Critically-acclaimed authors are coming to Cleveland for the #CLEReads Young Adult Book Festival. Registration is now open for the special event held on Saturday, October 22 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Cleveland Public Library’s Main Campus, 525 Superior Avenue in downtown Cleveland. “We’re thrilled to have the #CLEReads Young Adult Book Festival back in person,” said Erica Marks,…
Cleveland Public Library will celebrate authors, illustrators, and publishers during the virtual 2022 Norman A. Sugarman Children’s Biography Awards ceremony. This year’s winner is critically-acclaimed author Suzanne Slade and illustrator Cozbi A. Cabrera for their book, Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks. Published by Abrams Books, Exquisite is about the first Black person to win a Pulitzer Prize. …
Is there still bias in today’s sports reporting? Led by 19 News’ Harry Boomer, The Next 400 Digital Roundtable is joined by former Cleveland Browns star Josh Cribbs; and Multi-media sports reporter and filmmaker, Branson Wright, to discuss the treatment of black athletes in today’s media. Recommended Reads
September is National Library Card Sign-Up month! Cleveland Public Library cards are available to adults, children, and teens who reside, work, or attend an educational institution in the State of Ohio. Special Scholar Success library cards are available to young people ages 17 and under. If you live a more digital life, eCards are available for access to electronic resources…
March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual event dedicated to celebrating transgender people – raising awareness of discrimination and highlighting their contributions to society. Our staff has created a list of recommended readings to help young readers cultivate an inclusive understanding of transgender rights.
Check out these recommended reads from our staff.