The (Other) F Word The (Other) F Word / edited by Angie Manfredi
"Chubby. Curvy. Fluffy. Plus-size. Thick. Fat. The time has come for fat people to tell their own stories. The (Other) F Word combines the voices of Renée Watson, Julie Murphy, Jes Baker, Samantha Irby, Bruce Sturgell, and more in a relatable and gift-worthy guide about body image and fat acceptance. This dazzling collection of art, poetry, essays, and fashion tips is meant for people of all sizes who desire to be seen and heard in a culture consumed by a narrow definition of beauty."
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Accused! The Trials of the Scotsboro Boys Accused! The Trials of the Scotsboro Boys / Larry Dane Brimner
"This chilling and harrowing account tells the story of the Scottsboro Boys, nine African-American teenagers who, when riding the rails during the Great Depression, found their lives destroyed after two white women falsely accused them of rape. Award-winning author Larry Dane Brimner explains how it took more than eighty years for their wrongful convictions to be overturned."
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Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists / Mikki Kendall
"Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists is a fun and fascinating graphic novel–style primer that covers the key figures and events that have advanced women’s rights from antiquity to the modern era."
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Beneath the Surface Beneath the Surface / Kristi Hugstad
"Depression and mental illness don’t discriminate. Even in the most picture-perfect life, confusion and turmoil are often lurking beneath the surface. For a teenager in a world where anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses are commonplace, life can sometimes feel impossible. Whether or not you or someone you love is suffering from any of these issues, it’s important to be able to recognize the warning signs of mental illness and know where to turn for help. This comprehensive guide provides the information, encouragement, and tactical guidance you need to help yourself or others experiencing:
• Depression • Academic or parental pressures • Eating disorders • Bullying • Self-harm • PTSD • Peer pressure • Anxiety • Substance abuse • Technology addiction • Suicidal thoughts or actions"
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BTS: K-Pop's International Superstars BTS: K-Pop's International Superstars / Katy Sprinkel
"With dozens of stunning full-color photographs, this volume offers an extensive look at the guys behind the incredible voices, verses, and dance moves—from their early days as bandmates, to worldwide tours, to their relationship with their passionate and quickly-growing community of fans"
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Call Me American Call Me American / Abdi Nor Iftin
"Adapted from the adult memoir, this gripping and acclaimed story follows one boy’s journey into young adulthood, against the backdrop of civil war and his ultimate immigration to America, in search of a better life."
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Electric Arches Electric Arches / Eve L. Ewing
"Electric Arches is an imaginative exploration of Black girlhood and womanhood through poetry, visual art, and narrative prose."
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Goodnight Mind for Teens Goodnight Mind for Teens / Colleen E. Carney, PhD
"Do you have trouble getting to sleep at night? You aren’t alone. There are so many reasons teens today have a difficult time going to sleep—including early school start times, too much late-night screen time, or just being anxious about what the future holds. You are at an important crossroads in your life, so it’s natural to feel overwhelmed at times. But it’s essential that you get the sleep you need. This book can help."
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Hack Your Cupboard Hack Your Cupboard / Alyssa Wiegand & Carla Carreon
"It’s not always easy to try out a new recipe, but sticking to what you know and love can get pretty boring. After a discussion of what food storage areas typically have (and what they ought to have), Hack Your Cupboard provides age-specific guidance to help you move on to more ambitious meals. This makes it the perfect book to take from the family pantry to a dorm room fridge, a first apartment, and beyond."
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How Not to Get Eaten by Ewoks How Not to Get Eaten by Ewoks / Christian Blauvelt
"This fun, practical Star Wars book will teach you how to recognise threats and learn what to do to stay alive in a galaxy far, far away."
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Kawaii Sweet World Kawaii Sweet World / Rachel Fong
"In Kawaii Sweet World, YouTube sensation Rachel Fong teaches you how to bake super-easy treats that are just as fun to make as they are to eat. Whether you’re a cookie rookie or a piping pro, you’ll find tips on all the basics, from whipping up the best buttercream to using a turntable to decorate—but this is no ordinary baking book. Why have a plain layer cake when you could have a cuddly corgi cake?
These seventy-five utterly unique recipes include chocolate cupcakes that transform into snuggly koalas, cake pops that are twinkly-eyed narwhals, lemon cookies that turn into emojis, and cream puffs that become little pink pigs."
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Must Know High School Physics Must Know High School Physics / Chris Bruhn
"You know that moment when you feel as though a lightning bolt has hit you because you finally get something? That’s how this book will make you react. (We hope!) Each chapter makes sure that what you really need to know is clear right off the bat and sees to it that you build on this knowledge. Where other books ask you to memorize stuff, we’re going to show you the must know ideas that will guide you toward success in physics. You will start each chapter learning what the must know ideas behind a physics subject are, and these concepts will help you solve the physics problems that you find in your classwork and on exams."
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One Person, No Vote One Person, No Vote / Carol Anderson with Tonya Bolden
"A timely and essential history of Black voter suppression, adapted from the National Book Award longlisted adult book."
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Playlist Playlist / James Rhodes
"Open your mind to some of the most breathtaking and magnificent pieces of music ever created, and find out why the rebels and revolutionaries who wrote them are responsible for every track on your phone today. Discover their backstories and how each one shaped and defined classical music. Learn about the structure of an orchestra, the language of music, and the history of musical periods. ... Budding aficionados will appreciate the online playlist featuring James Rhodes’s favorite selections."
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The Radium Girls The Radium Girls / Kate Moore
"Amid the excitement of the early twentieth century, hundreds of young women spend their days hard at work painting watch dials with glow-in-the-dark radium paint. The painters consider themselves lucky—until they start suffering from a mysterious illness. As the corporations try to cover up a shocking secret, these shining girls suddenly find themselves at the center of a deadly scandal.
The Radium Girls tells the unbelievable true story of these incredible women, whose determination to fight back saved countless lives."
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Say Her Name Say Her Name / Zetta Elliott
"Award-winning author Zetta Elliott engages poets from the past two centuries to create a chorus of voices celebrating the creativity, resilience, and courage of Black women and girls."
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Shout Shout / Laurie Halse Anderson
"In free verse, Anderson shares reflections, rants, and calls to action woven between deeply personal stories from her life that she’s never written about before. Searing and soul-searching, this important memoir is a denouncement of our society’s failures and a love letter to all the people with the courage to say #metoo and #timesup, whether aloud, online, or only in their own hearts. Shout speaks truth to power in a loud, clear voice– and once you hear it, it is impossible to ignore."
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The Stonewall Riots The Stonewall Riots / Gayle E. Pitman
"Profusely illustrated, the book includes contemporary photos, newspaper clippings, and other period objects. A timely and necessary read, The Stonewall Riots helps readers to understand the history and legacy of the LGBTQ+ movement."
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Taking on the Plastics Crisis Taking on the Plastics Crisis / Hannah Testa
"In this personal, moving essay, youth activist Hannah Testa shares with readers how she led a grassroots political campaign to successfully pass state legislation limiting single-use plastics and how she influenced global businesses to adopt more sustainable practices. Through her personal journey, readers can learn how they, too, can follow in Hannah’s footsteps and lower their carbon footprint by simply refusing single-use plastics."
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The Teen Kitchen The Teen Kitchen / Emily & Lyla Allen
"Lyla and Emily Allen are only in high school, but they know their way around the kitchen. They’ve been cooking for years (at home and on The Rachael Ray Show), so they quickly put beginners and budding chefs at ease with friendly advice, full-color photography, and step-by-step directions. They also introduce you to the basic tools a young chef needs, explaining how to stay safe in the kitchen and outlining techniques ranging from knife skills to ingredient swaps to how to photograph your food for social media or host a cooking party for friends. In short, there’s something for everyone."
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Twice: The Story of K-Pop’s Greatest Girl Group Twice: The Story of K-Pop’s Greatest Girl Group / Jamie Heal
"Twice: The Story of K-Pop’s Greatest Girl Group tells the amazing story behind one of the most-loved groups of our time. Covering their triumphs and setbacks, the making of everyone’s favourite tracks – including ‘Like Ooh-Aah’, ‘Cheer Up’ and ‘Likey’ – and their unique sense of style, this in-depth, unofficial guide is the perfect gift for any Twice fan.
With dedicated profiles of each band member, Twice looks at how these talented and unique superstars have grown, and what’s to come in their bright future."
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The Unofficial BTS Bible The Unofficial BTS Bible / Dianne Pineda-Kim
"In the BTS Bible, you’ll learn everything you could want to know about the sensational singing group, including: individual member profiles, chart-topping songs and videos, interviews with worldwide fans and music experts, and more!"
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"Thirty-five years ago, it was a modern-day, mysterious plague. Its earliest victims were mostly gay men, some of the most marginalized people in the country; at its peak in America, it killed tens of thousands of people. The losses were staggering, the science frightening, and the government’s inaction unforgivable. The AIDS Crisis fundamentally changed the fabric of the United States.
Viral presents the history of the AIDS crisis through the lens of the brave victims and activists who demanded action and literally fought for their lives..\"
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We Are Here to Stay We Are Here to Stay / Susan Kuklin
"Meet nine courageous young adults who have lived in the United States with a secret for much of their lives: they are not U.S. citizens. They came from Colombia, Mexico, Ghana, Independent Samoa, and Korea. They came seeking education, fleeing violence, and escaping poverty. All have heartbreaking and hopeful stories about leaving their homelands and starting a new life in America. And all are weary of living in the shadows."
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When the Stars Wrote Back When the Stars Wrote Back / Trista Mateer
"In the vein of poetry collections like Milk and Honey and Light Filters In, this compilation of short, powerful poems from Instagram sensation Trista Mateer shines beauty and insight into relationships, love, growing up, and learning to cope."
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Your Brain Needs a Hug Your Brain Needs a Hug / Rae Earl
"Your Brain Needs a Hug is filled with her friendly advice, coping strategies and laugh-out-loud moments to get you through the difficult days. Witty, honest, and enlightening, this is the perfect read for feeling happier and healthier and learning to navigate life without feeling overwhelmed or isolated."
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