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These incredible poetry books explore everything from gender identity to sexuality to race with reassuring but fierce poems that will spark your imagination.

The inaugural event will be held May 14 in East Liberty featuring author readings, book signings and hands-on activities for kids.

Plans are underway to celebrate all things books in one of the nation's ‘most literate cities.’

Tami Charles pens a poetic, lyrical text that is part love letter, part anthem, assuring readers that they always have, and always will, matter. This powerful, rhythmic lullaby reassures readers that their matter and their worth is never diminished, no matter the circumstance: through the joy and wonder of their first steps and first laughter, through the hardship of adolescent struggles and the pain and heartbreak of current events, they always have, and always will, matter. Accompanied by il...

A Place in the World University of Pittsburgh best-selling author Sharon G. Flake has a sequel that explores the bully of “The Skin Im In.” January 21, 2021 The first time I seen her I got a bad feeling inside. Not like I was in danger or nothing. Just like she was somebody I should stay clear of. To tell the truth, she was a freak like me. The kind of person folks can’t help but tease. That’s bad if you’re a kid like me. It’s worse for a new teacher like her.  – Opening of “Th...