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small lives
In Gary Jackson’s stories-in-poems, superhumans of color navigate violence, visibility, and legacies in the fractured US. Rather than battling traditional villains, Jackson’s superheroes—the Invincible Woman, the Telepath, and the...
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Bold, Brilliant, and Latine
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris’s dynamic mini-biography anthology celebrates Latine and Hispanic lives and legacies through stories of heritage and resilience. The book introduces fifty-two Latine and Hispanic figures, including scientists,...
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Sunburn
Chloe Michelle Howarth’s coming-of-age novel "Sunburn" simmers with first love, confusion, and quiet rebellion in sun-drenched 1990s Ireland. Lucy, a restless teenager, lives in Crossmore, Ireland, where “motherhood is the nearest...
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Beyond They/Them
In Em Dickson’s stunning biographical collection "Beyond They/Them", nonbinary, gender-diverse, and two-spirit trailblazers are honored for their groundbreaking impacts across various media. This dynamic book highlights twenty...
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How to Have a Killer Time in D.C.
A travel writer’s routine assignment spirals into a scandalous whirlwind in Sam Lumley’s mystery novel "How to Have a Killer Time in D.C." Oliver Popp, a gay, autistic writer with a penchant for structure, is tasked by his editors to...
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Stressed Little Bun Bun Takes a Deep Breath
A brave bunny on a rescue quest learns about mindfulness and emotional regulation in the illustrative picture book "Stressed Little Bun Bun Takes a Deep Breath". In Stefanie Jubert’s heartfelt picture book "Stressed Little Bun Bun...
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Overheard
Eavesdrop on the quiet chaos of a Viennese apartment building through Dominik Barta’s provocative novel Overheard, wherein the lives of its tenants converge to reveal tender truths. Kurt, a gay German and English teacher, settles into...
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Little Ruth
Little Ruth: Halloween Drama Queen is a sweet picture book that celebrates a plucky girl’s resourcefulness. In Dee Write’s picture book Little Ruth: Halloween Drama Queen, a girl working to upgrade her Halloween costume faces...