The Art of the Read-Alike
Because of my years of experience running book clubs, I have somewhat of a reputation. My friends and family jokingly call me a walking encyclopedia of books––a side effect of … Read More
Cook Reads
New Resource: Guide to Poetry Books We Read
Celebrating Poetry Month in April 2021 inspired us at Books We Read to develop a new library guide called Books We Read: Poetry. The guide offers suggested poems as well … Read More
Writing poetry: Why do we write?
I don’t usually “get” poetry. I secretly scoffed at my friends in undergrad who called themselves poets. The Poetry Club seemed like a contest to out-pretentious and out-angst one another. … Read More
Poets to Try
Looking to get into poetry but not sure where to start? We’ve got some ideas, cross-posted here from our upcoming LibGuide called Books We Read: Poetry. Take a look at … Read More
Reflection: Graphic Design and Poetry
Our advanced graphic design workshop “Graphic Design is my Passion – The Sequel” was a big success on Friday, April 23, 2021. Thank you all for attending and creating some … Read More
Poetry Festival in New Jersey
As part of our ongoing series for National Poetry Month, we’re pleased to feature new Chang Library Graduate Assistant Alissa Renales’ remembrance of the Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival, held … Read More
Covid-19 Books for Children
With no kids in the house for a long time, I can only imagine how difficult it is for parents with small children in these days. The first day my … Read More
Science and Poetry
During the month of April, Poetry Month, we at Books We Read shouldn’t abandon our main focus: science. After all, Chang is a science library! Here comes the missing post … Read More
Coming Up: Graphic Design Workshop
Join us for a fun stressbuster event on Friday, April 23, 2 pm. Registration is open for our workshop Graphic Design is my Passion: The Sequel! Register Now! You may … Read More
Pure Heart: Context in Poetry
April is National Poetry Month. Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, it “reminds the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture … Read More