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Friday, September 11th, 2020
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Non-Fiction Books, Seniors will Love
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
The Book of Longings is an inspiring, unforgettable account of one woman's bold struggle to realize the passion and potential inside her, while living in a time, place and culture devised to silence her. It is a triumph of storytelling both timely and timeless, from a masterful writer at the height of her powers.
Fire in Paradise: An American Tragedy by Dani Anguiano and Alastair Gee
The harrowing story of the most destructive American wildfire in a century.
On November 8, 2018, a town of 27,000 people was swallowed by the ferocious Camp Fire. Fire in Paradise is an intimate account of Paradise, California, and a community lost to devastating wildfire.The Hardest Job in the World: The American Presidency by John Dickerson
From the 60 Minutes correspondent, a deep dive into the history, evolution, and current state of the American presidency--and how we can make the job less impossible and more productive for the future.
Separated: Inside an American Tragedy by Jacob Soboroff
NBC News and MSNBC correspondent Jacob Soboroff, winner of the 2019 Walter Cronkite Award for his reporting on the child separation crisis, delivers a profoundly personal and moving report from the border and beyond, revealing the wrenching human story behind one of the most disturbing passages of modern American history.
The Address Book: What Street Addresses Reveal About Identity, Race, Wealth, and Power by Deirdre Mask
An exuberant and insightful work of popular history of how streets got their names, houses their numbers, and what it reveals about class, race, power, and identity.
The Case of the Vanishing Blonde: And Other True Crime Stories by Mark Bowden
From Mark Bowden, a "master of narrative journalism" comes a true-crime collection both deeply chilling and impossible to put down.
Six captivating true-crime stories, spanning Mark Bowden's long and illustrious career, cover a variety of crimes complicated by extraordinary circumstances.
Constitution week is Monday September 14th - Friday September 18th.
What has 4,440 words and took 100 days to write? The United States Constitution. September 17, 2020 begins the national celebration of Constitution Week.
Why September 17th? This is the anniversary of the day the framers signed the document.
Other fun facts about America’s most important document.
The oldest person to sign the Constitution was Benjamin Franklin he was 81 and the youngest was Johnathan Dayton, he was 26 years old.
Constitution week is the perfect time to read and study this great document which is the safeguard of our American liberties. If you are looking for some reading to learn more about the Constitution of the United States here are some fun ideas.“Shh, We’re Writing the Constitution” by Jean Fritz
This factual gem that's written with Jean Fritz's humorous touch chronicles the hot summer of 1787 where fifty-five delegates from thirteen states huddled together in the strictest secrecy in Philadelphia to draw up the constitution of the United States!
3rd grade - 6th grade
“If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution” by Elizabeth Levy
--Why the Constitution is called a miracle.
--The first big argument.
--What was missing from the Constitution.
This book takes you behind the locked doors of Philadelphia's State House during the history-making summer of 1787. You will meet the key delegates and find out what is going on.
2nd grade - 5th grade
“We The Kids” Preamble of the Constitution of the United States by David Catrow
Perfect for inspiring discussion in classrooms and around kitchen tables, this fun-filled and cheerfully illustrated look at the Preamble provides an accessible introduction to America's founding ideals for citizens of all ages.
Kindergarten - 3rd grade.
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