YOUth Review: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

The book Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell poses the question: “what makes high-achievers different?” “I want to convince you that these … More

Interview with Mary Beth Leatherdale

Mary Beth Leatherdale writes, edits and consults on books, magazines and digital resources for children and youth. She is the … More

Nicole and special guest Shauna are talking Massey Lectures this week. Have you read or listened to any of these … More

March 7, 2020 1. Educated, Tara Westover “Tara Westover is living proof that some people are flat-out, boots-always-laced-up indomitable.”–USA … More

February 29, 2020 1. Open Book, Jessica Simpson Jessica reveals for the first time her inner monologue and most intimate … More

January 25, 2020 1. Talking To Strangers, Malcolm Gladwell A powerful examination of our interactions with strangers. 2. You Are … More

December 21, 2019 1. Strange Planet, Nathan W. Pyle Covers a full life cycle of the planet’s inhabitants. 2. … More

November 23, 2019 1. Me, Elton John Music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life. 2. Scotty, … More

October 18, 2019 1. Becoming, Michelle Obama An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir. 2. Educated, Tara Westover “Tara Westover is … More

When most people think of racists they conjure up images of men in white pointed hoods burning crosses. But as … More