Epicenter-NYC Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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What Universities Owe Democracy
Ronald J. DanielsEpicenter-NYCAt 7PM, @NYPLEvents hosts a virtual talk between Ronald J. Daniels, pres. of @JohnsHopkins, and writer @KAnthonyAppiah about Daniels’ new book ‘What Universities Owe Democracy’ and how universities can act now to strengthen democracy. Free to register: https://t.co/LuD1LpZZCG https://t.co/THrYAWGhcf
Hardcover, 2021
$29.95$14.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Legacy of Discrimination: The Essential Constitutionality of Affirmative Action
Lee C. BollingerEpicenter-NYCThe Supreme Court may soon roll back affirmative action. Columbia University's President, Lee Bollinger, is among those taking a stand. With Geoffrey Stone, Bollinger co-wrote "A Legacy of Discrimination," a book that stands up for race-based admissions. https://t.co/f9hvfk7Gke
Hardcover, 2023
$28.99$14.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children's Lives, and Where We Go Now
Anya KamenetzEpicenter-NYCHere is a link to purchase "The Stolen Year: How COVID Changed Children's Lives, and Where We Go Now" by @anya1anya https://t.co/iRhKT3VnFo
Hardcover, 2022
$29.00$14.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Bed Stuy: A Love Story
Jerry McGillEpicenter-NYCOlaRonke Akinmowo is the founder of the Free Black Women’s Library. What started in 2015 on a brownstone stoop in Bed-Stuy has turned into something much bigger. We spoke about what inspired her to start the library and what’s in store for the future. 🎧➡ https://buff.ly/3BT3V9n https://t.co/1f0Kw241tY
Paperback, 2021
$14.95$7.47 + Free shipping50% off your first book
National Survey of the Mining Population: Part II: Mines
Centers for Disease Cont And PreventionEpicenter-NYCAccording to a study by @HSC_NY, New York’s human services workers are paid roughly 71% of what government employees make, and 82% of what private-sector workers receive for similar jobs. The #JustPay Campaign wants to change that. https://t.co/gHAbZOhtYv
Paperback, 2013
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
River
Elisha CooperEpicenter-NYCThis week we welcome children’s book author Elisha Cooper. Cooper received a Caldecott Honor in 2018 for Big Cat, Little Cat, and River won the 2020 Robin Smith Picture Book Prize. Dance! was a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year. https://t.co/c1x3FQA3Ox https://t.co/yAxrgZYJsE
Hardcover, 2019
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Race at the Top: Asian Americans and Whites in Pursuit of the American Dream in Suburban Schools
Natasha WarikooEpicenter-NYC🎙️ @mitrakalita spoke with @nkwarikoo about her new book “Race at the Top: Asian Americans and Whites in Pursuit of the American Dream in Suburban Schools," which explores competition in suburban high schools with growing numbers of Asian Americans. 🎧 https://buff.ly/3uphBqf https://t.co/XZ16ZTAvwX
Hardcover, 2022
$24.00$12.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Big Cat, Little Cat: (Caldecott Honor Book)
Elisha CooperEpicenter-NYCThis week we welcome children’s book author Elisha Cooper. Cooper received a Caldecott Honor in 2018 for Big Cat, Little Cat, and River won the 2020 Robin Smith Picture Book Prize. Dance! was a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year. https://t.co/c1x3FQA3Ox https://t.co/yAxrgZYJsE
Hardcover, 2017
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book