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Congressman and American icon, John Lewis presents his book March: Book One as part of the HPL Quarterly Series.
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ORGANIZED LOVE Exhibit and events celebrating world peace and the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi.
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Happy 2015 everyone! I hope your year has gotten off to a fantastic beginning. Speaking of new beginnings there are several new things at HPL. If you haven’t gotten your new HPL MY Link library Card, powered by our partners at H-E-B, please stop by any HPL location and pick one up. And, as usual, your Houston Public Library offers a wide variety of great programs and services. Last year we offered over 18,000 programs and this year promises to be just as full of exciting and interesting cultural, educational, informative and fun opportunities for creating and learning for the whole family. I am delighted to share with you that HPL is launching an exciting new citywide reading program called HPLQ - that’s short for HPL Quarterly. Each quarter of the year we will be promoting a great book and exciting programs related to that book. We are honored that HPLQ’s inaugural book is the groundbreaking graphic novel, March: Book One, an engaging and award-winning first-hand account of Congressman John Lewis’ lifelong struggle for civil and human rights. The book spans his youth in rural Alabama, his life-changing meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the birth of the Nashville Student Movement aimed at tearing down segregation.
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On Sunday, February 8th, at 6:30pm, the Houston Public Library and Houston Public Library Foundation will host Congressman John Lewis at the Wortham Theater Center. The Congressman and his co-author, Andrew Aydin, will be speaking about March: Book One. Congressman Lewis is considered one of the most courageous persons the Civil E-READERS AND Rights Movement ever produced. He has dedicated his life MOBILE DEVICES 10 to protecting human rights and securing civil liberties. Roll Call Magazine said, “John Lewis…is a genuine American hero and moral leader who commands widespread respect FAVORITE DOWNLOADS 11 in the chamber.” Tickets to this event are free. For ticketing information, please call 832-393-1652.
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Houston Public Library Quarterly (HPLQ) is a citywide reading program that aims to cultivate a shared community experience through coordinated activities, events and exchanges based on four books, each featured independently and as part of a recurring literary series.
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Houston Public Library Quarterly FOUR BOOKS FOR HOUSTON Exploring March: Book One Civil Rights Movement, Overcoming Injustice through Nonviolence, Illustrated Storytelling, Memoir Writing and More! HPL’s inaugural “FOUR BOOKS FOR HOUSTON” series launches with the groundbreaking graphic novel, March: Book One, an engaging and award-winning first-hand account of John Lewis’ lifelong struggle for civil and human rights. Spanning his youth in rural Alabama, his life-changing meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the birth of the Nashville Student Movement aimed at tearing down segregation through non-violent lunch counter sit-ins, March: Book One builds to a climax on the steps of City Hall. Presented in observance of African American History Month and in conjunction with the exhibit, Organized Love: Ideas on Non-violence, on view at the Houston Public Library’s African American Library at the Gregory School.
Book covers of March: Book One and March: Book Two
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Congressman John Lewis is an American icon, one of the key figures of the civil rights movement. His commitment to justice and nonviolence has taken him from an Alabama sharecropper’s farm to the halls of Congress, from a segregated schoolroom to the 1963 March on Washington, and from receiving beatings from state troopers to receiving the Medal of Freedom from the first African American president.
Presentation and book signing by Congressman John Lewis and co-author Andrew Aydin
Andrew Aydin is the co-author (with Congressman John Lewis) of the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel March: Book One. Hailing from Atlanta, he currently serves as Digital Director & Policy Advisor to Rep. Lewis in Washington, D.C. Previously, he served as Communications Director and Press Secretary during Rep. Lewis’ 2008 and 2010 re-election campaigns, as District Aide to Rep. John Larson (D-CT), and as Special Assistant to Connecticut Lt. Governor Kevin Sullivan. Andrew is a graduate of the Lovett School in Atlanta, Trinity College in Hartford, and Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
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Sunday, February 8, 2015 | 6:30 PM Wortham Theater Center’s Cullen Theater 500 Texas Avenue, 77002
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WORLD CAFÉ Thursday, January 22, 2015 | 6 PM Central Library 500 McKinney, TX 77002
Author of The Keys are Being Passed, Rev. Jonathan Augustine, discusses the interaction between law and religion that resulted in the gains of the Civil Rights Movement in 1964 and 1965 and how that approach can be applied HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS today.
African American History Month The Houston Public Library celebrates African American History Month during the months of January and February with several events to be held at its neighborhood libraries. These events are in honor of all those African Americans who throughout history helped form this country. The community is invited to join the Library’s celebration with educational programs and entertaining activities for the entire family. All events and programs are free and open to the public.
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The book is not only a look back, but also a look forward, giving the reader a look at what it will Thursday, November 14, 2013 | 6-8 PM African American History Month was originated by Harvardfor usGallery and future of Americans to 77 Central Library | take 1st Floor Area |generations 500 McKinney | Houston, TX trained historian Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950), who founded The World Café “accept is a public forum co-sponsored and by the Houston the keys of responsibility legacy” that Pu andand the United Nations Association. The purpose is to highlight globa the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1915 were and continue to be passed to all Americans by raise Houstonians’ awareness of their impact on our community as wel Negro History Week in 1926 to promote research and awareness of those who took a stand and changed opportunities to address them at the local level. The Worldour Cafécountry encourage contributions by people of African descent. The Association for the Globally.during the 1960s. Rev. Augustine reminds us that to “Think Act Locally.” Study of Negro Life and History later became the Association for the the Movement encompasses more than just the Study of African American Life and History. Customers can research NOVEMBER’S TOPIC: DIALOG fight for racial equality ON that IMMIGRATION we are all familiar Featured the many contributions made by African Americans to Houston and Panelists: with, but also the fight for environmental fairness • Benito Juarez, Mayor’s Office of International Communities Texas by visiting the Library’s Special Collections, which include: and educational reforms that will lead to better • Representative, Mexican American Legal and Education Fund the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) in the historic educational outcomes our (women nation’srefugees) children. • Anne Chandler, Director, Tahirih Justicefor Center Julia Ideson Building, The African American Library at the Gregory The World is a public forum designed to • Attorney Frances Valdez, Café DREAMers School, and the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research. • Honorable Teta Banks, President, United and Nations Association highlight global issues raise Houstonians’ These facilities provide researchers a variety of materials such as awareness of their impact on our community. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit, family histories, manuscripts, archival records, maps, films, tapes, Enjoy a complimentary coffee bar and thoughtwww.houstonlibrary.org or call 832-393.1313. photographs, architectural drawings, and much more. provoking dialogue at this series co-sponsored by the Houston Public Library and the United Nations For more information on African American History Month at your Association. For more information, visit: Library visit www.houstonlibrary.org/aahm. www.houstonlibrary.org/worldcafe UNA-Houston Chapter
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EVENTS AT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LIBRARY AT THE GREGORY SCHOOL 1300 Victor St. Houston, Texas 77019 The African American Library at the Gregory School located in the historic Freeman’s Town is housed in the Edgar M. Gregory School, which served as the first public school for African Americans in Houston. The first library of its kind in Houston and one of the few African American libraries in the country, the Gregory School serves as a resource to preserve, promote, and celebrate the rich history and culture of African Americans in Houston, the surrounding region, and the African Diaspora.
FEATURED Who’s Winning?
Friday, February 7, 2015 | 1 PM
When the choice was made by Black and White civic leaders in 1960 not to publicize the desegregation of lunch counters in Houston, many Houstonians were angered not only by the act itself but also by the apparent concealment of the information by the city’s leading media outlets. Jade Cooper’s work Who’s Winning? visually questions the strategy implemented by Houston leaders to eradicate discriminatory acts. In response to Cooper’s piece, join us for a Game Day and Chess Tournament. Games will be provided.
In Reaction to the Civil Rights Movement Friday, February 7, 2015 | 2:30 PM
There is an increasing need for meaningful discourse, particularly on the issues highlighted by the Civil Rights Movement. Join Organized Love: Ideas on Non-violence artist Anthony Suber as he recontextualizes the purpose and latent meaning behind photographs, writings, and art that have been created in reaction to civil disobedience and non-violent struggle.
Play — Our Feet Can Tell a Story Thursday, February 12, 2015 | 11AM
This production celebrates the profound cultural contributions of African Americans through music and dance. Written by Houston playwright, Thomas Meloncon. Recommended for all ages. Seating limited. Call for reservations.
Houston Ebony Opera Guild — Robert A. Henry Lecture 2015 — The Art and Craft of the African
American Composer: An exploration of the work and audience expectations of African American composers.
Saturday, February 14, 2015 | 2 PM Led by Dr. John L. Cornelius, the discussion will focus on primary aspects of the artistic impulse: What makes a composer write in a way that is different than before? Is the level of expectation greater, lesser or the same for African-American composers? Nathaniel Dett’s The Ordering of Moses and Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concerts will be examined through excerpts, anecdotes and historical comparisons for insight into their gestation and fruition. Co-sponsored by Friends of Houston Ebony Opera Guild.
Du Bois Was Wrong, The Problem of the 20th and 21st Century is the Color Line Saturday, February 28, 2015 | 2 PM
Dr. James Jones III, instructor at Prairie View A&M University’s History Department, is an expert in contemporary African American history and has authored numerous publications. This community discussion will revolve around the idea that since the issue of race is still plaguing America, we must now begin to question what is the responsibility of the group that Du Bois characterizes as the Talented-Tenth to an African American community that lags behind other communities.
For more information on these events and on the Gregory School collection visit www.houstonlibrary.org/events
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ORGANIZED LOVE Join Organized Love: Ideas on Non-violence participating artists as they discuss their processes for creating their works in the exhibition. Readings by Thomas Meloncon and Garry Reece.
Organized Love: Ideas on Non-violence Panel Discussion and Selected Readings February 21, 2015 | 2 PM
The African American Library at the Gregory School 1300 Victor Street Houston | Texas 77019
Non-violent social movements of the 20th century have continually posed the question of how non-violence can be a force for change in society. Organized Love: Ideas on Non-violence, features sixteen contemporary artists and writers responding to the history of non-violent struggle in Houston and its aesthetic. Inspired by various archival collections in the city, participating artists will respond to materials found in their choice archive through a broad range of approaches and media, including painting, sculpture, and installation. Participants of Gandhi’s Legacy: Houston Perspectives is an initiative of the Menil Collection with cultural, educational, and social justice organizations in the Greater Houston area.
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LECTURE “The Changing Face of Houston’s African-American Community: Findings from 33 Years of Houston Surveys” Thursday, February 19, 2015 | 6 PM
Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research Carriage House | 5300 Caroline St., 77004
Stephen Klineberg, Founding Director of Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, reports on central findings with responses from community leaders including Dr. Rod Paige, former U.S. Secretary of Education.
AFRICAN AMERICANHISTORY MONTH Civil Rights Books
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Roy Wilkins, The Quiet Revolutionary and the NAACP By Yvonne Ryan
Revolution by Deborah Wiles
Parting the Water: American in the King Years 1954-63 by Taylor Branch
Controversy and Hope: The Civil Rights Photographs of James Karales by Julian Cox and Rebekah Jacob
Gospel of Freedom by Jonathan Rieder
Sharing the Prize by Gavin Wright
REMEMBERING OUR HISTORY
March 2015 is the anniversary of the walk from Selma to Montgomery; a significant event that shaped the Civil Rights Movement of America. This page provides serveral books and resources covering this era in American history and other historical moments in black culture.
African American Studies Center
Includes articles, maps, and timelines about African Americans.
Books Written by African American Authors
African American Biographical Database The largest electronic collection of biographical information on African Americans from 1790 to 1950.
African American Heritage
This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans.
Chicago Defender Historical Archive
The Perfect Marriage by Kimberla L. Roby
A Lesson Before Dying by Earnest J. Gaines
Kingonomics By Rodney Sampson
Zone One by Colson Whitehead
Integrity by Stephen L. Carter
Wild Seed Octavia E. Butler
Full page view of the Chicago Defender from 1910-1975.
Slavery in America
A digital collection of over 600 documents: personal narratives, pamphlets, political speeches, sermons, plays, songs, poetic and fictional works published between the 17th and late 19th. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON RESOURCES VISIT: www.houstonlibrary.org/research/databases
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E-readers and Devices
Did you receive an e-reader for the holidays? Trying to save money on e-books? Or maybe you just want some fresh, new reads! We’ve got you covered. Houston Public Library already has amazing e-book and e-audiobook resources including OverDrive, Hoopla, and OneClickDigital. We’ve searched even further to spotlight the best free e-book resources of the web. Explore and find what best meets your digital book needs. Project Gutenberg Project Gutenberg was the original one-stop shop for e-books. In fact, its founder, Michael Hart, was one of the first creators of e-books. Project Gutenberg contains over 45,000 e-books for you to choose from including classics like Pride and Prejudice and A Tale of Two Cities.
E-READERS AND DEVICES
Amazon Free Books While exploring Amazon’s free e-books you can easily find hidden treasures. This is the best place to find books that authors list for free for a limited time or books that fill a need for genres you’ve been curious about. A few great reads include Rikki-Tikki-Tavi by Rudyard Kipling and Ted Dekker’s Water Walker.
The holidays brought you love,
ManyBooks.net This collection of over 29,000 titles has downloads for many types of devices. They have everything from the classics to unique interests along with a variety of independently published books. A good place to start is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The exciting part is that you get to keep these forever!
joy and a new e-reader or mobile device. Now its time to get the most out of your new electroinc toy. Visit the HPL Blog and learn about your device and some of the best apps and e-resources.
iBooks for iOS This free app is Apple’s e-book and e-audiobook catalog. They offer many new and popular titles free and the rest at affordable prices. They include whole lists of free books that are the First in a Series, the Getting Started Great Free Books category and they also have a Free Book of the Week. Google Play Store For Android devices, the Google Play Store also contains a full e-book catalog to choose from. This contains best sellers, top authors and other delightful discoveries. They also have a free classics section. From Rudyard Kipling to Zane – they have what you are looking for.
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Houston Public Library and its partner OverDrive are excited to offer downloadable e-books, to our customers. Below are some favorites and new downloads available for you to enjoy.
By Leah Wilson
By Gillian Flynn
By Veronica Roth
By Peter Carey
By Cheryl Strayed
By Paula Hawkins
By Ilyasah Shabazz
By Malcolm Gladwell
By Laura Hillenbrand
By Steven D. Levitt and Stephen Dubner
Visit our catalog to download more audiobooks and e-books www.houstonlibrary.org and search our catalog.
KIDS/TEENS
By Steven D. Levitt and Stephen Dubner
We Shall Over Come by Debbie Levy (Illustrated by Vaness Brantley-Newton)
Mister and Lady Day by Amy Novesky (Illustrated by Vaness Brantley-Newton)
Nelson Mandela by Kadir Nelson
The Jazz of Our Street by Fatima Shaik
I Have a Dream by Kadir Nelson
We March by Shane W. Evans
March, Book One by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin
Martin & Mahalia - His Word • Her Song by Andrea Pinkney & Brian Pinkney
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