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#FridayReads Roundup: Children's Books for Pride Month & Artful Science Writing
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LGBTQ Books for the Youngest Readers
Pride Month is upon us, and it’s never too early to read children books that speak to LGBTQ equality.
Take Me Back to Manhattan: The Librarian Is In Podcast, Ep. 14
Frank and Gwen keep it local this week, from a fashion show at Jefferson Market and Open Book Night with Mid-Manhattan's Elizabeth Waters, to a great read about the city's Chintz Age and a karaoke trip around Broadway.
Six Louise Erdrich Books You Should Check Out
Over the course of her four decades as a writer, Erdrich has entranced critics and readers alike with her expert, compassionate portraits of Native American life.
For Fans of The Gene: An Intimate History
For fans of The Gene, discover seven more recent examples of artful science writing.
Lynn is reading The Girls by Emma Cline.
Gwen is reading Character, Driven by David Lubar.
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