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 Brightside Books and Seller and Book Club features articles and stories that empower us. IN THE NEWS The Newberry Library and The Pattis Family Foundation are pleased to announce the winner of the second annual   $25,000   Pattis Family Foundation Chicago Book Award.   Toya Wolfe , author of   Last Summer on State   Street , will receive the award, which celebrates works that transform public understanding of   Chicago , its history, and its people. Toya Wolfe, Pattis Award Winner for Last Summer on State Street " Toya Wolfe's  debut novel is an endearing, memorable, and page-turning work with broad appeal and deep ' Chicago  heart,'" said  Daniel Greene , former President and Librarian of the Newberry and Pattis Award jury member. "Set during an important turning point in the history of public housing in  Chicago ,  Last Summer on State Street  is a compelling story of friendship, community, and home." "It is such an incredible blessing to receive

 “Remembering Memorial Day” Contributor: Staff Sgt Reginal G. Lyerly Ret US Armed Forces Memorial Day is a holiday observed on the final Monday in May. The purpose of this holiday is honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States Military. This observance was initially known as Decoration Day. The origin dates back to the Civil War. During this time, many Americans visit state/national cemeteries and memorials. One of the most common practices is to place flowers on the grave as place a small American Flag. Some people hold family gatherings in order to honor the sacrifices of the fallen. This is usually considered the unofficial start of summer within the United States. Memorial Day has evolved to commemorating all American military personnel who died in all our nation’s wars. In 1968, the United States Congress passed the Uniform Monday Act. This legislation officially declared Memorial Day an observed Federal Holiday. The final Monday in May is an official Feder