Reading Partners 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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The Giving Tree
Shel Silverstein
Last up is Larkyn! She is running in memory of her friend Price Meropol McMahon. Larkyn is honored to marry Price's passion (running) with hers (reading). Her favorite children's book is The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. đź”— : https://t.co/YOixspJ3en #UnitedNYCHalf #BigDreams https://t.co/nY1viFaOi7
Hardcover, 2014
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
I Don't Care
Julie Fogliano
The book “I Don’t Care” isn’t as emotionless as the title suggests. It follows the story of two young girls who discover what really matters in life and friendship. Check out the incredible story of how this book came to be from @NPR @oneredhen 🔗 : https://t.co/DSwbuaJMwt
Hardcover, 2022
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Thank You, Mr. Falker
Patricia Polacco
Next on our race team is Sydney Peskin! Sydney is a speech-language pathologist who works with struggling readers. Her favorite children's book is "Thank You, Mr. Falker" by Patricia Polacco. Help her meet her goal ⬇️! 🔗 : https://t.co/yMeR3KnwIx #UnitedNYCHalf #NYRR #CharityRun https://t.co/GffXnwC7iZ
Hardcover, 1998
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Unseen: Unpublished Black History from the New York Times Photo Archives
Dana Canedy
The @nytimes had hundreds of images portraying Black lives that remained unpublished for decades. But in 2017, “Unseen: Unpublished Black History from the New York Times Photo Archives” revealed these photos for the first time. Learn more ⬇️ 🔗 : https://t.co/UKCZmclLie
Hardcover, 2017
$29.99$14.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book