Check out what we’ve been reading lately and let us know your book recommendations in the comments below!



 

"I just finished Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi. It wasn't as plot-based as books I tend to like usually are, but I love magical realism and fairytales so it was a fun read. I'…

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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, we've rounded up our space books below. Read up on courageous, unsung heroes and behind-the-scenes stories about the boldest endeavors of humankind.

 



 

"The greatest exploring voyages in history, the Apollo mis…

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This year was our marketing coordinator’s first time at ALA in DC, and she’s taking over the blog today to let you know her favorite moments!

ALA was a whirlwind of four days in DC with probably the hottest weather I’ve experienced all year. It was tons of fun, and I learned a lot working t…

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Full STEM ahead! To celebrate the release of Nikola Tesla for Kids by Amy M. O'Quinn, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite stem activities from the book. Keep the kids entertained this summer as they explore Nikola Tesla's ideas and inventions!
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In our interview with author Ann McCallum Staats, she reveals the most surprising stories she discovered during her research as well as her process and inspiration for writing Women Heroes of the US Army. Read below to learn more!



 

Women Heroes of the US Army includes profiles from a…

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This Independence Day, read up on little-known figures and stories from the earliest days of America. Check out our collection of books about the American Revolution, below!

 



 

In Dawn's Early Light, Colonial Williamsburg comes alive; Washington, Jefferson, Lafayette, Greene,…

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We’ve got some new faces around the office so of course we had to bug them about their favorite books. Read below to hear more from Sadie Teper (Associate Designer), Ben Krapohl (Assistant Project Editor), and Kara Rota (Senior Editor) about their publishing journeys and working at Chicago Review …

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A Promise Kept: Editing Rainbow Warrior

by Jay Blotcher

When a friend dies suddenly, the ritual of mourning is upstaged by pragmatic concerns: notifying the family, hunting for a will, making funeral arrangements, and cleaning out the apartment.

When my friend Gilbert Baker unexpectedly di…

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Complement your binge-watching preferences with these Netflix book pairings. Have fun binge-reading away!



 

“Devil at the Crossroads” – Up Jumped the Devil

While both of these stories take an unprecedented look at blues guitarist Robert Johnson, the Netflix documentary expl…

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Read below to learn about Jerome Pohlen’s research and writing of his newest book, The Apollo Missions for Kids, including which activities he recommends and what he hopes kids will take away from reading it.



While there have been multiple books for kids about specific Apollo missions, your…

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