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Not My Idea: A Book about Whiteness (Ordinary Terrible Things) (Hardcover)

By Anastasia Higginbotham

$15.16

ISBN: 9781948340007

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Published: Dottir Press - September 4th, 2018

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With Anastasia Higginbotham, there's no sugar coating. Not My Idea encourages white children to ask hard questions, to call out racism when they see it, to educate themselves about the history of white supremacy, and to recognize that fixing the problem is one of their societal responsibilities. A poignant book presented with creative mixed-media.

Stacey

I Can't Talk About the Trees Without the Blood (Pitt Poetry Series) (Paperback)

By Tiana Clark

$13.60

ISBN: 9780822965589

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Published: University of Pittsburgh Press - September 18th, 2018

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Tiana Clark is in the room with me, reciting her poetry. At least, that's how it feels when I read it. Her work is so emotionally rich and resonant. "I can't talk about the trees without the blood" is a powerful commentary about being a mixed-race woman in the US today.

Stacey

Sanity & Tallulah (Sanity & Tallulah, Book 1) (Paperback)

By Molly Brooks, Molly Brooks (Illustrator)

$12.99

ISBN: 9781368022804

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Published: Disney-Hyperion - October 16th, 2018

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A fun story about two smart girls in their space station home with their three-headed kitten named Princess, Sparkle, and Destroyer of Worlds. What's not to love? I really enjoyed the relationship treatment in the story, both with the girls' friendship, their familial relationships, and the relationships amongst coworkers on the station.

Stacey

Ask Baba Yaga: Otherworldly Advice for Everyday Troubles (Paperback)

By Taisia Kitaiskaia

$14.99

ISBN: 9781449486815

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Published: Andrews McMeel Publishing - September 26th, 2017

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Some of the questions posed are very traditional for an advice column, but the responses are all earthy, poetic, and a little sinister. I can easily picture Baba Yaga's claws clacking away as she type up her response. I enjoy the raw, truthfulness of some of the answers, but just a reminder that Baba Yaga is not an actual therapist. (This book was featured on BitchReads' list of "11 Books to Hex the Patriarchy" last October.)

Stacey

Sad Animal Babies (Hardcover)

By Brooke Barker

$16.99

ISBN: 9781419729874

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Published: Harry N. Abrams - October 9th, 2018

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Filled with fun facts about juvenile animals of all kinds! The drawings that accompany each fact are adorable and peppered with the author's poignant (and slightly painful) jokes. I had a tough time putting it down. Informational, cute, and great for cracking a smile and unleashing an "awwww" or two.

Stacey

Snow Pony and the Seven Miniature Ponies (Hardcover)

By Christian Trimmer, Jessie Sima (Illustrator)

$17.99

ISBN: 9781481462686

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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - August 21st, 2018

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Why yes, this book is quite fabulous. It has a cute story for kids based on Snow White, except most of the characters are ponies. Bright colors, cute characters, and even some humor adults will appreciate - you can't go wrong.

Stacey

Sanity & Tallulah (Sanity & Tallulah, Book 1) (Paperback)

By Molly Brooks, Molly Brooks (Illustrator)

$12.99

ISBN: 9781368022804

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Published: Disney-Hyperion - October 16th, 2018

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A fun story about two smart girls in their space station home with their three-headed kitten named Princess, Sparkle, and Destroyer of Worlds. What's not to love? I really enjoyed the relationship treatment in the story, both with the girls' friendship, their familial relationships, and the relationships amongst coworkers on the station.

Stacey

What's My Superpower? (English) (Hardcover)

By Aviaq Johnston, Tim Mack (Illustrator)

$16.95

ISBN: 9781772271409

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Published: Inhabit Media - June 21st, 2017

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Super cute story that teaches that empathy and supporting others isn't a weakness, but a strength. The art is adorable, and the color palette really pops.

Stacey

New Poets of Native Nations (Paperback)

By Heid E. Erdrich

$18.00

ISBN: 9781555978099

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Published: Graywolf Press - July 10th, 2018

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It's hard to summarize this collection of poetry. There's just so much raw emotion, and each author has their own distinct voice. The poems are all powerful declarations of resilience in the face of generations of societal bigotry and cruelty.

Stacey

The Mortification of Fovea Munson (Hardcover)

By Mary Winn Heider, Chi Birmingham (Illustrator)

$16.99

ISBN: 9781484780541

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Published: Disney-Hyperion - June 5th, 2018

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A darkly comedic middle-grade novel that will probably appeal to fans of "The Green Ribbon," both children and adults who enjoy children's fiction. I would probably not recommend for the easily queasy.

Stacey