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The United States of cryptids : a tour of American myths and monsters
by J. W. Ocker
An Edgar Award-winning travel writer and chronicler of the strange takes us on a spinetingling tour through American folklore and history, uncovering bizarre stories of monsters in all 50 states and investigating the ways in which communities embrace and celebrate their local cryptids.
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Numb to this : memoir of a mass shooting
by Kindra Neely
"Providing a new perspective on gun violence, this nonfiction graphic novel portrays the mass shooting that occurred on the authors college campus and her path forward to hope through art, helping others and sharing her story. "
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Beyond They/Them : 20 Influential Nonbinary and Gender-diverse People You Should Know
by Em Dickson
Beyond They/Them is a captivating, gorgeously illustrated book celebrating 20 trailblazing nonbinary, genderqueer, and two-spirit individuals who have left an indelible mark on music, sports, film and television, politics, and more. Explore 20 biographies of game-changing and noteworthy nonbinary people of diverse backgrounds and in a wide variety of industries. Beyond They/Them: 20 Influential Nonbinary People You Should Know is a fully illustrated guide to celebrities, activists, musicians, and other influential people of various identities across the nonbinary spectrum.
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Flamboyants
by Johnson, George M.
Profiling the Black and Queer icons from the Harlem Renaissance, an Emmy nominated, award-winning Black nonbinary author and activist interweaves personal stories to bring these flamboyant writers, artists and activists to life, detailing their contributions to American thought and culture that have profoundly impacted our world.
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Made in Asian America : a history for young people
by Erika Lee
"This adaptation of the award-winning The Making of Asian America shines a light on the generations of Asian Americans who have transformed the U.S., and who continue to do so today, telling a powerful story of race, racism, bravery and hope.
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Ukraine : remember also me, testimonies from the war
by George Butler
"While reporting on the war in Ukraine, George Butler has created striking and intimate illustrations to introduce us to the people behind the headlines. His drawings, made in a variety of places from missile-scarred streets to nursing homes, vividly capture stories of family, tragedy, and perseverance. These powerful portraits of war and conflict are a timely reminder of the humanity we all share and our universal need for peace. A stunning, illuminating, and sensitive look at stories that deserve to betold. Includes a foreword by Oksana Markarova, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States"
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Shackled : a tale of wronged kids, rogue judges, and a town that looked away
by Candy J. Cooper
Recounting the explosive story of the Kids for Cash scandal in Pennsylvania in the early 2000s, this gripping combination of extensive research and original reporting shows how more than 2,500 children and teens were wrongly sent to a for-profit detention center by two corrupt judges.
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Better Than We Found It : Conversations to Help Save the World
by Frederick Joseph
"Drawing on interviews with prominent activists, authors, actors and politicians, this timely guide addresses some of the biggest issues of our day, from climate change to gun violence to transphobia, empowering readers to make the world a better place. Simultaneous eBook."
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The Scarf and the Butterfly : A Graphic Memoir of Hope and Healing
by Monica Ittusardjuat
"In this visceral graphic memoir, Monica Ittusardjuat brings readers with her from residential school classrooms to government apologies on her journey to rediscovering what it means to be Inuk. Born prematurely in an iglu on Baffin Island, Monica attended three residential schools over 11 years. She details her resulting struggles with addiction, mental health, and domestic violence, which haunted her into adulthood. Equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful, Monica's memoir is a testimony to the lasting impacts of residential schools and one woman's fight to reclaim what she lost.
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The anxiety club
by Fanget, Frâedâeric
In 'The Anxiety Club' we are introduced to three characters, each with a different form of anxiety. After hearing their stories, we follow them into the therapy room, where they discover the behavioral, cognitive, and emotional tools to help free themselves from anxious thinking. Many people believe that there is no treatment for anxiety: they try to soothe their inner suffering with medication, alcohol, drugs, or binge eating. However, there are healthy ways to manage such negative thoughts and feelings. This graphic guide, helps the reader to identify, understand, and find freedom from anxiety.
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