This is a work that honors the strength and resourcefulness of Cuban refugees who risked everything in their quests for freedom. Antonio Gordon’s comprehensive "The Cuban Exodus of 1994" details how many Cubans, desperate over the... Read More

Kids (ages 9 and up) and adults will delight in this collection of cars, boats, planes, trains, spaceships, and more, all constructed with Legos. Designs are arranged by theme and include an airport, a race track, a harbor, and even a... Read More

The confusion of adolescence is captured in hi-fi, and the seams of identity are exposed in all of their ragged beauty. Jane Alvey Harris’s "Riven" traces a critical juncture in a teen’s mental health. When an elaborate fantasy... Read More

Only a third party can tame the “Beltway Beast,” says Moon in a tone of controlled, well-thought-out frustration. The Beltway Beast: A Challenge to Our Democracy by Munir Moon is a concise look at a litany of problems with the... Read More