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Lit Happens
Books about women in STEM
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an annual observance to promote the full and equal access and participation of females in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. This year, it’s being celebrated on Feb. 11, and we’ve put together some book recommendations highlighting women and girls in these fields. NONFICTION […]
Award-winning author crafts tantalizing psychological hunt
“Smart, sly and compelling, with a fascinating main character, the very definition of intelligent suspense.” –Lee Child MANHATTAN, New York– Award-winning author Charles Salzberg makes an explosive return with an intricate cat-and-mouse chase between Francis Hoyt, expert burglar and fugitive on the run, and Dakota Richards, a tenacious true crime podcaster desperate for an exclusive. […]
Emmy-winning creators ready to ruffle feathers with witty, adventurous middle grade graphic novel
“It’s ‘The Sopranos’ for 7-year-olds.” — Anselmo “Sweat Beak” Rossi FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Birds of a feather do flock together, and in Emmy-winning creators Jeff Sikaitis’ and Jake Wheeler’s debut graphic novel, a misfit mafia of seagulls looks to stay the top birds in Shoretown despite their many blunders and bonehead decisions in “The Gullfather: […]
Book recs for your favorite Shania Twain songs
Calling all Shania Twain fans: The Canadian country-pop star’s first album in six years, Queen of Me, is coming out Feb. 3! To get us prepared, we’re stocking up on books inspired by some of our fav Shania songs. Once you’ve settled in with some of these books, queue up our Shania Twain-inspired playlist and […]
Pastor, community organizer pens new memoir on breaking cycle of family trauma
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his debut memoir, “Born Into Crisis” (Burning Soul Press, May 2, 2023), pastor and community organizer Kenneth Nixon Jr. discusses the necessary steps to healing and breaking free from the cycles of family traumas. Drawing from his own experience with dysfunctional family dynamics, Kenneth uses his story to call attention to the […]
Black History Month Spotlight
Black Books to Read All Year Long February is Black History Month, and to celebrate we invited some of our favorite Black bookish influencers to share a book recommendation by a Black author. Check out these recommendations and give our featured influencers a follow! Ahtiya | @bookinitwithahtiya I am a native New Yorker currently teaching […]
Award-winning author’s playful pandemic poems help kids understand and manage emotions
“Welcome to Monsterville” encourages creative play and grief healing Clarksville, MD – Poetry educator Laura Shovan’s latest project, “Welcome to Monsterville” (Apprentice House Press, April 25, 2023) began when her friend, fellow poet Michael Rothenberg, sent her illustrations of monsters that he created as a form of art therapy during the pandemic. In response, Laura […]
January Authors Forward interview with Mark Ellis and Chris Lloyd
Welcome to our Authors Forward series, where our innovative and talented Books Forward authors interview other great, forward-thinking voices in the industry. For January, author and crime writer Mark Ellis interviews Chris Lloyd, author of the award-winning Occupation series. What inspired you to become a writer? I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t writing […]
Celebrate national puzzle day with a bookish puzzle
What’s better than a hot beverage, an excellent audiobook and a new puzzle? National puzzle day is January 29, and we put together a list of some great bookish puzzles to check out to celebrate. And keep an eye on our Instagram page for a giveaway that may be coming up! Visit the NYPL on […]