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Sweet Heat : A Novel. by Babalola, Bolu.;
'Sweet Heat' follows Kiki Banjo, a young Black British woman who hosts a podcast about modern love, even though her own love life is in shambles. But when fate throws her back together with her ex, she must decide if shes willing to risk it all for a second chance. From the author of 'Honey and Spice', a Reese's Book Club pick. #diversity.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / African American & Black / Women; FICTION / Coming of Age; FICTION / Romance / Romantic Comedy;
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The Journey Prize stories. by Berry, Michelle,1968-compiler.; Taylor, Timothy L.,1963-compiler.; Winter, Michael,1965-compiler.; Galloway, Steven,1975-compiler.; Gartner, Zsuzsi,compiler.; Lyon, Annabel,1971-compiler.; Anderson, Caroline,compiler.; Bezmozgis, David,1973-compiler.; Brand, Dionne,1953-compiler.; Coady, Lynn,1970-compiler.; O'Neill, Heather,compiler.; Smith, Neil,1964-compiler.; Malla, Pasha,1978-compiler.; Thomas, Joan(Sandra Joan),compiler.; Christie, Michael,1976-compiler.; York, Alissa,compiler.; Hill, Miranda,compiler.; Medley, Mark,compiler.; Wangersky, Russell,1962-compiler.;
PREVIOUS BOOK IN SERIES: THE JOURNEY PRIZE STORIES 32, ISBN 9780771050992. The 33rd edition of Canada's most prestigious annual fiction anthology proudly celebrates the best emerging Black writers in the country, as selected by a jury comprising internationally acclaimed, award-winning writers David Chariandy, Esi Edugyan, and Canisia Lubrin. #diversity.
Subjects: Fiction.; Short stories.; Journey Prize; Canadian fiction; Canadian fiction (English); Anthologies;
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These Memories Do Not Belong to Us : A Novel. by Ma, Yiming.;
'These Memoires Do Not Belong to Us' is a debut novel set in a future where a renamed China is the sole global superpower and citizens can record and transfer memories between minds. Powerful and provocative, this book masterfully explores how governments and media manipulate history to control the collective imagination. Yiming Ma divides his time between Toronto, ON, and New York. #diversity.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / Alternative History; FICTION / Asian American; FICTION / Dystopian;
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The every body book : the LGBTQ+ inclusive guide for kids about sex, gender, bodies, and families / by Simon, Rachel E.; Grigni, Noah.;
This vibrant and beautifully illustrated book educates children about sex, gender, and relationships in a way that is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Covering puberty, hormones, pregnancy, consent, sex, babies, relationships, and families, it uses gender-neutral language throughout and celebrates diversity in all its forms, including race, ethnicity, faith, bodies, gender, and sexuality.For use with children ages 8-12.
Subjects: Sex instruction for children; Sex (Biology); Sexual minorities;
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A cure for darkness : the story of depression and how we treat it / by Riley, Alex,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What is depression? Is it a persistent low mood or a complex range of symptoms? Is it a single diagnosis or a diversity of mental disorders requiring different treatments? In 'A Cure for Darkness', science writer Alex Riley explores these questions, digging into the long history of depression and chronicling the lives of psychiatrists and scientists who sought cures for their patients.
Subjects: Riley, Alex; Depression, Mental.;
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Voces: Latino Vote 2024. by Ruiz, Bernardo,film director.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by PBS in 2024.This multiplatform documentary examines the priorities of a politically diverse Latino electorate in the run-up to the 2024 presidential election. It focuses on key issues that will drive Latino voter turnout in some of the most hotly contested battleground states like Nevada, Arizona, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, as well as California and Florida, which have large Latino populations.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Current affairs.; United States--Politics and government.; History.; Social problems.; United States.; Presidents--Election.; Elections.; Hispanic Americans.; Voting.;
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The Moment. by Jennings, Tom,film director.; Red Bull Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Red Bull Studios in 2023.THE MOMENT tells the story of key sporting events that sparked cultural change. In 1995, Nelson Mandela united a divided South Africa by rallying support for the Springbok Rugby Team, a symbol of apartheid. When Captain Francois Pienaar lifted the Rugby World Cup, the moment inspired a nation and paved the way for today's diverse Springbok team, led by Siya Kolisi.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; African studies.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; South Africa.; Apartheid.;
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Work It Out Wombats!. by Barker, Jeff,film director.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by PBS in 2023.Follow the animated adventures of playful marsupial siblings Malik, Zadie, and Zeke who live with their grandmother, named Super, in the Treeborhood -- a fantastical treehouse apartment complex that’s home to a diverse community of animal neighbors. The trio use computational thinking, along with their creativity and collaborative spirit, to solve the challenges they encounter and win the day!Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Television.;
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The Emperor of Gladness [text (large print)] : A Novel. by Vuong, Ocean.;
'The Emperor of Gladness' follows a year in the life of a wayward young man in New England who, by chance, becomes the caretaker for an 82-year-old widow living with dementia, powering a story of friendship, loss, and how much we are willing to risk to claim one of life's most treasured mercies: a second chance. From the author of 'On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous'. #diversity.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / Asian American; FICTION / LGBTQ+ / General; FICTION / Literary;
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The pocket guide to neurodiversity / by Aherne, Daniel,author.; Stringer, Tim,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 112-121) and index.A simple, accessible guide to neurodiversity, unpacking the four main diagnoses of autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia. The book also explains some common co-occurring conditions, strengths and difficulties, and concepts such as spiky profiles, executive functioning and working memory.
Subjects: Neurodiversity.;
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