Book reading is certainly one of the most absorbing habits. For young adults who love to read, finding some good books to read is very essential. Writing a book review can help you to improve your language and writing skills.

The Book Thief

Listed on The New York Times Children’s Best Seller List for over 100 weeks, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is the story of a young girl in the Nazi camps set during World War Ⅱ. So, if you love history and wish to learn how the life was during Adolf Hitler’s time, read this historic book.

The Diary of Young Girl

Even Anne Frank can not have imagined that, her personal diary written during World War Ⅱ would become such a popular book. It’s a must read that describes the situation of a family in the evils of wars through the eyes of a teenager.

Animal farm

Animal Farm is one of the most popular books by George Orwell. It is just a reflection of the Stalin and World War I period that has been so creatively presented in this book. It is an interesting example of how literature can be used to present conditions common in the society.

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the great American novels in the history, and is certainly a great pick for young adults. Young Huck Finn and his mischief along with the colorful description of people around the Mississippi River make this novel a great book to read.

King's College Summer School

King's College Summer School is an annual( 每年的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King' s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.

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Invisible Dialogues and Invented Languages

•October 13, 2018

This discussion will examine self­taught artists who use coded or invented languages in their work. Artists include Melvin Edward Nelson, and Carlo Keshishian. Exploring the relationship between language and visual expressions, it seeks to find out how some unreadable words, letters, and symbols communicate meaning.

•6：30 pm－8：00 pm

•$10 members, students, seniors; $12 non­members

Art and Storytelling

•October 20, 2018

Artist Ernesto Caivano will discuss the connection of drawing and stories in his work, while examining how his explorations of storytelling relate to his previous works.

Another activity includes conversations with artists and scholars, providing a good opportunity to engage with the central themes and histories found in the artwork.

•6：30 pm－7：30 pm

•$5 members, students, seniors; $8 non­members

Self­Taught Genius

•October 27, 2018

Sponsor Sarah Suzuki will discuss selected drawings and prints on view in the exhibition Highlights from Self­Taught Genius on a guided gallery tour.

The program is held together with the exhibition Highlights from Self­Taught Genius at the newly opened Self­Taught Genius Gallery in Long Island City, Queens.

•6：00 pm－7：00 pm

•$5 members, students, seniors; $8 non­members

Gender, Politics, and Textiles (纺织品)

•November 3, 2018

Art historian Julia Bryan­Wilson will present an illustrated overview of her publication Fray: Art and Textile Politics. Julia will explore the relationship between textiles, gender, and war. The book signing will follow the discussion.

•6：30 pm－8：00 pm

•$8 members, students, seniors; $10 non­members