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They Called Us Enemy
George Takei · Top Shelf Productions
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
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A stunning graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps during World War II. Experience the forces that shaped an American icon -- and America itself -- in this gripping tale of courage, country, loyalty, and love.George... |
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Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum
Michael McCreary · Annick Press
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
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Like many others on the autism spectrum, 20-something stand-up comic Michael McCreary has been told by more than a few well-meaning folks that he doesn't "look" autistic. But, as he's quick to point out in this memoir, autism "looks" different for just about... |
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Strangers Assume My Girlfriend Is My Nurse
Shane Burcaw · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
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With his signature acerbic wit and hilarious voice, twenty-something author, blogger, and entrepreneur Shane Burcaw is back with an essay collection about living a full life in a body that many people perceive as a tragedy. From anecdotes about first introductions where people patted him on the head... |
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How to College: What to Know Before You Go
Andrea Malkin Brenner · St. Martin's Griffin
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
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The first practical guide of its kind that helps students transition smoothly from high school to collegeThe transition from high school -- and home -- to college can be stressful. Students and parents often arrive on campus unprepared for what college is really like. Academic standards... |
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My Body My Choice: The Fight for Abortion Rights
Robin Stevenson
Format: Paperback
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Abortion is one of the most common of all medical procedures. But it is still stigmatized, ?and all too often people do not feel they can talk about their experiences. Making abortion illegal or hard to access doesn't make it any less common; it just makes it dangerous. Around the world,... |
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Parkland Speaks: Survivors from Marjory Stoneman Douglas Share Their Stories
Sarah Lerner · Crown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
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Featuring art and writing from the students of the Parkland tragedy, this is a raw look at the events of February 14, and a poignant representation of grief, healing, and hope.The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School share their emotional journeys that began on February 14, 2018,... |
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No More Excuses: Dismantling Rape Culture
Amber J. Keyser · Twenty First Century Books
Pages: 144
Format: Library Binding
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Soon after the sexual misconduct allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein became public in late 2017, the #MeToo movement went viral, opening up an explosive conversation about rape culture around the globe. In the US, someone is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds. More than... |
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VIRAL: The Fight Against AIDS in America
Ann Bausum · Viking Books for Young Readers
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
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Groundbreaking narrative nonfiction for teens that tells the story of the AIDS crisis in America.Thirty-five years ago, it was a modern-day, mysterious plague. Its earliest victims were mostly gay men, some of the most marginalized people in the country; at its peak in America, it killed... |
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I'm Afraid of Men
Vivek Shraya · Penguin Canada
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover
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"Emotional and painful but also layered with humour, I'm Afraid of Men will widen your lens on gender and challenge you to do better. This challenge is a necessary one--one we must all take up. It is a gift to dive into Vivek's heart and mind."--Rupi Kaur, bestselling... |
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The Stonewall Riots: Coming Out in the Streets
Gayle E Pitman · Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
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This book is about the Stonewall Riots, a series of spontaneous, often violent demonstrations by members of the gay (LGBTQ ) community in reaction to a police raid that took place in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn in the Greenwich Village neighborhood... |
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A Queer History of the United States for Young People
Michael Bronski · Beacon Press
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
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Queer history didn't start with Stonewall. This book explores how LGBTQ people have always been a part of our national identity, contributing to the country and culture for over 400 years.It is crucial for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth to know their history. But this... |
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I Am a Feminist: Claiming the F-Word in Turbulent Times
Monique Polak · Orca Book Publishers
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
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What is feminism? Why does it still matter? What exactly does intersectionality mean? In order to answer these (and many other) questions, I Am a Feminist first examines the history of feminism and then addresses the issues girls and women continue to face today. The book also looks... |
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A Quick & Easy Guide to Queer & Trans Identities
Mady G. · Limerence Press
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
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A great starting point for anyone curious about queer and trans life, and helpful for those already on their own journeys!In this quick and easy guide to queer and trans identities, cartoonists Mady G and JR Zuckerberg guide you through the basics of the LGBT world! Covering essential... |
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Positively Teen: A Practical Guide to a More Positive, More Confident You
Nicola Morgan · Poppy
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
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An uplifting and optimistic guide to navigating the ups and downs of teen years and preparing for adulthood.Author Nicola Morgan is an international expert on teen development and mental health. During her talks to parents of pre-teens, she immediately sensed two overriding emotions: fear... |
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