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SJPL Recommends: Antiracist Nonfiction for Grades 9-12

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A collection of non-fiction anti-racist literature for high school students and young adults. Selected and curated by SJPL Librarians.

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21 items

21 items

An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People

An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People

by Mendoza, Jean

Book - 2019

Grades 9-12. Also available as an eBook in a separate catalog entry under the same title. "Going beyond the story of America as a country "disco...Show more Grades 9-12. Also available as an eBook in a separate catalog entry under the same title. "Going beyond the story of America as a country "discovered" by a few brave men in the "New World," Indigenous human rights advocate Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz reveals the roles that settler colonialism and policies of American Indian genocide played in forming our national identity." -- Novelist. Show less

Grades 9-12. Also available as an eBook in a separate catalog entry under the same title. "Going beyond the story of America as a country "disco...Show more Grades 9-12. Also available as an eBook in a separate catalog entry under the same title. "Going beyond the story of America as a country "discovered" by a few brave men in the "New World," Indigenous human rights advocate Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz reveals the roles that settler colonialism and policies of American Indian genocide played in forming our national identity." -- Novelist. Show less

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Racial Profiling

Racial Profiling

by Behnke, Alison

Book - 2017

Grades 6-12. Also available as an eBook in a separate catalog entry under the same title. "In the United States, racial profiling affects thousands o...Show more Grades 6-12. Also available as an eBook in a separate catalog entry under the same title. "In the United States, racial profiling affects thousands of Americans every day. Both individuals and institutions--such as law enforcement agencies, government bodies, and schools--routinely use race or ethnicity as grounds for suspecting someone of an offense. The high-profile deaths of unarmed people of color at the hands of police officers have brought renewed national attention to racial profiling and have inspired grassroots activism from groups such as Black Lives Matter. Combining rigorous research with powerful personal stories, this insightful title explores the history, the many manifestations, and the consequences of this form of social injustice." -- Goodreads.com. Show less

Grades 6-12. Also available as an eBook in a separate catalog entry under the same title. "In the United States, racial profiling affects thousands o...Show more Grades 6-12. Also available as an eBook in a separate catalog entry under the same title. "In the United States, racial profiling affects thousands of Americans every day. Both individuals and institutions--such as law enforcement agencies, government bodies, and schools--routinely use race or ethnicity as grounds for suspecting someone of an offense. The high-profile deaths of unarmed people of color at the hands of police officers have brought renewed national attention to racial profiling and have inspired grassroots activism from groups such as Black Lives Matter. Combining rigorous research with powerful personal stories, this insightful title explores the history, the many manifestations, and the consequences of this form of social injustice." -- Goodreads.com. Show less

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Sigh, Gone

Sigh, Gone

A Misfit's Memoir of Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit in

by Tran, Phuc

Book - 2020

Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "In 1975, during the fall of Saigon, Phuc Tran immigrates to Am...Show more Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "In 1975, during the fall of Saigon, Phuc Tran immigrates to America along with his family. By sheer chance they land in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, a small town where the Trans struggle to assimilate into their new life. In this coming-of-age memoir told through the themes of great books such as The Metamorphosis, The Scarlet Letter, The Iliad, and more, Tran navigates the push and pull of finding and accepting himself despite the challenges of immigration, feelings of isolation, and teenage rebellion, all while attempting to meet the rigid expectations set by his immigrant parents." -- Goodreads.com. Show less

Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "In 1975, during the fall of Saigon, Phuc Tran immigrates to Am...Show more Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "In 1975, during the fall of Saigon, Phuc Tran immigrates to America along with his family. By sheer chance they land in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, a small town where the Trans struggle to assimilate into their new life. In this coming-of-age memoir told through the themes of great books such as The Metamorphosis, The Scarlet Letter, The Iliad, and more, Tran navigates the push and pull of finding and accepting himself despite the challenges of immigration, feelings of isolation, and teenage rebellion, all while attempting to meet the rigid expectations set by his immigrant parents." -- Goodreads.com. Show less

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How Does It Feel to Be A Problem?

How Does It Feel to Be A Problem?

Being Young and Arab in America

by Bayoumi, Moustafa

Book - 2009

Grades 9+ (Adult books for young adults. Print only. "A study of the Arab- and Muslim-American experience as reflected by the lives of seven young me...Show more Grades 9+ (Adult books for young adults. Print only. "A study of the Arab- and Muslim-American experience as reflected by the lives of seven young men and women in Brooklyn evaluates their daily encounters with such factors as prejudice, the Christian faith, and their relationships with friends and family members in the Middle East." -- Novelist. Show less

Grades 9+ (Adult books for young adults. Print only. "A study of the Arab- and Muslim-American experience as reflected by the lives of seven young me...Show more Grades 9+ (Adult books for young adults. Print only. "A study of the Arab- and Muslim-American experience as reflected by the lives of seven young men and women in Brooklyn evaluates their daily encounters with such factors as prejudice, the Christian faith, and their relationships with friends and family members in the Middle East." -- Novelist. Show less

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Stamped

Stamped

Racism, Antiracism, and You

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2020

Grades 7-12. Also available as an eAudiobook, and available as an eBook in a separate catalog entry under the same title. "Stamped traces the history...Show more Grades 7-12. Also available as an eAudiobook, and available as an eBook in a separate catalog entry under the same title. "Stamped traces the history of racism and the many political, literary, and philosophical narratives that have been used to justify slavery, oppression, and genocide. Framed through the ideologies and thoughts of segregationists, assimilationists, and antiracists throughout history, the book demonstrates that the “construct of race has always been used to gain and keep power, whether financially or politically,” and that this power has been used to systemically and systematically oppress Black people in the United States for more than four hundred years." -- Goodreads.com. Show less

Grades 7-12. Also available as an eAudiobook, and available as an eBook in a separate catalog entry under the same title. "Stamped traces the history...Show more Grades 7-12. Also available as an eAudiobook, and available as an eBook in a separate catalog entry under the same title. "Stamped traces the history of racism and the many political, literary, and philosophical narratives that have been used to justify slavery, oppression, and genocide. Framed through the ideologies and thoughts of segregationists, assimilationists, and antiracists throughout history, the book demonstrates that the “construct of race has always been used to gain and keep power, whether financially or politically,” and that this power has been used to systemically and systematically oppress Black people in the United States for more than four hundred years." -- Goodreads.com. Show less

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This Book Is Anti-racist

This Book Is Anti-racist

by Jewell, Tiffany

Book - 2020

Grades 5-12. Also available as an eBook, and available as an eAudiobook in a separate catalog entry under the same title. "Who are you? What is racis...Show more Grades 5-12. Also available as an eBook, and available as an eAudiobook in a separate catalog entry under the same title. "Who are you? What is racism? Where does it come from? Why does it exist? What can you do to disrupt it? Learn about social identities, the history of racism and resistance against it, and how you can use your anti-racist lens and voice to move the world toward equity and liberation." -- Novelist. Show less

Grades 5-12. Also available as an eBook, and available as an eAudiobook in a separate catalog entry under the same title. "Who are you? What is racis...Show more Grades 5-12. Also available as an eBook, and available as an eAudiobook in a separate catalog entry under the same title. "Who are you? What is racism? Where does it come from? Why does it exist? What can you do to disrupt it? Learn about social identities, the history of racism and resistance against it, and how you can use your anti-racist lens and voice to move the world toward equity and liberation." -- Novelist. Show less

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When They Call You A Terrorist

When They Call You A Terrorist

A Black Lives Matter Memoir

by Khan-Cullors, Patrisse

Book - 2018

Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "A memoir by the co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement ...Show more Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "A memoir by the co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement explains the movement's position of love, humanity, and justice, challenging perspectives that have negatively labeled the movement's activists while calling for essential political changes." -- Novelist. Show less

Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "A memoir by the co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement ...Show more Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "A memoir by the co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement explains the movement's position of love, humanity, and justice, challenging perspectives that have negatively labeled the movement's activists while calling for essential political changes." -- Novelist. Show less

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This Land Is Our Land

This Land Is Our Land

The History of American Immigration

by Osborne, Linda Barrett

Book - 2016

Grades 6-10. Also available as an eBook in a separate catalog entry under the same title. "American attitudes toward immigrants are paradoxical. On t...Show more Grades 6-10. Also available as an eBook in a separate catalog entry under the same title. "American attitudes toward immigrants are paradoxical. On the one hand, we see our country as a haven for the poor and oppressed; anyone, no matter his or her background, can find freedom here and achieve the “American Dream.” On the other hand, depending on prevailing economic conditions, fluctuating feelings about race and ethnicity, and fear of foreign political and labor agitation, we set boundaries and restrictions on who may come to this country and whether they may stay as citizens. This book explores the way government policy and popular responses to immigrant groups evolved throughout U.S. history, particularly between 1800 and 1965. The book concludes with a summary of events up to contemporary times, as immigration again becomes a hot-button issue." -- Goodreads.com. Show less

Grades 6-10. Also available as an eBook in a separate catalog entry under the same title. "American attitudes toward immigrants are paradoxical. On t...Show more Grades 6-10. Also available as an eBook in a separate catalog entry under the same title. "American attitudes toward immigrants are paradoxical. On the one hand, we see our country as a haven for the poor and oppressed; anyone, no matter his or her background, can find freedom here and achieve the “American Dream.” On the other hand, depending on prevailing economic conditions, fluctuating feelings about race and ethnicity, and fear of foreign political and labor agitation, we set boundaries and restrictions on who may come to this country and whether they may stay as citizens. This book explores the way government policy and popular responses to immigrant groups evolved throughout U.S. history, particularly between 1800 and 1965. The book concludes with a summary of events up to contemporary times, as immigration again becomes a hot-button issue." -- Goodreads.com. Show less

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We Are Not Yet Equal

We Are Not Yet Equal

Understanding Our Racial Divide

by Anderson, Carol

Book - 2019

Grades 9-12. Also available as an eBook. "From the end of the Civil War to the tumultuous issues in America today, an acclaimed historian reframes th...Show more Grades 9-12. Also available as an eBook. "From the end of the Civil War to the tumultuous issues in America today, an acclaimed historian reframes the conversation about race, chronicling the powerful forces opposed to black progress in America." -- Novelist. Show less

Grades 9-12. Also available as an eBook. "From the end of the Civil War to the tumultuous issues in America today, an acclaimed historian reframes th...Show more Grades 9-12. Also available as an eBook. "From the end of the Civil War to the tumultuous issues in America today, an acclaimed historian reframes the conversation about race, chronicling the powerful forces opposed to black progress in America." -- Novelist. Show less

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The Black Friend

The Black Friend

On Being A Better White Person

by Joseph, Frederick

Book - 2020

Grades 7-12. Also available as an eBook. "Presents race-related anecdotes from the author's past, weaving in his thoughts on why they were hurtful an...Show more Grades 7-12. Also available as an eBook. "Presents race-related anecdotes from the author's past, weaving in his thoughts on why they were hurtful and how he might handle things differently now, in hopes of bringing more race awareness to Americans." -- Novelist. Show less

Grades 7-12. Also available as an eBook. "Presents race-related anecdotes from the author's past, weaving in his thoughts on why they were hurtful an...Show more Grades 7-12. Also available as an eBook. "Presents race-related anecdotes from the author's past, weaving in his thoughts on why they were hurtful and how he might handle things differently now, in hopes of bringing more race awareness to Americans." -- Novelist. Show less

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March

March

Book One

by Lewis, John

Book - 2013

Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Book one of three. Also available as an eBook. "This autobiographic graphic novel series in three volumes ...Show more Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Book one of three. Also available as an eBook. "This autobiographic graphic novel series in three volumes shares the story of the Civil Rights Movement through the eyes of U.S. Congressman John Lewis, one of the integral leaders during the marches. With illustrations all in black-and-white, Lewis's memories provide a dramatic, first-hand account of the key events of the movement." -- Novelist. Show less

Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Book one of three. Also available as an eBook. "This autobiographic graphic novel series in three volumes ...Show more Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Book one of three. Also available as an eBook. "This autobiographic graphic novel series in three volumes shares the story of the Civil Rights Movement through the eyes of U.S. Congressman John Lewis, one of the integral leaders during the marches. With illustrations all in black-and-white, Lewis's memories provide a dramatic, first-hand account of the key events of the movement." -- Novelist. Show less

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So You Want to Talk About Race

So You Want to Talk About Race

by Oluo, Ijeoma

Book - 2019

Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "A Seattle-based writer, editor and speaker tackles the sensiti...Show more Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "A Seattle-based writer, editor and speaker tackles the sensitive, hyper-charged racial landscape in current America, discussing the issues of privilege, police brutality, intersectionality, micro-aggressions, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the "N" word." -- Novelist. Show less

Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "A Seattle-based writer, editor and speaker tackles the sensiti...Show more Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "A Seattle-based writer, editor and speaker tackles the sensitive, hyper-charged racial landscape in current America, discussing the issues of privilege, police brutality, intersectionality, micro-aggressions, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the "N" word." -- Novelist. Show less

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Born A Crime

Born A Crime

Stories From A South African Childhood

by Noah, Trevor

Book - 2016

Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show, shares his remarkable sto...Show more Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show, shares his remarkable story of growing up in South Africa, with a black South African mother and a white European father at a time when it was against the law for a mixed-race child like him to exist. In a country where racism barred blacks from social, educational, and economic opportunity, Trevor surmounted staggering obstacles and created a promising future for himself, thanks to his mother's unwavering love and indomitable will." -- Novelist. Show less

Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show, shares his remarkable sto...Show more Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show, shares his remarkable story of growing up in South Africa, with a black South African mother and a white European father at a time when it was against the law for a mixed-race child like him to exist. In a country where racism barred blacks from social, educational, and economic opportunity, Trevor surmounted staggering obstacles and created a promising future for himself, thanks to his mother's unwavering love and indomitable will." -- Novelist. Show less

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Biased-- Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do

Biased-- Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do

by Eberhardt, Jennifer L.

Book - 2019

Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "A leading expert on unconscious racial bias examines the manif...Show more Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "A leading expert on unconscious racial bias examines the manifestations of automatic racism in contemporary society and how they influence race relations and criminal justice." -- Novelist. Show less

Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "A leading expert on unconscious racial bias examines the manif...Show more Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "A leading expert on unconscious racial bias examines the manifestations of automatic racism in contemporary society and how they influence race relations and criminal justice." -- Novelist. Show less

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How We Fight White Supremacy

How We Fight White Supremacy

A Field Guide to Black Resistance

by Solomon, Akiba/ Rankin, Kenrya

Book - 2019

Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook in separate catalog listings under the same title. "Many of us a...Show more Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook in separate catalog listings under the same title. "Many of us are facing unprecedented attacks on our democracy, our privacy, and our hard-won civil rights. If you're Black in the US, this is not new. As Colorlines editors Akiba Solomon and Kenrya Rankin show, Black Americans subvert and resist life-threatening forces as a matter of course. In these pages, leading organizers, artists, journalists, comedians, athletes, and filmmakers offer wisdom on how they fight White supremacy. It's a must-read for anyone new to resistance work, and for the next generation of leaders building a better future. Featuring contributions from: Ta-Nehisi Coates Tarana Burke Harry Belafonte adrienne maree brown Alicia Garza Patrisse Khan-Cullors Reverend Dr. Valerie Bridgeman Kiese Laymon Jamilah Lemieux Robin DG Kelley Damon Young Michael Arceneaux" -- Goodreads.com. Show less

Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook in separate catalog listings under the same title. "Many of us a...Show more Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook in separate catalog listings under the same title. "Many of us are facing unprecedented attacks on our democracy, our privacy, and our hard-won civil rights. If you're Black in the US, this is not new. As Colorlines editors Akiba Solomon and Kenrya Rankin show, Black Americans subvert and resist life-threatening forces as a matter of course. In these pages, leading organizers, artists, journalists, comedians, athletes, and filmmakers offer wisdom on how they fight White supremacy. It's a must-read for anyone new to resistance work, and for the next generation of leaders building a better future. Featuring contributions from: Ta-Nehisi Coates Tarana Burke Harry Belafonte adrienne maree brown Alicia Garza Patrisse Khan-Cullors Reverend Dr. Valerie Bridgeman Kiese Laymon Jamilah Lemieux Robin DG Kelley Damon Young Michael Arceneaux" -- Goodreads.com. Show less

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Just Mercy

Just Mercy

Adapted for Young Adults : A True Story of the Fight for Justice

by Stevenson, Bryan

Book - 2018

Grades 7-12. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. This version is an adaptation; SJPL also has the original, also titled "Just Mercy". &qu...Show more Grades 7-12. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. This version is an adaptation; SJPL also has the original, also titled "Just Mercy". "Stevenson's story is one of working to protect basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society--the poor, the wrongly convicted, and those whose lives have been marked by discrimination and marginalization. Through this adaptation, young people of today will find themselves called to action and compassion in the pursuit of justice." -- Goodreads.com. Show less

Grades 7-12. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. This version is an adaptation; SJPL also has the original, also titled "Just Mercy". &qu...Show more Grades 7-12. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. This version is an adaptation; SJPL also has the original, also titled "Just Mercy". "Stevenson's story is one of working to protect basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society--the poor, the wrongly convicted, and those whose lives have been marked by discrimination and marginalization. Through this adaptation, young people of today will find themselves called to action and compassion in the pursuit of justice." -- Goodreads.com. Show less

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Between the World and Me

Between the World and Me

by Coates, Ta-Nehisi

Book - 2015

Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. 'Told through the author's own evolving understanding of the subject...Show more Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. 'Told through the author's own evolving understanding of the subject over the course of his life comes a bold and personal investigation into America's racial history and its contemporary echoes." -- Novelist. Show less

Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. 'Told through the author's own evolving understanding of the subject...Show more Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. 'Told through the author's own evolving understanding of the subject over the course of his life comes a bold and personal investigation into America's racial history and its contemporary echoes." -- Novelist. Show less

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I'm Still Here

I'm Still Here

Black Dignity in A World Made for Whiteness

by Brown, Austin Channing

Book - 2018

Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "Austin Channing Brown's first encounter with a racialized Amer...Show more Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "Austin Channing Brown's first encounter with a racialized America came at age 7, when she discovered her parents named her Austin to deceive future employers into thinking she was a white man. Growing up in majority-white schools, organizations, and churches, Austin writes, "I had to learn what it means to love blackness," a journey that led to a lifetime spent navigating America's racial divide as a writer, speaker and expert who helps organizations practice genuine inclusion." -- Novelist. Show less

Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "Austin Channing Brown's first encounter with a racialized Amer...Show more Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "Austin Channing Brown's first encounter with a racialized America came at age 7, when she discovered her parents named her Austin to deceive future employers into thinking she was a white man. Growing up in majority-white schools, organizations, and churches, Austin writes, "I had to learn what it means to love blackness," a journey that led to a lifetime spent navigating America's racial divide as a writer, speaker and expert who helps organizations practice genuine inclusion." -- Novelist. Show less

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How We Fight for Our Lives

How We Fight for Our Lives

A Memoir

by Jones, Saeed

Book - 2019

Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "The co-host of BuzzFeed’s AM to DM, award-winning poet and aut...Show more Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "The co-host of BuzzFeed’s AM to DM, award-winning poet and author of Prelude to Bruise documents his coming-of-age as a young, gay, black man in an American South at a crossroads of sex, race and power." -- Novelist. Show less

Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "The co-host of BuzzFeed’s AM to DM, award-winning poet and aut...Show more Grades 9+ (Adults books for young adults). Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook. "The co-host of BuzzFeed’s AM to DM, award-winning poet and author of Prelude to Bruise documents his coming-of-age as a young, gay, black man in an American South at a crossroads of sex, race and power." -- Novelist. Show less

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Proud

Proud

Living My American Dream

by Muhammad, Ibtihaj

Book - 2018

Grades 6-12. Also available as an eBook. "At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Ibtihaj Muhammad smashed barriers as the first American to compete wearing hijab,...Show more Grades 6-12. Also available as an eBook. "At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Ibtihaj Muhammad smashed barriers as the first American to compete wearing hijab, and made history as the first Muslim-American woman to medal. But it wasn't an easy road--in a sport most popular among wealthy white people, Ibtihaj often felt out of place. Ibtihaj was fast, hardworking, and devoted to her faith, but rivals and teammates (as well as coaches and officials) pointed out her differences, insisting she would never succeed. Yet Ibtihaj powered on. Her inspiring journey from a young outsider to an Olympic hero is a relatable, memorable, and uniquely American tale of hard work, determination, and self-reliance." -- Goodreads.com. Show less

Grades 6-12. Also available as an eBook. "At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Ibtihaj Muhammad smashed barriers as the first American to compete wearing hijab,...Show more Grades 6-12. Also available as an eBook. "At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Ibtihaj Muhammad smashed barriers as the first American to compete wearing hijab, and made history as the first Muslim-American woman to medal. But it wasn't an easy road--in a sport most popular among wealthy white people, Ibtihaj often felt out of place. Ibtihaj was fast, hardworking, and devoted to her faith, but rivals and teammates (as well as coaches and officials) pointed out her differences, insisting she would never succeed. Yet Ibtihaj powered on. Her inspiring journey from a young outsider to an Olympic hero is a relatable, memorable, and uniquely American tale of hard work, determination, and self-reliance." -- Goodreads.com. Show less

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We Are Here to Stay

We Are Here to Stay

Voices of Undocumented Young Adults

by Kuklin, Susan

Book - 2019

Grades 10-12. Also available as an eBook. "In lengthy interviews, nine young adults recount their experiences of immigrating to the United States fro...Show more Grades 10-12. Also available as an eBook. "In lengthy interviews, nine young adults recount their experiences of immigrating to the United States from Colombia, Ghana, Mexico, Independent Samoa, and South Korea and living as undocumented noncitizens. In an opening note to readers, Kuklin (Beyond Magenta) explains that the book was originally meant to include portraits of the subjects, but the 2017 repeal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA, resulted in the decision to conceal the individuals’ identities—movingly (and dishearteningly), empty frames stand in lieu of the portraits. Kuklin presents the exact words of the contributors, which plainly describe their unique family struggles, the challenges of adapting to a new culture, and the reasons behind their coming to the United States—namely poverty, pervasive violence, the desire for better lives, and escaping tyrannical governments or trafficking. Kuklin includes haunting photos from her journey, guided by human rights activist John Fife, to the border between Nogales, Mexico, and Norales, Arizona: “This author needed to see the border in order to write about it,” she explains. " -- Publishers Weekly. Show less

Grades 10-12. Also available as an eBook. "In lengthy interviews, nine young adults recount their experiences of immigrating to the United States fro...Show more Grades 10-12. Also available as an eBook. "In lengthy interviews, nine young adults recount their experiences of immigrating to the United States from Colombia, Ghana, Mexico, Independent Samoa, and South Korea and living as undocumented noncitizens. In an opening note to readers, Kuklin (Beyond Magenta) explains that the book was originally meant to include portraits of the subjects, but the 2017 repeal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA, resulted in the decision to conceal the individuals’ identities—movingly (and dishearteningly), empty frames stand in lieu of the portraits. Kuklin presents the exact words of the contributors, which plainly describe their unique family struggles, the challenges of adapting to a new culture, and the reasons behind their coming to the United States—namely poverty, pervasive violence, the desire for better lives, and escaping tyrannical governments or trafficking. Kuklin includes haunting photos from her journey, guided by human rights activist John Fife, to the border between Nogales, Mexico, and Norales, Arizona: “This author needed to see the border in order to write about it,” she explains. " -- Publishers Weekly. Show less

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