Showing 1–32 of 32 books
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Animal Zombies!
Eye-popping photographs amp up the creepy factor in this fact book of strange and dangerous animals.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2019
- ISBN: 9781426331497
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Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation
This is the first graphic edition of Anne Frank's diary; a young girls poignant writings during her years of hiding in Amsterdam. This beautiful retelling is a feast for the eyes. Anne Frank's story, already so powerful and unforgettable is brought to life in full color. Even if you have read and reread her story, you will be drawn to this new version.- Nonfiction, Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2019
- ISBN: 9781101871799
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Be Everything at Once: Tales of a Cartoonist Lady Person
Quirky and relatable, Dami's comics are fun, funny, and highlight the struggle of trying to fit in, stay true to yourself, navigate social, work, and home life while growing up and transitioning into adulthood.- Nonfiction, Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2019
- ISBN: 9781452167657
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Belonging: A German Reckons With History and Home
Krug relates the struggle to understand her German roots and her familial ties to the Nazi party during WWII. Guilt over her German heritage begins during her teen years and follows her into adulthood, leading her on a genealogical journey to uncover her truths.- Nonfiction, Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2019
- ISBN: 9781476796628
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The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor
A portrait of determination and strength, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor describes her rise from a trying childhood in the South Bronx. Offering full credit to those who helped along the way, this beloved Justice offers gentle advice for young readers.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9781524771140
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Birding is My Favorite Video Game: Cartoons About the Natural World From Bird and Moon
A collection of science cartoons filled with informational tidbits about birds, bees, and other aspects of the natural world, shared in a humorous way.- Nonfiction, Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2019
- ISBN: 9781449489120
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Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam
A chronological account of the Vietnam War as experienced at home and in the field, from a wide variety of perspectives. Stories of eight young soldiers are highlighted by means of personal interviews and thoughtfully chosen photographs.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9780670785063
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Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World
Some of history's most spirited and inspiring women overcome difficult odds in this graphic novel representation of girl power at its best. -
The Bride was a Boy
The heartwarming transgender love story, based on true events! Drawn in the style of diary comics with an upbeat, adorable flair, this is a charming tale about Chii, a woman assigned male at birth. Her story starts with her childhood and follows the ups and downs of exploring her sexuality, gender, and transition -- as well as falling in love with a man who's head over heels for her. Now they want to get married, so Chii's about to embark on a new adventure: becoming a bride!- Nonfiction, Graphic Novel, Memoir
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2019, Rainbow Book List - Graphic Novels 2019
- ISBN: 9781626928886
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Coming Up Clutch: The Greatest Comebacks, Upsets, and Finishes in Sports History
Doeden shares some of the most exciting moments in sports, from the most remarkable plays to the most heartbreaking mistakes.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2019
- ISBN: 9781512427561
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Educated: A Memoir
Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Her family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education, and no one to intervene when one of Tara's older brothers became violent. When another brother got himself into college, Tara decided to try a new kind of life. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge University. Only then would she wonder if she'd traveled too far, if there was still a way home.- Nonfiction
- Alex Awards 2019
- ISBN: 9780399590504
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Educated: A Memoir
Tara Westover grew up in isolation with six siblings, an herbalist mother, and a devout Mormon father, and at seventeen, she begins to fight for her education. Whelan gives an understated performance for the narration, which has enough dramatic action, such as the harrowing accidents the family experiences, to compel the story.- Nonfiction, Audiobook
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9780525528050
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The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler
A true and gripping spy story, this graphic biography describes pivotal moments in the career of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, whose religious faith led him to devote his life to the German Resistance to Hitler. Visual metaphors in the powerful illustrations convey the looming danger.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9781419732652
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A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919
Lake Michigan, unintentionally floating close to the "white" beach. An angry white man began throwing stones at the boys, striking and killing one. Racial conflict on the beach erupted into days of urban violence that shook the city of Chicago to its foundations. This mesmerizing narrative draws on contemporary accounts as it traces the roots of the explosion that had been building for decades in race relations, politics, business, and clashes of culture.- Nonfiction
- CSK Book Awards - Author - Winner 2019
- ISBN: 9780544785137
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The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
Clemantine Wamariya was six years old when her mother and father began to speak in whispers, when neighbors began to disappear, and when she heard the loud, ugly sounds her brother said were thunder. In 1994, she and her fifteen-year-old sister, Claire, fled the Rwandan massacre and spent the next six years migrating through seven African countries, searching for safety—perpetually hungry, imprisoned and abused, enduring and escaping refugee camps, finding unexpected kindness, witnessing inhuman cruelty.- Nonfiction
- Alex Awards 2019
- ISBN: 9780451495327
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Grand Theft Horse
Gail Raffu became an outlaw when she stole a horse she was part owner of, Urgent Envoy, because her partners wanted to race him to early and drug him to help him win. She battled the corrupt racing system for years to protect Urgent Envoy. -
Herding Cats: A Sarah's Scribbles Collection
A compilation of entries from Sarah's popular webcomic Sarah's Scribbles, Herding Cats explores topics such as anxiety, online harassment, and obsession with animals with her trademark quirky style. -
Hey, Kiddo: How I Lost My Mother, Found My Father, and Dealt With Family Addiction
A raw graphic memoir, author-illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka depicts his complex upbringing - including a search for his father, difficult interactions with his heroin-addicted mother, and day-to-day life with his grandparents. Illustrations–ample in gray, burnt orange, and earth tones–conjure the feeling of vague memories. -
How I Resist: Activism and Hope for the Next Generation
Now, more than ever, young people are motivated to make a difference in a world they're bound to inherit. They're ready to stand up and be heard - but with much to shout about, where they do they begin? What can I do? How can I help? How I Resist is the response, and a way to start the conversation. To show readers that they are not helpless, and that anyone can be the change. A collection of essays, songs, illustrations, and interviews about activism and hope, How I Resist features an all-star group of contributors, including, John Paul Brammer, Libba Bray, Lauren Duca, Modern Family's Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his husband Justin Mikita, Alex Gino, Hebh Jamal, Malinda Lo, Dylan Marron, Hamilton star Javier Muñoz, Rosie O'Donnell, Junauda Petrus, Jodi Picoult, Jason Reynolds, Karuna Riazi, Maya Rupert, Dana Schwartz, Dan Sinker, Ali Stroker, Jonny Sun (aka @jonnysun), Sabaa Tahir, Daniel Watts, Jennifer Weiner, Jacqueline Woodson, and more, all edited and compiled by New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson. In How I Resist, readers will find hope and support through voices that are at turns personal, funny, irreverent, and instructive. Not just for a young adult audience, this incredibly impactful collection will appeal to readers of all ages who are feeling adrift and looking for guidance. How I Resist is the kind of book people will be discussing for years to come and a staple on bookshelves for generations.- Nonfiction, Anthology
- Rainbow Book List - Young Adult Nonfiction 2019
- ISBN: 9781250168368
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Juniper: The Happiest Fox
Juniper was a runt fox kit rescued from a fur farm and adopted by an animal rehabilitator whose snaggle-toothed smile has won the hearts of millions on Instagram. This photograph-filled book shares Juniper's story and includes fascinating facts about foxes.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2019
- ISBN: 9781452167602
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Legendary Ladies: 50 Goddesses to Empower and Inspire You
Beautiful artwork and single-page descriptions illuminate fifty goddesses from religions around the world, both ancient and modern.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2019
- ISBN: 9781452163413
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Mary's Monster: Love, Madness, and How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein
Mary Shelley first began penning Frankenstein as part of a dare to write a ghost story, but the seeds of that story were planted long before that night. Mary, just nineteen years old at the time, had been living on her own for three years and had already lost a baby days after birth. She was deeply in love with famed poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, a mad man who both enthralled and terrified her, and her relationship with him was rife with scandal and ridicule. But rather than let it crush her, Mary fueled her grief, pain, and passion into a book that the world has still not forgotten 200 years later. Dark, intense, and beautiful, this free-verse novel with over 300 pages of gorgeous black-and-white watercolor illustrations is a unique and unforgettable depiction of one of the greatest authors of all time.
- Nonfiction, Graphic Novel
- Amelia Bloomer List - Young Adult Fiction 2019
- ISBN: 9781626725003
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Photographic: The Life of Graciela Iturbide
A lyrical introduction to the work of Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide, including her mentors, her ways of looking at the world, and the process for creating some of her most iconic photos.- Nonfiction, Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2019
- ISBN: 9781947440005
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A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns
Archie, a snarky genderqueer artist, is tired of people not understanding gender neutral pronouns. Tristan, a cisgender dude, is looking for an easy way to introduce gender neutral pronouns to his increasingly diverse workplace. The longtime best friends team up in this short and fun comic guide that explains what pronouns are, why they matter, and how to use them. They also include what to do if you make a mistake, and some tips-and-tricks for those who identify outside of the binary to keep themselves safe in this binary-centric world. A quick and easy resource for people who use they/them pronouns, and people who want to learn more! -
Quidditch Through the Ages
Re-released with additional content, Quidditch Through The Ages takes a look at the most popular wizarding sport from the Harry Potter series. Andrew Lincoln charms audiences with his narration of the history and early origins of Quidditch.- Nonfiction, Audiobook
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9781781109908
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The Secret Loves of Geeks
The Secret Loves of Geek Girls is a non-fiction anthology mixing prose, comics, and illustrated stories on the lives and loves of an amazing cast of female creators. Featuring work by Margaret Atwood (The Heart Goes Last), Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer), Trina Robbins (Wonder Woman), Marguerite Bennett (Marvel's A-Force), Noelle Stevenson (Nimona), Marjorie Liu (Monstress), Carla Speed McNeil (Finder), and over fifty more creators. It's a compilation of tales told from both sides of the tables: from the fans who love video games, comics, and sci-fi to those that work behind the scenes: creators and industry insiders.- Nonfiction, Graphic Novel, Anthology
- Rainbow Book List - Young Adult Nonfiction 2019
- ISBN: 9781506704739
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Sharks: Nature's Perfect Hunter
This entry in the Science Comics series illuminates everyone's favorite predator with explanations of the diverse types of sharks, their evolutionary history, their habitat, and their behavior.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2019
- ISBN: 9781626727885
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A Sloth's Guide to Mindfulness
A roly poly sloth, beset with anxieties and doubts, walks readers through mindfulness and relaxation techniques.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2019
- ISBN: 9781452169460
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Strange Fruit, Volume II: More Uncelebrated Narratives from Black History
This volume collects stories from early African American History. Each of the eight stories describes an uncelebrated hero or event, teaching readers something new about African American History.- Nonfiction, Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2019
- ISBN: 9781938486579
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Super Late Bloomer: My Early Days in Transition
Instead of a traditional written diary, Julia Kaye has always turned to art as a means of self-reflection. So when she began her gender transition in 2016, she decided to use her popular webcomic, Up and Out, to process her journey and help others with similar struggles realize they weren't alone. Julia's poignant, relatable comics honestly depict her personal ups and downs while dealing with the various issues involved in transitioning—from struggling with self-acceptance and challenging societal expectations, to moments of self-love and joy. Super Late Bloomer both educates and inspires, as Julia faces her difficulties head-on and commits to being wholly, authentically who she was always meant to be.- Nonfiction, Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2019, Rainbow Book List - Graphic Novels 2019
- ISBN: 9781449489625
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Sweet Revenge: Passive-Aggressive Desserts for Your Exes and Enemies
Kill your enemies with kindness by baking them desserts with names like "You're Such a Pizza Crap," "The Two of Us Are Toast," and "You're Driving Me Bananas" bacon and banana cupcakes.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2019
- ISBN: 9781630790899
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The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees
This minimalist text takes a journalistic approach to describing the political and social implications of the Syrian refugee crisis It features the stories of individual refugees, while also focusing on local and global trends contributing to the crisis.