Mary Dempsey – Commissioner, Chicago Public Libraries
Adult: My Antonia by Willa Cather
“My Antonia is a quintessentially American story of immigrants’ triumph over adversity and hope.”

Arne Duncan – CEO, Chicago Public Schools
Children: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

Marcus Fizer – Bulls Forward
All Ages: The Bible (King James Version)
“It teaches the right way to live and the way to get to Heaven.”

Cortney “Baby Girl” Hicks – Power 92
Adult: Some Soul to Keep by J. California Cooper
“This book is full of life lessons that are told through humor and drama.”

Carol Hoiberg – wife of Bulls guard, Fred Hoiberg
Children: Ramona by Beverly Cleary and The Little House on the Prairie series
“These are fun books for kids!”

Fred Hoiberg – Bulls Guard
Adult and Children: All of the Harry Potter books by JK Rowling
“The entire series is entertaining for both adults and kids.”

Roger Mason, Jr. – Bulls Guard
Children: Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
“I like it because I’ve always liked eggs and it is a fun book to read to kids.”

John Paxson – Former Bulls Player and current Bulls radio analyst
Adult: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving and The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint by Brady Udall
“I look for books that have unusual and quirky characters that the author develops well. Both of these books fit that mold and I end up cheering for the main characters to succeed.”

Robin Robinson – Fox News Chicago
Adult: The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
“I love fantasy and science fiction. I also like Greek mythology and fables for elementary children.”

Jalen Rose – Bulls Guard
Adult: Acts of Faith by Iyanla Vanzant
“I enjoy reading inspirational books as well as reading Dr. Seuss to children. I also enjoy reading books by author Rosalyn McMillan.”

Jim Rose – WLS-TV News Sports Broadcaster
Adult: The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Haley
“It is the history of a man who maintained his dignity and honesty in the face of the lying, deceitful head of the nation of Islam, Elijah Muhammed.”

Tony Sculfield – WGCI-FM Morning Show DJ
Children: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Adult: Lord of the Flies by William Golding
“I also love horror books and would recommend them for adults as well.”

Bill Wennington – Former Bulls Player and current Player Development Coordinator
Adult: McNally books by Lawrence Sanders
Children: All Dr. Seuss books
“The McNally books are good suspense stories that revolve around your everyday guy who solves mysteries.”

Althea Williams – mother of Bulls guard Jay Williams
Children: Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes
Adult: Stephen King novels

Jay Williams – Bulls Guard
Adult: It by Stephen King
“It was the first long book I ever read and it kept me entertained through all 1,000 pages!”