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Cultural Calendar Book Recommendations |
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Filipino American History Month
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I'd rather burn than bloom
by Shannon C. F. Rogers
Left with nothing but burning anger after her mother dies suddenly, Filipina-American teen Marisol is determined to stay angry until a new friendship begins to develop, making her see there's something more to who she is, and who she could be.
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Homicide and halo-halo
by Mia P. Manansala
Upon opening her new café, Lila Macapagal stumbles into unpleasantness when the head judge of a local beauty pageant is murdered and her cousin becomes the main suspect, in the second novel of the series following Arsenic and Adobo.
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Taking charge of adult ADHD : proven strategies to succeed at work, at home, and in relationships
by Russell A. Barkley
Many tens of thousands of readers have found needed information and support in this authoritative guide, now in a revised and updated second edition. Preeminent expert Russell A. Barkley explains what ADHD looks like in adults, how to get an accurate evaluation, and how sufferers can manage symptoms and build the life they want. Readers get hands-on skill-building exercises plus clear answers to frequently asked questions about medications and other treatments. Dr. Barkley offers step-by-step strategies for overcoming challenges in specific areas, such as relationships, parenting, work, money management, and driving. Featuring the latest resources and medication facts, the second edition includes new or expanded discussions of mindfulness, emotional self-control, time management, building a successful career, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and more.
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When Brooklyn was queer
by Hugh Ryan
A groundbreaking, never-before-told story of the neighborhood's colorful and forgotten queer history, from the mid-1850s up to the present day, shows how the formation of the Brooklyn we know today is inextricably linked to the stories of the extraordinary people who created its diverse neighborhoods and cultures.
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A queer history of the United States for young people
by Richie Chevat
Through engrossing narratives, letters, drawings, poems, and more, the book encourages young readers, of all identities, to feel pride at the accomplishments of the LGBTQ people who came before them and to use history as a guide to the future. With over 60 illustrations and photos, a glossary, and a corresponding curriculum, A Queer History of the United States for Young People will be vital for teachers who want to introduce a new perspective to America's story.
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Sammy Spider's first Simchat Torah
by Sylvia A. Rouss
Sammy Spider's mother explains to him the holiday of Simchat Torah, when Jews eat candied apples and celebrate the importance of reading the Torah. Includes a recipe for candied apples.
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My life as a Hindu
by Fleur Bradley
What are the core teachings and beliefs of Hinduism? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. Includes sidebars that are aligned with the Common Core Standards, a comprehensive timeline, and activity. A table of contents, glossary with simplified definitions and pronunciations, and index are also included.
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October 17 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty |
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The injustice of place : uncovering the legacy of poverty in America
by Kathryn Edin
Through engaged ethnographic research, deep historical understanding and riveting storytelling, three of the nation's top researchers provide a sweeping and surprising new understanding of America's places of the most extreme poverty, shedding new light on deep disadvantage that must shape a new War on Poverty. Illustrations.
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New Hanover County Library
201 Chestnut Street Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 910-798-6301 www.nhclibrary.org |
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