Historical Fiction, Nonfiction, and WNBA Centennial RSVPs
Right after you remember to send in your centennial RSVP, why not check out a historical fiction book from now about the time of the WNBA founding?
Author: Katherine Akey
One Hundred Years: War Poetry as Honest Media
If you’re looking for an example that proves why literature matters beyond pointing out that the WNBA is in its hundredth year, use 1917’s war poetry.
One Hundred Years: First Meetings of 1917
Consider the historical moment of the WNBA’s founding as you reflect on the first strides made then and the progress we have and haven’t made since then.
One Hundred Years: Centennial Events and 1917 Fashion
As we get ready for the WNBA’s Centennial celebration, look forward to the upcoming events and backward to the fashion of the founders.
Folklore Friday: Superheroes and Female Warriors
For the final installment of our June Folklore Friday series, go ancient, modern, and retro all at once with female warriors and Wonder Woman.
Folklore Friday: Winter Maidens and Icy Queens
Escape the heat this Folklore Friday with Women of Winter: tales about snowy princesses, icy queens, and supernatural women who can’t get close to warmth!
Folklore Friday: Mermaids
Mermaids or Manatees or Coney Island Festivities? Read about everyone’s favorite little mermaid, her species’ origins, and who claimed to see mermaids!
Folklore Friday: Beauty and the Beast
Daydream about far off lands and once upon a time for Folklore Friday: Beauty and the Beast edition as you think about the bookish princess and her library!
BookExpo America and BookCon 2017!
It’s a big book week in New York: BookExpo America and BookCon 2017 begin on Wednesday and conclude on Sunday! Check out the event rundown before going!
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Over the long weekend, read one of these books representing a variety of experiences in honor of May being Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
