Catalog Search Results
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Deep in the bowels of a New York Public Library lies a dragon: a monstrous coal furnace that Sharon's father, the live-in custodian, must feed every night. A moving examination of family secrets, forgiveness, and the power of language, Feeding the Dragon explores Sharon's life growing up in the library and the fire she never allowed to fade." --
Author
Series
Language
English
Appears on these lists
2021 Summer Top Picks for High Schoolers
2021 Summer Top Picks for Middle Schoolers
2022 Caudill Award Nominees
More Lists...
2021 Summer Top Picks for Middle Schoolers
2022 Caudill Award Nominees
More Lists...
Formats
Description
"A stunning graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps during World War II. Experience the forces that shaped an American icon -- and America itself -- in this gripping tale of courage, country, loyalty, and love. George Takei has captured hearts and minds worldwide with his captivating stage presence and outspoken commitment to equal rights. But long before he braved new...
Language
English
Description
Part documentary, part narrative, this experimental, quasi-documentary ensemble work is a "speculative re-enactment" based partly on Asili's own experiences in a West Philadelphia Black liberationist group. Infusing this documentary scaffold is a scripted drama centered on a young man who inherits a sprawling, multi-story house in West Philadelphia from his grandmother and decides to refashion the property into a collective of young, Black artists...
Language
English
Description
Begin again: British songwriter Gretta is adrift in Manhattan after getting dumped by her philandering rock star boyfriend. While playing at an open mic night at a local bar, she is discovered by struggling music producer Dan. Sensing her songwriting potential, Dan pushes Gretta to sign with him and record an ambitious outdoors album all across the city.
The big sick: Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love...
Similar Searches
These searches are similar to the search you tried. Would you like to try one of these instead?