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“Choosing Love” co-authors Dawne Moon & Theresa Tobin explore how people can identify as both conservative Christians and a part of the LGBTQ+ community, and the lessons they can teach about relationships, inclusion and justice.

MPS educator and "JustUs and Books" creator Janette Justus joins Lake Effect's Joy Powers to discuss how she's reaching students with the power of reading.

Former Wisconsin Gov. Martin Schreiber discusses his new book, "My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer's Caregiver," about his wife's journey with Alzheimer's.

From the famous to the little-known, Robbins hopes readers can appreciate how Wisconsin has been a crossroad for people who have changed the world.

The latest children’s book by Milwaukee author Ebony Haynes encourages Black girls, of all ages, to embrace their uniqueness in a world that tries to diminish it.

Ahead of Milwaukee Zine Fest, Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski spoke with rare books librarian Timothy Rush to learn more about Central Library's zine collection.

The Wisconsin Historical Society's 'Voices & Votes' offers a civics lesson and highlights citizens who spoke up for change.

Lake Effect’s Joy Powers is joined by law professor Bernadette Atuahene, whose new book Plundered explores racist policies that impede Black and Hispanic homeownership in Detroit and throughout the nation.

Vel Phillips was much more than her listed accomplishments could ever show. We look at the book, "Valiant Vel" which explores the person behind the accomplishments.

Milwaukee native Ira Madison III is a cultural critic, TV writer and host of the podcast “Keep It.” His book “Pure Innocent Fun" explores media that inspired his career and impacted his life growing up as a Black gay man in Milwaukee.