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10/14/2025

Another wonderful tribute to Gurney Norman and his book Kinfolks:

10/10/2025

Come to the Athens County Public Libraries in Athens, Ohio, on Saturday, October 11 at 10:00 AM for a joyful and engaging reading of Mara Giglio’s new children’s book, If You're Angry and You Know It, Go Outside — a beautiful story that helps kids explore emotions and the healing power of nature.

This event is perfect for families and young readers, and it's a wonderful opportunity to meet the author and celebrate storytelling together.
📖 Learn more about the book in this WOUB Public Media interview:
👉 https://woub.org/2025/10/01/if-youre-angry-and-you-know-it-go-outside-author-mara-giglio-on-helping-children-navigate-big-feelings/
📅 Event details:
👉 https://events.myacpl.org/event/family-storytime-36965
We hope to see you there!

In this episode of "Conversations From Studio B," Emily Votaw interviews Mara Giglio, author of "If You're Angry and You Know It, Go Outside: Tools to Cool Off Hot Feelings."

09/22/2025

📣 Join Us for a Virtual Book Talk! 📣
On September 25, 2025, the SportsAfrica Network is hosting a live discussion with author Todd Cleveland about his powerful new book, Africa and the Olympics: Winning Away From the Podium, published by OU Press.

🏅 Explore the untold stories of African athletes and their impact beyond medals and podiums. 📍 Learn more and register here: https://live.sportsafrica.org/index.php/africa-and-the-olympics/

📚 Special Offer!
Use promo code SA25 to receive:
🔹 30% off paperback and ebook
🔹 50% off hardcover
Shop at https://www.ohioswallow.com/9780896803527/africa-and-the-olympics/

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!

09/19/2025

🌟 Featured Book: Dolores Huerta Stands Strong by Marlene Targ Brill 🌟

During HIspanic Heritage Month we honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities—and there's no better way to celebrate than by sharing stories that inspire!

This empowering biography for young readers tells the story of Dolores Huerta, a fearless activist and labor leader who co-founded the United Farm Workers and coined the rallying cry, “Sí, se puede!” (Yes, we can!). Through courage and compassion, Dolores has spent her life fighting for justice, equality, and the rights of workers and women everywhere.

Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and family reading time, this book introduces young minds to a true changemaker whose legacy continues to shape our world.

📖 Let’s celebrate heroes like Dolores Huerta who remind us that one voice can spark a movement.

Save 20% with promo code WEB ➡️ https://www.ohioswallow.com/9780821423301/dolores-huerta-stands-strong/

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09/17/2025

"The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted."—James Madison
Dive into the heart of America's founding with Notes of Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787 by James Madison—a firsthand account of the ideas, arguments, and compromises that gave rise to the U.S. Constitution.

🗽 Get 20% off this essential read with promo code WEB.
https://www.ohioswallow.com/9780821407653/notes-of-debates-in-the-federal-convention-of-1787/

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09/03/2025

We’re proud to announce that Julie K. Rubini's biography "Virginia Hamilton: America’s Storyteller" has been selected by the Ohio Center for the Book to represent Ohio in the Great Reads from Great Places program THIS WEEKEND at the The Library of Congress National Book Festival 2025!

This powerful children's book honors the legacy of Virginia Hamilton, one of the most influential voices in American literature, and continues Julie’s mission to bring inspiring stories to young readers. Learn more in this interview: https://cpl.org/podcast-episode/celebrating-virginia-hamilton-with-julie-k-rubini/

Also exciting—this marks the third consecutive year that the Ohio Center for the Book has chosen a children’s title from Ohio University Press for this prestigious national spotlight. What an incredible testament to the impact of Ohio authors and publishers in shaping young minds through literature! 🎉📖

Ohio University Alumni Association Ohio Center for the Book Julie K. Rubini The Library of Congress

08/28/2025

📚✨ What a fantastic turnout at this week’s book signing event for Bicycling Through Paradise: Historical Tours Around Cincinnati! Author Kathleen Smythe drew a full house at Joseph-Beth, sharing stories and insights from a unique collection of bicycle tours exploring Cincinnati’s rich historical sites.

🚴‍♂️ From hidden landmarks to iconic neighborhoods, this book is perfect for history buffs, cycling enthusiasts, and curious explorers alike.

Don’t forget to grab your copy wherever books are sold or on our website: https://www.ohioswallow.com/9780821426579/bicycling-through-paradise/

Joseph-Beth Cincinnati

08/22/2025

📚 Meet the Authors!
Join Kathleen Smythe and Chris Hanlin at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Cincinnati, for a discussion and signing of Bicycling Through Paradise: Historical Tours Around Cincinnati.

🗓 Monday, August 25
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Joseph-Beth Booksellers

Discover the stories and history behind Ohio’s scenic cycling routes. Don’t miss this engaging evening!
👉 Details: https://www.josephbeth.com/event/kathleen-smythe-and-chris-hanlin-discussing-and-signing-bicycling-through-paradise-historical

08/15/2025

The trippiest road trip novel of all somehow didn't make this list of the best in the genre— https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/books/best-road-trip-books.html —but lucky for you, we have copies of the counterculture classic DIVINE RIGHT'S TRIP by Gurney Norman:
https://www.ohioswallow.com/9780917788420/divine-rights-trip/

08/14/2025

🇺🇸 Today we honor the bravery and brilliance of the Navajo Code Talkers.
Introduce young readers to their legacy with Thomas H. Begay and the Navajo Code Talkers, a powerful middle-grade biography.
📘 Learn more: https://bit.ly/Begay

A Junior Library Guild SelectionThomas H. Begay was one of the young Navajo men who, during World War II, invented and used a secret, unbreakable communicati...

08/04/2025

Congratulations to Kimberly Cleveland, author of Africanfuturism, winner of the Science Fiction Research Association (SFRA) Book Award for the best first scholarly monograph in science fiction! ⭐️

07/10/2025

We're moving to a smaller office, and that means free books for you! Visit Alden Library 101 on Monday, July 14, from 9 am to 4 pm. We have fiction, poetry, children's books, history, African studies, Appalachian studies, and more!

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