January 2021 list by B. Goodman
 
Bill Nye's Great Big World of Science
by Bill Nye

This book covers the basic principles of each science, key discoveries, recent revolutionary advances, and the problems that science still needs to solve for our Earth.

Boycotts, Strikes, and Marches: Protests of the Civil Rights Era
by Barbara Diggs

An in-depth exploration of five different marches, protests, and boycotts of the civil rights era―actions that made it impossible for the people in power to ignore the social injustices rampant in the United States.

Breaking the News: What's Real, What's Not, and Why the Difference Matters
by Robin Terry Brown

A look at culture's relationship with journalism, and an effort to teach what is "real" versus "fake" news.

Drawing Anime from Simple Shapes: Character Design Basics for all Ages
by Christopher Hart

Basic shapes are key to drawing just about anything, and anime is no exception. Loaded with more than 100 step-by-step demonstrations starting with simple shapes, this book shows readers how to draw faces, figures, hairstyles, emotions, gestures, poses, fashions and more.

The Fangirl's Guide To the Universe: A Handbook for Girl Geeks
by Sam Maggs

Fandom, pop culture, feminism, cosplay, cons, books, memes, podcasts, vlogs, OTPs and RPGs and MMOs and more—there’s never been a better time to be a fangirl, or a better guide to navigate the wide universe of fandoms. This handbook is packed with tips, playthroughs, and cheat codes.

Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy
by Kenneth C. Davis

A nonfiction account of some of the deadliest dictators in modern history.