What led up to an African American teen setting fire to the skirt of an agender teen on an Oakland bus, and the aftermath for both teens and their familie...Show more
What led up to an African American teen setting fire to the skirt of an agender teen on an Oakland bus, and the aftermath for both teens and their families. Slater highlights many of our society's current struggles around mental health, race, class, and gender identities. This book comes highly recommended from several SFPL librarians!
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What led up to an African American teen setting fire to the skirt of an agender teen on an Oakland bus, and the aftermath for both teens and their familie...Show more
What led up to an African American teen setting fire to the skirt of an agender teen on an Oakland bus, and the aftermath for both teens and their families. Slater highlights many of our society's current struggles around mental health, race, class, and gender identities. This book comes highly recommended from several SFPL librarians!
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Not quite sequel or prequel but equal to His Dark Materials trilogy, this book takes place a dozen years before the events of The Golden Compass and features some of the same characters.
Not quite sequel or prequel but equal to His Dark Materials trilogy, this book takes place a dozen years before the events of The Golden Compass and features some of the same characters.
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Not quite sequel or prequel but equal to His Dark Materials trilogy, this book takes place a dozen years before the events of The Golden Compass and features some of the same characters.
Not quite sequel or prequel but equal to His Dark Materials trilogy, this book takes place a dozen years before the events of The Golden Compass and features some of the same characters.
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Why did Marin cut herself off from everything she knew in San Francisco, flying to college in upstate New York a month early, and why is she staying in he...Show more
Why did Marin cut herself off from everything she knew in San Francisco, flying to college in upstate New York a month early, and why is she staying in her dorm, alone, during the winter break? An achingly beautiful novel that looks back, and moves Marin forward from her self-imposed loneliness.
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Why did Marin cut herself off from everything she knew in San Francisco, flying to college in upstate New York a month early, and why is she staying in he...Show more
Why did Marin cut herself off from everything she knew in San Francisco, flying to college in upstate New York a month early, and why is she staying in her dorm, alone, during the winter break? An achingly beautiful novel that looks back, and moves Marin forward from her self-imposed loneliness.
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In this long-awaited sequel to Akata Witch, the continuing adventures of teen-aged Sunny will keep you engaged with magic, humor, and, of course, action. And don’t let the giant spider spook you.
In this long-awaited sequel to Akata Witch, the continuing adventures of teen-aged Sunny will keep you engaged with magic, humor, and, of course, action. And don’t let the giant spider spook you.
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In this long-awaited sequel to Akata Witch, the continuing adventures of teen-aged Sunny will keep you engaged with magic, humor, and, of course, action. And don’t let the giant spider spook you.
In this long-awaited sequel to Akata Witch, the continuing adventures of teen-aged Sunny will keep you engaged with magic, humor, and, of course, action. And don’t let the giant spider spook you.
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A raw, honest, disturbing, but ultimately hopeful look into a 16 year old girl's taking control of her life.
A raw, honest, disturbing, but ultimately hopeful look into a 16 year old girl's taking control of her life.
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A raw, honest, disturbing, but ultimately hopeful look into a 16 year old girl's taking control of her life.
A raw, honest, disturbing, but ultimately hopeful look into a 16 year old girl's taking control of her life.
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This moving graphic novel illustrates how external factors and large events (Vietnamese geopolitical history, in this case) become personal and affect chi...Show more
This moving graphic novel illustrates how external factors and large events (Vietnamese geopolitical history, in this case) become personal and affect children, adults, parents, and family. This book will resonate long after you've finished reading it, and will remind you that all immigrants have a story, and it's often filled with tragedy and sadness.
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This moving graphic novel illustrates how external factors and large events (Vietnamese geopolitical history, in this case) become personal and affect chi...Show more
This moving graphic novel illustrates how external factors and large events (Vietnamese geopolitical history, in this case) become personal and affect children, adults, parents, and family. This book will resonate long after you've finished reading it, and will remind you that all immigrants have a story, and it's often filled with tragedy and sadness.
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In this audiobook, Lazlo Strange, orphan, lowly assistant librarian, and collector of fables, dreams of journeying to a place some call Weep across an impossibly dangerous desert. Lushly written and wonderfully narrated by Steve West.
In this audiobook, Lazlo Strange, orphan, lowly assistant librarian, and collector of fables, dreams of journeying to a place some call Weep across an impossibly dangerous desert. Lushly written and wonderfully narrated by Steve West.
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In this audiobook, Lazlo Strange, orphan, lowly assistant librarian, and collector of fables, dreams of journeying to a place some call Weep across an impossibly dangerous desert. Lushly written and wonderfully narrated by Steve West.
In this audiobook, Lazlo Strange, orphan, lowly assistant librarian, and collector of fables, dreams of journeying to a place some call Weep across an impossibly dangerous desert. Lushly written and wonderfully narrated by Steve West.
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In the first graphic novel for young readers to focus on police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement, as in Hamlet, the dead shall speak—and the living yield even more surprises.
In the first graphic novel for young readers to focus on police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement, as in Hamlet, the dead shall speak—and the living yield even more surprises.
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In the first graphic novel for young readers to focus on police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement, as in Hamlet, the dead shall speak—and the living yield even more surprises.
In the first graphic novel for young readers to focus on police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement, as in Hamlet, the dead shall speak—and the living yield even more surprises.
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Magical, enigmatic, tragic and oddly prescient, this story will leave you wondering what if, what if, what if.
Magical, enigmatic, tragic and oddly prescient, this story will leave you wondering what if, what if, what if.
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Magical, enigmatic, tragic and oddly prescient, this story will leave you wondering what if, what if, what if.
Magical, enigmatic, tragic and oddly prescient, this story will leave you wondering what if, what if, what if.
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If you read YA, you've probably already heard about The Hate U Give. This breakout bestseller topped the charts in 2017 and for good reason. Starr's pe...Show more
If you read YA, you've probably already heard about The Hate U Give. This breakout bestseller topped the charts in 2017 and for good reason. Starr's perspective is informed by Black Lives Matter, the characters are complex, and the book weaves experiences of racism and violence with real hope for social justice. Bonus: you can follow Angie Thomas on Twitter... just don't ask her any questions about the upcoming movie version :).
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If you read YA, you've probably already heard about The Hate U Give. This breakout bestseller topped the charts in 2017 and for good reason. Starr's pe...Show more
If you read YA, you've probably already heard about The Hate U Give. This breakout bestseller topped the charts in 2017 and for good reason. Starr's perspective is informed by Black Lives Matter, the characters are complex, and the book weaves experiences of racism and violence with real hope for social justice. Bonus: you can follow Angie Thomas on Twitter... just don't ask her any questions about the upcoming movie version :).
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Written in verse, this compelling and moving book follows Will as he takes the elevator down on his way to avenge his brother Shawn's death by shooting. ...Show more
Written in verse, this compelling and moving book follows Will as he takes the elevator down on his way to avenge his brother Shawn's death by shooting. As the elevator makes it way down, the spirits of deceased people from Will's life stop by and share their wisdom with him--even, or especially, if he doesn't want to hear it.
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Written in verse, this compelling and moving book follows Will as he takes the elevator down on his way to avenge his brother Shawn's death by shooting. ...Show more
Written in verse, this compelling and moving book follows Will as he takes the elevator down on his way to avenge his brother Shawn's death by shooting. As the elevator makes it way down, the spirits of deceased people from Will's life stop by and share their wisdom with him--even, or especially, if he doesn't want to hear it.
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The sequel to Shadowshaper features the heart-pounding action, witty banter, and lovingly-evoked Brooklyn setting that made the first book so beloved. Read them both!
The sequel to Shadowshaper features the heart-pounding action, witty banter, and lovingly-evoked Brooklyn setting that made the first book so beloved. Read them both!
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The sequel to Shadowshaper features the heart-pounding action, witty banter, and lovingly-evoked Brooklyn setting that made the first book so beloved. Read them both!
The sequel to Shadowshaper features the heart-pounding action, witty banter, and lovingly-evoked Brooklyn setting that made the first book so beloved. Read them both!
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