Staff Pick: The Upstairs House
In the novel The Upstairs House by Julia Fine, Megan has given birth to her first child Clara and is...
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A Reading List to Explore the Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
To deepen our understanding of the significance, history, and legacy of Juneteenth, which commemorates the freedom of enslaved African Americans... -
Staff Pick: Honey and Spice
I don’t remember what drew me to pick up this book. I’m a sucker for a good cover, so the... -
Staff Pick: Ephemeral City: Cheap Print and Urban Culture in Renaissance Venice
When we think about the introduction of print, we immediately think of the beginning of the Renaissance, the rebirth of... -
Illustrated Poetry in the Henrietta Hochschild Collection of Children’s Books
Poetry is a celebration of language and sound. Originating as an oral tradition, poems have moved audiences with their rhyme,... -
A Reading and Conversation with Poet Aaron Coleman
On April 3 and 4, Washington University Libraries hosted poet, translator, and Washington University alumnus (MFA ’15, PhD ’21) Aaron... -
The 2023 Neureuther Essay Award Winners
The Washington University Libraries are pleased to announce the winners of the 36th annual Neureuther Student Book Collection Essay Competition.... -
Arab American Writers in the Libraries
We mark National Arab American Heritage Month in April by highlighting books that explore the culture, heritage, experiences, and lives... -
New Books to Read During Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Washington University Libraries are highlighting some recently published books that tell stories of... -
Notable Books to Celebrate Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, the Washington University Libraries are sharing book recommendations on the subject of critical race... -
The Mike Lützeler Contemporary German Literature Collection
Visitors to John M. Olin library wandering the stacks of Level A, where most of our circulating collection of world... -
Margaret Wise Brown’s Celebration of the Seasons
While Margaret Wise Brown may not be a household name, her work graces the bookshelves of most children’s libraries, including...