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Liesel Meminger is a foster child living in Nazi Germany in 1939. Surrounded by violence, hardship, and war, Liesel is watched over by Death, who narrates her story. Here are links to our lists for the novel: Prologue–Part Two, Part Three–Part Four, Part Five, Part Six, Part Seven, Part Eight, Part Nine, Part Ten–Epilogue

Ender Wiggin is a brilliant but lonely young strategist in a world where children are trained to defend humankind against alien attacks.

Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his landmark "I Have A Dream" speech at the March on Washington on August 28th, 1963. In this article about the 50th anniversary of the event, journalist Trip Gabriel reflects on the speech, its legacy, and its relevance to the present day. Read the full text of the article here.