ever After
Kacen Callender
Today's "Dress Like a Book" feature highlights "Felix Ever After" by Kacen Callender. #PGHReads #Pride #Pride2023 https://t.co/ud4rF49TKv https://t.co/khwio9OVwW
Paperback, 2021
$15.99$7.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Queer Principles of Kit Webb
Cat Sebastian
Welcome to "Match Your Drink to Your Book." This week we're highlighting "The Queer Principles of Kit Webb" by Cat Sebastian. ☕️The Drink: Coffee house coffee.☕️ https://t.co/YFxc715w8a #PGHReads #Pride #pride2023 https://t.co/508byd5Ub6
Paperback, 2021
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Pride Colors
Robin Stevenson
Celebrate diversity and representation with @Frzy and CLP's “From Books to Bars!” Today's title is "Pride Colors" by @robin_stevenson. Learn more about this special, month-long collaboration: https://t.co/dJnAqoECwa… #PGHReads #FromBooksToBars #Barz https://t.co/pdBmMnlRez
Board Book, 2019
$10.95$5.47 + Free shipping50% off your first book