This documentary is a must-see for those of us who are trying to gain further perspective on today’s current racial tensions. It traces the roots of today’s prison industrial complex back to the Civil Rights era. During the Johnson administration Read More …
Author: Jessica Stalker
Quarantine Reads: Heartwarmers
Do you need an escape from reality right now? Check out one of these books that will warm your heart. A charming novel about a young girl whose grandmother dies and leaves behind a series of letters, sending her on Read More …
Let’s Talk Books! Washington Black by Esi Edugyan
In the video below, Jessica talks about the novel Washington Black by Esi Edugyan. Topics include slavery, science, mystery and a man on the run. (Yes, really!) Find this title on Libby using just your library card or place a Read More …
Confronting Racism and Social Justice for Adults
Do you want to educate yourself about racism? Here’s a great place to start: Fiction Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Available as a book or eBook. All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely Available as a book or eBook. Read More …
Let’s Talk Books! Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Let’s talk books! In the video below, Jessica talks about the Korea-based historical fiction story Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. You can find this item on Libby using your library card. Prefer to wait for a hard copy? Find it Read More …