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Sawkill Girls

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Sawkill Girls (Hardcover)

By Claire Legrand
$17.99
ISBN: 9780062696601
Availability: Available at Warehouse
Published: Katherine Tegen Books - October 2nd, 2018

 

Clare Legrand calls this "a book about girls," but it's really a book about the kind of girls you don't always see in novels: hurting, hopeful, hungry, and above all, powerful. It's a dark, strange, spooky read--perfect for a chilly March night--that reminded me of a Hiyao Miyazaki or Guillermo del Toro movie, but has a magic all its own. Check it out.

Kate

Odd One Out

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Odd One Out (Hardcover)

By Nic Stone
$17.99
ISBN: 9781101939536
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Published: Crown Books for Young Readers - October 9th, 2018

 

Courtney and Jupiter have been best friends and next door neighbors forever, but lately, Courtney can't shake the feeling that he might want something more than friendship from Jupiter. When new girl Rae moves to town and upends the status quo, feelings erupt on all sides. Odd One Out is a nuanced exploration of friendship, sexuality, and being a teenager for fans of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. I loved every character in this book!

Rebecca

Feminism Is...

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Feminism Is... (Paperback)

By DK, Roxane Gay (Foreword by)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781465479556
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Published: DK Children - February 12th, 2019

 

Demonized by some and lauded by others, 'feminism' has been a challenging topic since it came on the scene. But what is it really? What does it address? Who has been involved? And very importantly, what does 'intersectional' actually mean? Though this book is aimed at teens, it's a great crash-course in feminist history. It touches on a wide range of topics, but doesn't shy away from bringing up some of the legitimate criticisms of the movement.

Stacey

Miseducation of Cameron Post

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The Miseducation of Cameron Post (Paperback)

By Emily M. Danforth
$9.99
ISBN: 9780062020574
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Published: Balzer + Bray - May 28th, 2013

 

Emily M. Danforth's debut novel tells the story of a young girl growing up in rural Montana after the tragic death of both of her parents. Coming to understand her sexuality is further complicated when her conservative aunt discovers her relationship with her best friend and Cameron is sent away to a religious conversion therapy school. Danforth handles the difficulties of family life and identity with nuance and grace in this beautifully rendered coming of age tale.

Kathryn, Writer in Residence for Young Readers

Our Year of Maybe

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Our Year of Maybe (Hardcover)

By Rachel Lynn Solomon
$18.99
ISBN: 9781481497763
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Published: Simon Pulse - January 15th, 2019

 

When Sophie decides to donate a kidney to her best friend (and secret crush) Peter, neither of them anticipates the way their friendship fractures in the aftermath. Our Year of Maybe is gorgeous and complicated and painful--your heart will hurt (in a good way!) after finishing this book.

Rebecca

There Are No Bears in This Bakery

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There Are No Bears in This Bakery (Hardcover)

By Julia Sarcone-Roach
$17.99
ISBN: 9780399556654
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - January 8th, 2019

 

Once again, Julia Sarcone-Roach has created the perfect story-time read-aloud. This delicious picture book features language that will delight your tongue like chocolate ganache and characters who will warm you like muffin straight from the oven. There are also little surprises, like the burst of jelly in the middle of your donut....did I mention you should probably have a snack on hand while reading?

Marika

Not My Idea

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

By Anastasia Higginbotham
$18.95
ISBN: 9781948340007
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Published: Dottir Press - September 4th, 2018

 

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

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