Choosing to Participate is on view at the Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center until November 11. The exhibit encourages people of all ages to recognize and learn about a democratic society by looking at stories that show courage, initiative, and compassion. The exhibit has a special feature that celebrates local, often unsung heroes that are making a difference in Chicago. Educators can sign up now to tour the exhibit with their classes. Facing History: If you were in Liesel's shoes and you had to rescue just one book, which book would it be? Ward : I think I might actually save The Book Thief! I just love it that much! It would either be that or A Prayer for Owen Meany [by John Irving]. *************** Rebecca Ward lives in Chicago and was a teacher before she joined the staff of Facing History and Ourselves. She used The Book Thief -- which she's read cover to cover four times! -- in her classroom. Archives Tags RSS Funding for Now Is The Time is provided by the Hive Chicago Learning Network through the Smart Chicago Collaborative , a joint project of The Chicago Community Trust , the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the City of Chicago .