Detroit Library Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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The Sergeant: The Incredible Life of Nicholas Said: Son of an African General, Slave of the Ottomans, Free Man Under the Tsars, Hero of the Union Army
Dean CalbreathDetroit LibraryOn Saturday, May 20 at 2 pm, Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Dean Calbreath will be at the #detroitpubliclibrary to discuss his book “The Sergeant: The Incredible Life of Nicholas Said.” RSVP: https://t.co/RqB3Q0tnfg https://t.co/OpeViBGGfq
Hardcover, 2023
$29.95$14.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Bully Met My Dad!: ...and Became My Friend
Patrice LeeDetroit LibraryFor #NationalFosterCareMonth Ms. Patricia from the @JudsonCenter reads the book "The Bully Met My Dad" by Patrice Lee. https://youtu.be/iDdSoj8k-hU via @YouTube
Paperback, 2014
$14.95$7.47 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Tale of Three Trees
Linda NashDetroit LibraryOur first episode of the Holiday Storytelling Festival features Mary J. Grant, an author of children’s books, she enjoys telling stories all over the United States. She tells "A Tale of Three Trees" where one tree ends up in a special place of honor in Detroit. https://t.co/55D32SgXWx
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Dilla Time: The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm
Dan CharnasDetroit LibraryOn Tues, May 23 at 6 pm, please join us for an evening at the #detroitpubliclibrary as @dancharnas discusses his book "Dilla Time: The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm" with @KharyTurner #dillatime #dillatimebook https://t.co/K8r7sSFruy https://t.co/8OMSiSTjTY
Paperback, 2023
$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Halloween: Oklahoma Treats-n-Tricks, 1900-1980
Marilyn a. HudsonDetroit LibraryCelebrate the spooky fun of #Halloween with these (not so) scary stories read by our librarians--here's Miss "Scary" Mary from the Redford Branch. https://youtu.be/56YObxLeK5Y via @YouTube
Paperback, 2012
$8.00$4.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Yeret Nutyog: Inspired by Actual Life Events of Artist, Tyree Guyton, Founder of the Internationally Acclaimed Heidelberg Project, Detroit MI
Jenenne WhitfieldDetroit LibraryThe #detroitpubliclibrary and @projectartusa visit @HeidelbergProj to meet Jenenne Whitfield who reads her children's book "Yeret Nutyog" about a young boy who discovers the art in all things--even trash. The video premieres tonight at 6 pm on Facebook! https://t.co/T3hn0b1unk
Hardcover, 2021
$24.99$12.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Kindergarten Accelerated: Math in Motion: Say, Write, and Spell Numbers 1-20. Gradual Addition and Subtraction. Greater/less than and equal. Cou
Anna KucharskiDetroit LibraryThe new @mi_sci Box is here! Stop by any open #detroitpubliclibrary location to pick up a "Math in Motion" box for ages 3rd-5th grade. The #STEM kit has all the materials needed for the at-home hands-on activities. On March 22 at 6 pm to visit @mi_sci on YouTube to follow along! https://t.co/1PqADp8ALf
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Detroit: An Illustrated Timeline
Paul VachonDetroit LibraryOn Wed, Oct 27 at 6:00 pm, Paul Vachon will be presenting his newest book “Becoming The Motor City: A Timeline of Detroit's Auto Industry” that traces the evolution of the #AutoIndustry in #Detroit. RSVP: https://t.co/IIi3cVuUY3 #detroitpubliclibrary #authorevent #bookdiscussion https://t.co/2wjMUsk4fZ
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The Black Queen
Jumata EmillDetroit LibraryThe #detroitpubliclibrary Author Series has two big events this weekend! On Saturday, June 3 at 1 pm we enjoy a discussion between friends and former colleagues @brownboywriting and @nancykaffer as they discuss Jumata's new book "The Black Queen." RSVP: https://t.co/4N3ALSwSHU https://t.co/zyxnpfZwfJ
Hardcover, 2023
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
I Saw Death Coming: A History of Terror and Survival in the War Against Reconstruction
Kidada E. WilliamsDetroit LibraryOn Sunday, May 21 at 2 pm at the #detroitpubliclibrary, Dr. Kidada E. Williams, Associate Professor of History at Wayne State University, will discuss her new book, "I Saw Death Coming: A History of Terror and Survival in the War Against Reconstruction." https://t.co/TB1HRKtFXu https://t.co/XypLPUqOWJ
Hardcover, 2023
$30.00$15.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book