December 8 is the anniversary of the death of John Lennon. Many around the world will take time on that day to remember the life of the rock star, peace activist, and cultural icon. We’re pleased to host a talk with James A. Mitchell, author of the critically acclaimed The…
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Currently appearing on Broadway as Mary Wells in Motown the Musical, N'Kenge is one of the most versatile new performers in the world of popular and classical music. She has appeared at the White House and the United Nations, has taken lead roles in operas by composers ranging…
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Alex Hortis, the author of The Mob and The City, was born and raised in Minnesota, a couple of hours northwest of Minneapolis. He first came to New York City as a student at New York University School of Law. The Mob and the City is his first full-length book. What inspired you…
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David Ezra Stein is an author-illustrator whose previous books include LEAVES, winner of an Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award. His most recent children's picture book, I'm My Own Dog was just released this month. He lives in Kew Gardens, New York.I’m My Own Dog, started out as…
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Every month, Queens Library's expert staff will bring you the best of what's new in our collection. Check out these music recommendations for August. Calle 13 - MulitViral Calle 13 is a Puerto Rican hip-hop duo with very political messages. How political? WikiLeaks founder…
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