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The Bride Test
by Helen Hoang
When his difficulties with processing emotions complicate the search for his bride, a Vietnamese-American on the autism spectrum is pursued by a hopelessly smitten girl from the Ho Chi Min City slums. By the author of "The Kiss Quotient"
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The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide: A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens
by Yenn Purkis
Young Adult Non-fiction: This book explores what it feels like to be a young person on the autism spectrum and looks at all the brilliant things people on the autism spectrum can do. Full of insights about being awesome and autistic, this book celebrates the strengths of understanding the world in a different way. It looks at all the reasons being you and thinking differently can be totally awesome! It also has tips for managing tricky situations such as meltdowns, sensory differences and anxiety. It includes fun activities and diary pages where you can write your thoughts and feelings to help you concentrate on your strengths and work on your challenges. This book helps you develop the confidence to be who you are and help you live life with as little stress and anxiety as possible.
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Tilly in Technicolor
by Mazey Eddings
Young Adult Fiction: When eighteen-year-old Tilly goes to London to intern for her sister's company, she begins to unmask her ADHD and connects with Oliver, another neurodivergent intern.
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My Life Beyond Autism: A Mayo Clinic Patient Story
by Hey Gee
Juvenile Non-fiction: Tracy likes to draw, make movies and play, just like other kids. She also has autism spectrum disorder. This means she processes many everyday situations differently, such as making friends. Over time, she's learned tricks for communicating and coping when things are hard for her. Follow along as Tracy gives a peek at what life is really like for someone living with autism and how she discovered life beyond this common disorder.
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Ellen Outside the Lines
by A. J. Sass
Juvenile Fiction: When a school trip to Barcelona to reconnect with her best friend doesn't go as planned, Ellen, a neurodivergent 13-year-old, must expand her horizons as she makes new friends and learns to let go of old ones.
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Flap Your Hands: A Celebration of Stimming
by Steve Asbell
Picture Book: Four neurodivergent kids, who face stressful moments throughout their day, use body movements, called stims, to self-regulate their emotions.
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Sikhs: The Story of a People, Their Faith and Culture
by Saanika Patnaik
Non-fiction: Explores the gurus, the scriptures, the philosophy, and the stories and legends. It explains how a faith led to the birth of a historic empire of immense military and political might, maps the emergence of a distinct identity, looks at its impact on thew orld, and celebrates the contributions of this illustrious community.
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The Sikhs
by Patwant Singh
Non-fiction: A comprehensive history of the Sikh people and religion traces the origins of the sect five centuries ago in India and discusses its current, sometimes violent, role in Indian politics.
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Sunny G's Series of Rash Decisions
by Navdeep Singh Dhillon
Young Adult Fiction: When Mindi Vang steals his notebook filled with rash decisions on prom night, Sunny chases after her and has an unexpected all-night adventure filled with reckless, wonderful, romantic, stupid, life-changing decisions.
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TJ Powar has Something to Prove
by Jesmeen Kaur Deo
Young Adult FIction: A charming rom-com about high school debater TJ Powar who—after becoming the subject of an ugly meme—makes a resolution to stop shaving, plucking and waxing, and prove that she can be her hairy self and still be beautiful… but soon finds this may be her most difficult debate yet.
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Sri Harmandir Sahib
by Simon Rose
Juvenile Non-fiction: Explores the history of Sri Harmandir Sahib, including when it was created, why it was created, and who its architects were
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Jeet and Fudge Find Yoga
by Amandeep S. Kochar
Easy Reader Fiction: It's dog-yoga day at the green space next to the animal shelter and Jeet, Fudge, and their friends are eager to join in to help manage their nerves about summer ending and school starting. Hilarity ensues when Fudge finds multiple ways to interrupt the practice. But that won't stop the friends from finding their calm!
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The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh
by Supriya Kelkar
Picture Book: Harpreet Singh has a different color for every occasion, from pink for dancing to bhangra beats to red for courage. He especially takes care with his patkas, his turbans, smoothing each one out gently before putting it on. But when Harpreet's mom finds a new job in a snowy town and the family has to move, he finds himself choosing white over and over--all he wants is to be invisible. Will he ever feel a happy sunny yellow again?
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Guru Nanak: First of the Sikhs
by Demi
Easy Biography: Guru Nanak (1469-1539) is the founder of the Sikh religion, which has over 25 million followers worldwide. As a young man, he embarked on an inspired mission that took him from the sacred Himalayas to the holy city of Mecca, preaching a message of one God, sincere worship, and of peace and equality for all. Award-winning author, Demi, recounts the remarkable life of Guru Nanak, who today is revered by Hindus and Muslims alike.
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April 15 - National American Sign Language Day
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American Sign Language Dictionary for Beginners: A Visual Guide with 800+ ASL Signs
by Tara Adams
Non-fiction: Whatever your reason for learning the richly expressive language of American Sign Language (ASL), this book will guide you through the initial stages of your signing journey. It's filled with everything you need to master more than 800 essential vocabulary words, including detailed directions that make it simple to develop your ASL skills.
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True Biz: A Novel
by Sara Nović
Fiction: Taking readers into a residential school for the deaf, this coming-of-age novel follows three people—a rebellious transfer student, the school's golden boy and the headmistress—as they each deal with personal and political crises and find their lives inextricable from one another—and changed forever.
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Give Me a Sign
by Anna Sortino
Young Adult Fiction: Ready for a change, Lilah, who suffers from hearing loss, becomes a counselor at a summer camp for the deaf and blind where she finds a community and a gorgeous Deaf counselor who volunteers to help her with her signing, stealing her heart in the process.
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We Can Sign!: An Essential Illustrated Guide to American Sign Language for Kids
by Tara Adams
Juvenile Non-fiction: Discover how simple learning sign language for kids can be! Whether it's for reaching out to a deaf person, chatting with friends across a crowded room, or just learning an amazing new language, We Can Sign! is an essential guide to getting started with American Sign Language for kids.
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The Baby-sitters Club: Jessi's Secret Language
by Chan Chau
Juvenile Graphic Novel: Feeling isolated as the only African American in her class, Jessi gains a sense of belonging by participating in the Baby-sitters Club, learning sign language in order to communicate with a deaf child, and dancing in a ballet.
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Nita's First Signs
by Kathy MacMillan
Board Book: Nita communicates with her parents in sign language to ask for snacks, play ball, and express love.
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Signing at Home: Sign Language for Kids
by Kathryn Clay
Easy Non-fiction: Illustrations of American Sign Language, along with labeled photos, introduce children to words and phrases useful for signing around their home.
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Library Programs of InterestFor a full listing of our programs this month see our Events Page.
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