There Are No Children Here There Are No Children Here There Are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing Up in the Other America is a 1992 biography by Alex Kotlowitz that describes the experiences of two brothers growing up in Chicago's Henry Horner Homes. It won the Carl Sandburg award. The Rivers brothers, like many in the Henry Horner Homes, live with their mother, LaJoe. The boys' father, Paul, drifts in and out of the apartment, however his income mostly supports his drug habit and alcoholism. Together, they have eight children, their first being born when LaJoe was 14. LaShawn and Weasel
Why There Are Mountains an 8.3/10, writing ""Why There Are Mountains" ends up being like any great result of wanderlust—here, the journey is the end not the means; fortunately, that gives "Why There Are Mountains" astounding replay value." The album also received a "Best New Music" designation in the review. The album has appeared on a few end-of-year albums lists. Pitchfork Media named "Why There Are Mountains" the 43rd best album of 2009. It was also named the number one album of the year on "The Daily Cardinal"'s list of the Top 15 Albums of 2009. Why There Are Mountains Why There Are Mountains