Category Archives: Alumni Authors
Elvis
Boston College graduate Lisa Rogers introduces young readers to the “King of Rock and Roll” in the new book, Elvis Presley: A Little Golden Book Biography. Illustrated by Luke Flowers, the biography educates youngsters about the singer, movie star, and … Continue reading
Thrive!
Licensed mental health clinician Karen Symanowicz, a 1999 Boston College graduate, is on a mission to help simplify the understanding of functional mental health. She has published THRIVE: Rethink Your Mental Health, Level Up Your Life, a step-by-step guide that … Continue reading
Fairy Godmother
Boston College graduate Jen Calonita explores the origins of one of Disney’s beloved magic makers in the new young adult book, Fairy Godmother (Disney Hyperion, 2024). From the publisher: “Before she created carriages out of pumpkins, fashioned gowns out of … Continue reading
‘Bothering to Love’
An international group of more than 20 scholars explores the realm of Catholic theological ethics through the contributions of Boston College Canisius Professor of Theology James F. Keenan, S.J., one of the most influential Catholic ethicists today. Co-edited by BC … Continue reading
The gift of giving
The word philanthropy comes from the Greek words meaning “love of humanity.” This important message is the heart of a new children’s book written by 2014 Boston College graduate Jessica Carbone. Philanthropy Means Love is a story about how helping … Continue reading
‘The Moral Vision of Pope Francis’
For more than a decade, Pope Francis has led the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing collegiality in ecclesial governance and focusing global priorities on the poor, the marginalized, and the environment. Pope Francis’s vision for the Church and the reluctance by … Continue reading
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Boston’s Black athletes
Boston College Associate Professor of the Practice Susan Michalczyk has contributed a chapter to the new book, Boston’s Black Athletes: Identity, Performance, and Activism (Rowman & Littlefield, 2024). The book, edited by Robert Cvornyek and Douglas Stark, interprets Boston’s contested … Continue reading
Colorful journey
The newly released Max’s Life in Blue is the debut children’s book by Boston College alumna Caysie Carter Harvey. Illustrated by Valerie Imparato, Max’s Life in Blue is a captivating tale of a young boy living in a world painted entirely in blue. The … Continue reading
Sand dunes and salty air
Secret, Hidden, and Forgotten Cape Cod (Omni Publishing, 2024) is a new book that unveils the lesser-known treasures of the iconic peninsula, from secluded shores and enchanting trails to secret places to watch the sun rise and set. The authors … Continue reading
Pickwick Club
On the night of July 4, 1925, the Pickwick Club, a five-story speakeasy in Boston, collapsed, killing 44 people and seriously injuring dozens more. In his book, Deathtrap: Boston’s Pickwick Club Disaster, 1961 Boston College graduate John Keefe, a retired … Continue reading
