Many of the books on this list could be paired with primary sources from the Library of Congress. Most of the titles would be categorized as young adult or adult in content. I was thinking that a high school library might do a state-focused display with these titles and primary sources combined.
Comments displayed by creation date
Replies displayed by creation date
Replies displayed by creation date
Thank you, 
Mary Johnson
, for suggesting this excellent library display idea.
In the case of my state of Michigan, the recommended title of Middlesex (which references the Detroit Riots of 1967) resulted in some interesting Library of Congress materials about an earlier race riot. A 1942 photograph, for example, documents a riot at the Sojourner Truth homes, a new U.S. federal housing project in Detroit.
Testimonials
-
I love that there is new info on the site daily!
-
I had a wonderful time working with the Library of Congress and learning about all of the resources at my fingertips!
-
The TPS Teachers Network has an equal exchange of ideas. You know it's not a place where you're being judged.
-
My colleagues post incredibly fine resources and ideas....the caliber of the suggestions and resources make me feel that I take a lot from it. It's a takeaway. And I hope that I can give back as much as I get.
-
Going into this school year, I have a fantastic new resource for my own instruction and to share with my colleagues!
-
I am very glad that I discovered the TPS Teachers Network through RQI. Great resources can be hard to find out there on the internet!
