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Teen Summer Reading Book BINGO: Read a book about an issue you care about.
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Better than we found it : conversations to help save the world
by Frederick Joseph
Drawing on interviews with prominent activists, authors, actors and politicians, this timely guide addresses some of the biggest issues of our day, from climate change to gun violence to transphobia, empowering readers to make the world a better place.
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The sum of us : how racism hurts everyone
by Heather C. McGhee
Now adapted for a new generation of young readers, leaders, thinkers and activists, this New York Times best-seller, which doubles as a call to action, examines how damaging racism is to all people and offers hope and real solutions so we can all prosper.
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Grand theft horse
by Greg Neri
Recounts the experiences of horse trainer Gail Ruffu, who stole a racehorse in order to save it, and ended up taking on the whole racing industry to fight for the humane treatment of animals
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Banned books : the controversy over what students read
by Meryl Loonin
According to the American Library Association (ALA), there were more attempts to ban books in 2021 than at any time since the group began tracking three decades earlier. The latest, unprecedented wave of book banning is driven mainly by conservative parents and politicians, who are also behind extreme new censorship laws in many states that restrict what teachers and students can read and discuss in the classroom. Free speech defenders say the laws are a threat to intellectual freedom--and democracy itself.
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Women discoverers : top women in science
by Marie Moinard
"From Ada Lovelace (computing) to Marie Curie (Physics and Chemistry), these exceptional women enabled the world to advance in all fields of science including space exploration (Mae Jemison), telecommunications (the actress also genius discoverer Hedy Lamarr), and Biology (Rosalind Franklin). An inspiration going counter to preconceived notions about women and science, presenting a diverse group from around the world"
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Sensory : life on the spectrum : an autistic comics anthology
by Bex Ollerton
"From artist and curator Bex Ollerton comes an anthology featuring comics from thirty autistic creators about their experiences of living in a world that doesn't always understand or accept them. Sensory: Life on the Spectrum contains illustrated explorations of everything from life pre-diagnosis to tips on how to explain autism to someone who isn't autistic, to suggestions for how to soothe yourself when you're feeling overstimulated. With unique, vibrant comic-style illustrations and the emotional depth and vulnerability of memoir, this book depicts these varied experiences with the kind of insight that only those who have lived them can have"
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How to be a (young) antiracist
by Ibram X. Kendi
This young adult edition of the #1 New York Times best-seller empowers teen readers to help create a more just society, encouraging them to think critically and build a more equitable world in doing so. Simultaneous eBook.
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Animal allies : 15 amazing women in wildlife research
by Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan
"These 15 women work with animals on land, air, and sea. Corina Newsome is saving seaside sparrows while Michelle LaRue uses satellites to study Antarctic birds. Lizzy Lowe takes on what many fear in researching spiders, and Erin Ashe lives out the dreamof many studying dolphins and whales. Kristen Hecht chases the elusive hellbender amphibian while Enikèo Kubinyi uses robots to get information on wolf pups"
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Crafting change : handmade activism, past and present
by Jessica Vitkus
This informative and inspiring exploration of craftivism, which uses handmade art to help others and bring change, interviews modern craftivists and scholars who study political crafting of the past and what it means for the future.
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Seeing gender : an illustrated guide to identity and expression
by Iris Gottlieb
In this meticulously researched book that draws on her personal experiences, the author explores gender in all its complexities while also digging into history and pop culture for the stories and people who have shaped the conversation on gender. Illustrations.
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Numb to this : memoir of a mass shooting
by Kindra Neely
"Providing a new perspective on gun violence, this nonfiction graphic novel portrays the mass shooting that occurred on the author's college campus and her path forward to hope through art, helping others and sharing her story.
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Take the mic : fictional stories of everyday resistance
by Bethany C. Morrow
An anthology of young adult stories and poems conveys acts of resistance by people marginalized by racism, discrimination and hatred, offering contributions by diverse literary masters ranging from Jason Reynolds and Samira Ahmed to Laura Silverman and Sofia Quintero. Illustrations.
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Inheritance : A Visual Poem by Elizabeth Acevedo In her most famous spoken-word poem, author of the Pura Belpr�-winning novel-in-verse The Poet X Elizabeth Acevedo embraces all the complexities of Black hair and Afro-Latinidad--the history, pain, pride, and powerful love of that inheritance. Paired with full-color illustrations by artist Andrea Pippins in a format that will appeal to fans of Mahogany L. Browne's Black Girl Magic or Jason Reynolds's For Everyone, this poem can now be read in a vibrant package, making it the ideal gift, treasure, or inspiration for readers of any age.
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The power of style : how fashion and beauty are being used to reclaim cultures
by Christian Allaire
"Style is not just the clothes on our backs--it is self-expression, representation, and transformation. As a fashion-obsessed Ojibwe teen, Christian Allaire rarely saw anyone that looked like him in the magazines or movies he looked to for inspiration. Now the Fashion and Style Writer for Vogue, he is working to change that--because clothes are never just clothes. Men's heels are a statement of pride in the face of LGTBQ+ discrimination, while ribbon shirts honor Indigenous ancestors and keep culture alive. Allaire takes the reader through boldly designed chapters to discuss additional topics like cosplay, make up, hijabs, and hair, probing the connections between fashion and history, culture, politics, and social justice"
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Know your rights and claim them : a guide for youth
by Nicky Parker
"This book provides a deep dive into the protections and rights promised to children by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and before adulthood and how to defend them"
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