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That Inevitable Victorian Thing

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That Inevitable Victorian Thing By E.K. Johnston Cover Image
$17.99
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ISBN: 9781101994979
Published: Dutton Books for Young Readers - October 3rd, 2017

Excited about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle? Get your royal romance fix in this story of a neo-Victorian world where the British Empire never ended, marriage is a blend of love and genetics, and true friendships are the most important part of being in society.

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Ballerina Body

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Ballerina Body: Dancing and Eating Your Way to a Leaner, Stronger, and More Graceful You By Misty Copeland Cover Image
$32.00
ISBN: 9781455596300
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Published: Grand Central Publishing - March 21st, 2017

With a blend of exercise routines, recipe suggestions, stories from the dance studio, and gorgeous photographs, this book is perfect for ballet fans, and also for anyone looking to improve health and fitness in a manageable way.

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Dear Martin

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Dear Martin By Nic Stone Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781101939499
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Published: Crown Books for Young Readers - October 17th, 2017

Justyce gets through the challenges of high school by writing letters to Martin Luther King. When his best friend is shot by an off-duty police officer, Justyce turns to his notebook for strength and inspiration.

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Trell

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Trell By Dick Lehr Cover Image
$17.99
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ISBN: 9780763692759
Published: Candlewick - September 12th, 2017

15-year-old Trell has grown up knowing her father didn't commit the murder he's in prison for, and now she has the chance to work with a lawyer and a reporter to prove his innocence. Written by a Boston Globe reporter and based on his work investigating a cold case, this is perfect for aspiring journalists and activists.

Sarah


It Ain't So Awful, Falafel

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It Ain't So Awful, Falafel By Firoozeh Dumas Cover Image
$7.99
ISBN: 9781328740960
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Published: Clarion Books - August 15th, 2017

When Zomorod's parents move from Iran to California, she renames herself Cindy (like The Brady Bunch) and does her best to fit in. But it's 1979, and a group of Iranians has seized the US embassy. Zomorod has to figure out middle school and mood rings while dealing with neighbors who suddenly see her as an enemy.

Sarah


Cuz

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Cuz: The Life and Times of Michael A. By Danielle Allen Cover Image
$24.95
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ISBN: 9781631493119
Published: Liveright - September 5th, 2017

Harvard professor Danielle Allen tells the story of her cousin Michael, who spent much of his life in prison and died a victim of violent crime. A powerful exploration of race, class, and the problems of the justice system that grapples with the limitations of love and good intentions.

Sarah


It All Comes Down to This

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It All Comes Down to This By Karen English Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780544839571
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Published: Clarion Books - July 11th, 2017

Sophie's family moves to an all-white neighborhood in 1965 LA. She manages to make new friends and get ready for her beloved older sister to leave for college, but she's not prepared to be caught up in the Watts riots.

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