2021: OWNING OUR STORIES
Read Brave Saint Paul is a new twist on the traditional city one-book program. Rather than a single book, the program revolves around a common theme relevant to our city. All readers — from our youngest children to our elders — are encouraged to engage in the program through reading, discussion, programming, and action.
The 2020 Read Brave theme is “Owning Our Stories: Rising Together for a Better Saint Paul”.
Watch for book selections and more information coming soon!
BOOK SELECTIONS
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2021 Read Brave Kids book picks coming soon.
EXPLORE READ BRAVE
Read Brave 2020
Here are the Winners of the Read Brave Kids 2020 Art Contest
We are proud to announce the winners of the Read Brave Kids library card art contest. Art was inspired by the environment and natural world.
Read Brave Kids Book Voting Winner Announced
The votes are in! Saint Paul kids ages 0-8th grade voted to choose this year's Read Brave Kids: Our Climate Crisis top reads.
Read Brave 2020 Live Blog
Follow along for the latest news about Cherie Dimaline's visit to Saint Paul.
Meet the 2020 Read Brave Author, Cherie Dimaline
Join author Cherie Dimaline for two public events this week including a Q&A and book signing.
Read Brave: Documentary Series
Come to the library and screen brave films focusing on our climate crisis with a facilitated discussion afterward.
Saint Paul Public Library on Twitter: "We had a great discussion…" | 2340968
We had a great discussion at Sun Ray Library's February book club featuring "The Marrow Thieves." Learn more about upcoming book clubs featuring more #ReadBrave titles: bit.ly/37LvbWJ.
How climate change, colonialism are spurring mass migration
In 2018, some 13.6 million people were uprooted from their homes, cumulatively adding to a record 70.8 million forcibly displaced.
Ann Griffin on Twitter: "Thanks @stpaullibrary for supporting…" | 2331232
Thanks @stpaullibrary for supporting our first graders with #READBRAVE books. We learned so much about taking care of our environment, we created our own mural to showcase our learning @GlobalArtsPlus @SPPS_Science @MsManthe
Eric Holthaus on Twitter: "So excited to work with the @stpaullibrary…" | 2297840
So excited to work with the @stpaullibrary to help organise community-level conversations about this necessary moment we have to transform and protect the one planet we all share.
McKnight Foundation on Twitter: "Thanks to @thefriends for sharing…" | 2293728
Thanks to @thefriends for sharing copies of @stpaullibrary’s #ReadBrave #OurClimateCrisis books with us! Our staff is excited to dive into these stories and join the @cityofsaintpaul and its residents in working toward #ClimateSolutions!
Climate Justice: Sketch Notes (from Books & Bars)
Sketch notes, created by Rebecca Moss, for the January Books & Bars discussion of "Climate Justice."
Dr. Kate Knuth on Twitter: "I love this civic capacity-building…" | 2283946
I love this civic capacity-building work on climate that is happening in the @stpaullibrary system.
Why Lake Superior Is Rising and What That Means for Duluth
The Great Lakes, to which Duluth owes so much, are changing as a result of slow geological processes as well as rapid climate change.
Weather 2050
America is warming fast. See how your city’s weather will be different in just one generation
Survival by Degrees: 389 Bird Species on the Brink
Two-thirds of North American birds are at increasing risk of extinction from global temperature rise.
How climate change will impact the Boundary Waters
The Boundary Waters may seem unchangeable and stoic. But humankind's actions over time are far too much for nature.
