Those of us in the library history community are familiar with the fantastic work of Mike Selby, Deputy Director of Cranbrook Public Library in British Columbia, Canada, and author of the Choice-reviewed “highly recommended” book Freedom Libraries: The Untold Story of Libraries for African Americans in the South. I’m excited to let everyone know that Mike has just released his next book: Who We Are – 100 Years of History – Cranbrook Public Library. As I have noted when the first chapter was released as a teaser, Mike’s new book has the same journalistic flair and engaging storytelling as Freedom Libraries. It is packed full of incredibly well-done galleries of photos. Every page you flip to will draw you in and make you want to learn more.
This will be a great acquisition for fans of Mike’s work and for those who wish to learn about and support (proceeds go to Cranbrook Public Library) Canadian libraries. Also recommended as an exemplar for anyone out there planning to write their local library’s history! Copies are available for purchase via the link below:
Best,
Brett