Posts from Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library

The New York-based artist on her life, process and, of course, her favorite books.

Though our art display case at the Harry Belafonte 115th Street library has been temporarily closed to the public, we musn't forget to celebrate art...so we are doing so with a virtual edition.

With two fiction books - one about teen pregnancy, the other about a high schooler's change in passions - and a lauded nonfiction memoir, here are three titles sure to get your attention.

What are the best ways to inspire and encourage an intellectually gifted young person? How about reducing your garbage, improving the environment, and living more simply? We have two recommended books that answer those questions.

An arranged marriage, a young genie's adventures, and a look at eating disorders make up this edition's three recommended novels.

In this edition, we have a selection of books that highlight the passions of three young women - dance, softball, and cooking - including a novel by "Dance Mom" Maddie Ziegler.

In the 11th edition of the NYC Teen Author Festival, writers look back at where they were a decade ago, share their creative process, and talk about the current state of YA literature.

A 10-year-old girl running a motel front desk? Yep. Meet her and two other dedicated, curious kid characters, in this edition's three recommended books.

If you're curious about best practices in customer service, these two recommended books provide some timely, excellent advice.

Read about: the third installment of a wildly popular trilogy, a tale about bigoted culture in Australia, and the story of a young woman dealing with the trauma of her kidnapped sister returning to family life.

The challenges and bravery of mixed-race and transgender kids highlight this week's selections of recommended novels.

Indian, Pakistani, and Korean kids all experience challenges in these recommended novels.

Managing social interactions at school can be quite challenging, as illustrated by this week's selection of titles.

Two teenagers experience serious family challenges while trying to find their way to adulthood, in two books from author Jessica Verdi.

This edition's titles include a story about the haves and have-nots, an elephant refuge, and a family dealing with the stresses of a stroke.

In this edition of Booktalking, two girls move across time in an old mansion, and guide dogs play a role in two heartwarming stories.

Ever wonder what the daily life of a forensic psychologist is like? Check out the first entry in this Booktalking...

This year's Association of College and Research Libraries symposium included frank conversation about racial diversity, reclassification of library materials, and more. See our experience of the day, and mark your calendar for the 2019 symposium!

Young adult readers who love animals will appreciate this week's entry: Two recommendations focus on kids' relationships with furry friends, while a third follows the travels of a very special doll.