new york (n.y.)

"In November 1909, thousands of factory workers walked off the job to protest the terrible working conditions in New York City factories. Joining the picket lines was dangerous, with thugs and police officers harassing picketers, but the protests stirred action. Many factory owners finally agreed to some of the workers' demands and improved conditions. But nothing changed for workers at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, and those workers would pay a high price for the company's dangerous conditions. In 1911, a devastating fire swept through the Triangle factory, killing 146 workers. In the months following the tragedy, the rights of workers finally gained real traction as the state government formed a safety commission and enacted new safety laws"--Provided by publisher.

A modern retelling of the myth, Orpheus and Eurydice, in which Eury leaves Puerto Rico for the Bronx, haunted by losing all to Hurricane Maria and by evil spirit Ato, and meets a bachata-singing charmer, Pheus.

Text and illustrations introduce young readers to the life of Typhoid Mary, the first known healthy carrier of Typhoid fever, who infected people due to poor hygiene, and explains why good hygiene is important.

As they look forward to the New York City Marathon in which their friend Mr. B. will run, the Vanderbeeker children learn that one of their good friends is homeless.

A memoir in which the author describes her journey from living in an insular community of Hasidic Jews, where she was raised by her strictly religious grandparents, to an alternative life of independence and freedom.

Young Benji accompanies his Bubbe Rosa around New York City to collect ingredients for Shabbat dinner. Bubbe Rosa is impatient and easily overwhelmed with what's happening around her, crankily expressing her opinions about young people, while Benji patiently guides her and helps her find what they need. Along their walk, Bubbe Rosa remembers details about her life, including memories from Nazi persecution and an old romance, giving readers insight into her behavior. Though they come from different generations, Benji's bond with Bubbe Rosa transcends her negativity and is solidified when they return home to prepare for their shared family meal.

When coder extraordinaire Ashley's well-defined college prep plans veer off course, she decides to have fun during spring break and, for the first time, follow her heart.

An illustrated biography of the life of Pura Belpr?, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City.

Presents the companion book to the PBS television series on the history of American Broadway musicals and includes over five hundred images with lyrics, maps, and archival material.

A Broadway reference book featuring information about Broadway musicals, with a variety of statistics and inside information, plus critical reception, cast lists, and pithy commentary about each show.