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Trans kids and teens : pride, joy, and families in transition / by Nealy, Elijah C.,author.; Nealy, Elijah C.Transgender children and youth.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Gender nonconformity.; Transgender children; Transgender people; Transgender people; Transgender people; Transgender youth;
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One day on Earth [videorecording] / by Cut Chemist,1972-; Fela,1938-1997.; Lichtblau, Daniel.; Litman, Brandon.; Martinez, Michael.; Minadeo, Joseph.; Ruddick, Kyle.; Simon, Paul,1941-; Beirut (Musical group); One Day on Earth, LLC.; Sigur Ros (Musical group);
Editor: Michael Martinez ; music by Joseph Minadeo, Paul Simon, Sigur Ros, Fela Kuti, Cut Chemist, Beirut.On 10.10.10, across the planet, documentary filmmakers, students and other inspired citizens recorded the human experience over a 24-hour period and contributed their voices to a global day of media creation called ONE DAY ON EARTH. It was the first ever simultaneous filming event occurring in every country in the world and it became a showcase of the amazing diversity, conflict, tragedy, and triumph that occur in one day.E.DVD ; Dolby 5.1 surround, stereo. ; NTSC.
Subjects: Civilization in motion pictures.; Documentary films.; Human beings in motion pictures.;
© c2013., Docurama Films,
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River Mumma : a novel / by Reid-Benta, Zalika,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.'River Mumma' is an exhilarating magical realist novel about a millennial Black woman who navigates her quarter-life-crisis while embarking on a quest through the streets of Toronto. It is a homage to Jamaican storytelling by one of the most invigorating voices in Canadian literature. Zalika Reid-Benta lives in Toronto, ON. From the author of 'Frying Plantain', which was longlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize. A Dewey Diva Pick. #diversity.
Subjects: Magic realist fiction.; Novels.; Friendship; Quests (Expeditions); Young women; Jamaican Canadians;
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Who Knows You by Heart : A Novel. by Farley, C. J.;
Part social thriller, part modern love story, 'Who Knows You by Heart' is an endlessly discussable tale of Big Tech, new money, relationships, race, and discovering whats real in an age of artificial intelligence. It follows a young black woman who becomes involved in a secret project at her tech company - the creation of an AI that is programmed to be free from the racist and sexist biases that plague other AI products.#diversity.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); FICTION / African American & Black / General; FICTION / Own Voices; FICTION / Satire; FICTION / Science Fiction / General; FICTION / Thrillers / Technological;
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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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Bloom across Canada : 50 inspiring conversations / by Denter, Beka Shane,author,interviewer.; Okello, Lydia,writer of foreword.;
"An uplifting collection of conversations with creative, entrepreneurial, diverse people across Canada. Bloom Across Canada is a fascinating collection of fifty interviews and portraits that celebrate diversity, innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. The women and non-binary people featured in this book represent different backgrounds, creative journeys, and walks of life. They come from every province and territory in Canada, though many have roots in other parts of the world. The one thing they all have in common is that they have followed their own path in life and have a unique story to tell. Among those featured are: Tene Ward, ballerina with the National Ballet of Canada; singer/songwriter Kellie Loder; Peace Akintade, Saskatchewan's former Youth Poet Laureate; Marika Sila, Inuit actress, hoop dancer, fire performer, and motivational speaker; and Amy Robichaud, CEO at Mothers Matter Canada and former director at Dress for Success Vancouver. Through insightful questions and thoughtful, nuanced answers, the fifty interviews in this beautiful collection paint a vivid portrait of talent and ingenuity from coast to coast to coast."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Illustrated works.; Interviews.; Personal narratives.; Gender-nonconforming people; Gender-nonconforming people; Women; Women;
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This monk wears heels : be who you are / by Nishimura, Kodo,author.;
It is too easy to limit ourselves for fear of what other people will think. The message of this book is that we can choose to love our uniqueness -- and that our diversity offers hope for the world. This is a guide to self-love, self-acceptance and taking a Buddhist approach to life. Kodo Nishimura reveals how inclusive the Buddhist teachings really are -- and that yes, it is possible to be a Buddhist monk and do makeup and wear sparkly earrings.
Subjects: Nishimura, Kodo.; Buddhism.; Self-actualization (Psychology);
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Next Time Will Be Our Turn. by Sutanto, Jesse Q.;
In 'Next Time Will Be Our Turn', Magnolia Chen tells her granddaughter the story of how as a teen, she was sent by her Indo-Chinese parents from Jakarta to Los Angeles and fell in love with someone completely forbidden to her by both culture and gender norms. Stretching across decades and continents, Magnolia's star-crossed love story reveals how life can take unexpected turns but ultimately lead you to exactly who you're meant to be. #diversity.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / LGBTQ+ / Bisexual; FICTION / Romance / New Adult; FICTION / Women;
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Weird and wonderful dinosaur facts / by Rooney, Anne.; Ledesma, Ro.;
Did you know that T. rex didn't actually roar? Or that Velociraptor had a wishbone-just like a chicken? Or that savage raptors were fussy about their nails? This book will reveal weird and wonderful facts about dinosaurs and dive deep into the underlying science, covering evolution, habitats, ecology and much more. These surprising facts allow readers to Explore the incredible diversity of the dinosaur kingdom and learn to look at the prehistoric world in a whole NEW way!
Subjects: Dinosaurs;
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David jumps in / by Woo, Alan,1977-; Maurey, Katty.;
On his first day at a brand-new school, David finds himself alone at recess after his classmates race off to their favorite activities. Kids are on the swings, playing soccer and busy with video games. But David has a pocketful of rubber bands for his favorite jump rope game. Can making friends be as easy as a hop, skip and a jump? Told in spare, lyrical prose and beautifully illustrated, Elastic Skip is a celebration of friendship, diversity and inclusionLSC
Subjects: First day of school; Friendship; Playgrounds;
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