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Book Cover for: The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, Nikole Hannah-Jones

The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

Nikole Hannah-Jones
Public Library of BrooklinePublic Library of Brookline

To celebrate Black History Month, we asked our staff to share their favorite works by Black creators. Children's Librarian Caroline chose Born on the Water by Nikkolas Smith. Borrow it at https://brklib.com/34cN8ll https://t.co/DxlLF3quho

Hardcover, 2021

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, Robert Frost

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

Robert Frost
Public Library of BrooklinePublic Library of Brookline

Our staff are celebrating National Poetry Month by sharing some of their favorite poems - Reference Librarian Ginger chose "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost! Check out more on Robert Frost and his work in our catalog here: https://t.co/pOAgWHAdOx https://t.co/SZCQdS9jQU

Hardcover, 2001

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Walking in Two Worlds, Wab Kinew

Walking in Two Worlds

Wab Kinew
Public Library of BrooklinePublic Library of Brookline

Happy Tuesday and Happy Two’s Day! We’re celebrating this two-filled day (2/22/22) with books that have “two” in their titles. We recommend "How to Two" by David Soman (for kids), "Two Roads" by Joseph Bruchac (for tweens), and "Walking in Two Worlds" by Wab Kinew (for teens). https://t.co/hAri4y7CRw

Paperback, 2022

$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Poems, Ralph Waldo Emerson

Poems

Ralph Waldo Emerson
Public Library of BrooklinePublic Library of Brookline

Our staff are celebrating National Poetry Month by sharing some of their favorite poems - Library Assistant Lauren chose "April" by Ralph Waldo Emerson! Check out more on Ralph Waldo Emerson and his work in our catalog here: https://t.co/ae6GZzuNWS https://t.co/e251x0kpw7

Paperback, 2007

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Your Name., Makoto Shinkai

Your Name.

Makoto Shinkai
Public Library of BrooklinePublic Library of Brookline

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the Library! Library Assistant Lauren recommends Your Name by Makoto Shinkai: "I have lost count of how many times I have watched this film. I always find myself completely engrossed." https://t.co/HrTKMn74un https://t.co/w9IinV6Vlq

Hardcover, 2017

$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Twins: A Graphic Novel (Twins #1): Volume 1, Varian Johnson

Twins: A Graphic Novel (Twins #1): Volume 1

Varian Johnson
Public Library of BrooklinePublic Library of Brookline

To celebrate Black History Month, we asked our staff to share their favorite works by Black creators. Tween Librarian Abbey chose Twins by Varian Johnson. "This is such a fun, relatable story about identity and sisterhood!" Borrow it at https://t.co/44iOzzqh51 https://t.co/UwtmmMSWUm

Paperback, 2020

$12.99$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Poems, Ralph Waldo Emerson

Poems

Ralph Waldo Emerson
Public Library of BrooklinePublic Library of Brookline

Our staff are celebrating National Poetry Month by sharing some of their favorite poems - Library Assistant Lauren chose "April" by Ralph Waldo Emerson! Check out more on Ralph Waldo Emerson and his work in our catalog here: https://t.co/ae6GZzuNWS https://t.co/e251x0kpw7

Paperback, 2015

$8.15$4.07 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: How to Make a Slave and Other Essays, Jerald Walker

How to Make a Slave and Other Essays

Jerald Walker
Public Library of BrooklinePublic Library of Brookline

Join us on February 28 at 7 PM for an evening with author Jerald Walker. He will discuss his new book, How to Make a Slave and Other Essays. A Q&A will follow. https://brklib.com/3oPnyZX https://t.co/rqBn2ysp6P

Paperback, 2020

$19.95$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Old Truck, Jerome Pumphrey

The Old Truck

Jerome Pumphrey
Public Library of BrooklinePublic Library of Brookline

To celebrate Black History Month, we asked our staff to share their favorite works by Black creators. Children's LibrarianMacy chose The Old Truck by Jarret and Jerome Pumphrey. Borrow it at https://brklib.com/3unXhqb https://t.co/Ku4LINrZ7m

Board Book, 2024

$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Frost: Poems: Edited by John Hollander, Robert Frost

Frost: Poems: Edited by John Hollander

Robert Frost
Public Library of BrooklinePublic Library of Brookline

Our staff are celebrating National Poetry Month by sharing some of their favorite poems - Reference Librarian Ginger chose "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost! Check out more on Robert Frost and his work in our catalog here: https://t.co/pOAgWHAdOx https://t.co/SZCQdS9jQU

Hardcover, 1997

$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book