family

There Are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing Up in the Other America is a 1991 biography by Alex Kotlowitz that describes the experiences of two brothers growing up in Chicago's Henry Horner Homes. It won the Carl Sandburg award. *

"A Call to Action is a poignant and uncompromising analysis of the criminal/justice system which spends millions of dollars annually, and controls the lives of approximately one million inmates--of which nearly two-thirds are Black and members of other non-white groups. Of particular concern is the over-representation of Black men who traverse the criminal justice system as though it was especially designed for them."

This book showcases work by two poets, Albert DeGenova and Charles Rossiter. It "combines prose memoirs supplying context with poems supplying the rhythm and pulse of real lives." The updated second edition contains 11 new poems and updated text.

A collection of poems from the local author, Paul Carroll. Published in 1978, the compilation includes new material as well as poems previously featured in the Chicago Review, Beloit Poetry Journal, Choice, the Nation and more.

Time To Go: a Collection of Nancy B. Jefferson Alternative School Student Art and Creative Writing is an annual collection of poetry and art.

"Holly Dobson possesses an understated benevolent evilness. She is relentlessly driven by her unbreakable family values. Holly acts with remorseless conviction to protect her own regardless of the consequences....Along the way Holly discovers her purpose and finds redemption as a mother, a woman, lover, and ultimately something more than a mere human being."

A collage of memoir-type reflections, particularly musings on love and personal relationships, exaninations of religious faith and spirituality, and reflections on the death of the author's loved ones. Very much a personal zine.

"Author Teresa Jones walks readers through decades of her life, and shares valuable lessons that have been both beneficial as well as costly. Her life experiences will speak to anyone no matter the stage of life. 'Return to Your First Love' is a timely message that edifies, exhorts and encourages in times of uncertainty. Readers will be compelled and encouraged to seek a loving relationship with Jesus Christ."

Baha'i literature distributed form the Baha'i Temple in Wilmette.

Literature regarding the family as understood in the Baha'i faith, distributed at the Baha'i Temple in Wilmette, IL.