Baylor University Academy for Leader Development

The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore
Two kids with the same name, liv­ing in the same city. One grew up to be a Rhodes Scholar, decorated com­bat veteran, White House Fellow and business leader. The other is serv­ing a life sen­tence in prison for felony mur­der. Here is the story of two boys and the journey of a generation. Told in alternating dramatic narratives that take read­ers from heart-wrenching losses to moments of surprising redemption, The Other Wes Moore tells the story of a generation of boys trying to find their way in a challenging and at times, hostile world.

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Mahalia Mouse Goes to College by John Lithgow
Mahalia Mouse and her family live underneath Dunster House, an old Harvard dormitory. Foraging for food for her younger brothers and sisters, Mahalia gets trapped in a backpack and then finds herself inside a classroom far from home. Mahalia, intrigued by the lecture, starts attending classes and soon becomes a full-time student -- all the while wondering about the fate of her family. But when graduation day finally arrives, Mahalia has a wonderful surprise waiting for her. Written as part of his keynote address at Harvard's commencement, this latest book from John Lithgow (class of '67) incorporates his trademark witty rhymes and includes a CD of him reading the text at the commencement. Mahalia's story has an inspiring message for graduates or anyone whose success is worthy of celebration.

Resources: Find both books at the Waco-McLennan County Library and the Hewitt Library

The Other Wes Moore
Discussion Guide
Essay Contest – Due Oct 11
Random House

Mahalia Mouse Goes to College
Discussion Guide
Simon & Schuster

Nov. 17: Wes Moore in Waco

• 11:30 a.m. – Keynote Speaker at the Greater Waco Education Summit. Register at EducateWaco.com
• 7 p.m. – Free Community Speech at First Baptist Church Waco, 500 Webster Avenue. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
  
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