Reading both volumes of Maus by Art Spiegleman, it is easy to see why it was banned by the Tennessee school board, or generally less…
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Category: Non-Fiction
Rocket Men by Robert Kurson
One of the most famous journeys taken by humankind was Apollo 11’s trip to the moon, and Neil Armstrong’s first step on the lunar surface.…
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Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah
This book is a masterclass in both humorous and insightful storytelling, and Trevor Noah’s writing is able to beget these characteristics through a perspective only…
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Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
In this cleverly constructed “not history” history book, authors Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi has us travel trough time revealing the conceptions and continuing…
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The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives by Dashka Slater
Sasha and Richard are both high school students living in Oakland, California. Because of their hometown’s vast diversity, their worlds could not be more different.…
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This is an outstanding collection of personal stories, poems, music, and interviews from some of the most influential icons in music, acting, politics, sports, and…
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Title: Here We Are: 44 Voices Write, Draw and Speak About Feminism Editor: Kelly Jensen Summary: “There’s no right way and no wrong way. There…
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Title: The Emotionary: A Dictionary of Words That Don’t Exist for Feelings that Do Author: Eden Sher Illustrator: Julia Wertz Summary: Are you a ‘big-time feeler?’…
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Title: Terrible Typhoid Mary: A True Story of the Deadliest Cook in America Author: Susan Bartoletti Campbell Summary: In turn-of-the-century America, typhoid was a serious and…
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Title: Lafayette in the Somewhat United States Author: Sarah Vowell Summary: With the surging popularity of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musicalization of Alexander Hamilton’s life, there is…
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