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For the record / by Polak, Monique.;
Includes Internet addresses.Twelve-year-old Justine and her sister go back and forth between their parents homes after their parents get divorced. Because her mother wants sole custody, she enlists Justine's assistance in collecting evidence against her father. But when Justine finds herself creating a lie for her mother's court case, she starts to question how she and her mother are acting, and realizes she needs to find the courage to tell the truth, no matter what happens.LSC
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Children of divorced parents; Custody of children; Sisters; Courage;
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Worms at work : harnessing the awesome power of worms with vermiculture and vermicomposting / by Stevens, Crystal J.;
Includes Internet addresses."Worms play a vital role in soil health, soil fertility and ultimately, the yield of a garden. Designed as a straightforward, easy-to-use handbook, Worms at Work is a no-fuss guide to creating and harnessing the power of vermicompost. Intended for the beginning gardener and experienced farmer alike, all that is required is a healthy appreciation for healthy, happy soil!"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Earthworm culture; Vermicomposting;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The shopkeeper's home : the world's best independent retailers and their stylish homes / by Rowland, Caroline.;
Includes Internet addresses.Have you ever wondered what the homes of the owners of these beautiful retail spaces might be like? Caroline Rowland visits both the stores and the homes of more than 30 of the most stylish independent lifestyle retailers to give you a peek behind the scenes. The shopkeeper's home brings together our favorite independent stores which can be found across the globe. From the avenues of the USA and the streets of the UK, to hidden corners of Europe, the book explores their retail outlets and shop styling ideas.LSC
Subjects: Interior decoration.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The banana-leaf ball : how play can change the world / by Milway, Katie Smith,1960-; Evans, Shane.;
Includes Internet addresses.Young Deo finds himself alone in a refugee camp in Tanzania, and becomes a target of a bully. He finds comfort in making a banana-leaf ball, and when a coach arrives to organize a soccer game, things begin to change for the better as the children overcome their differences while on the playing field. Includes information about the person who inspired this story, and well as about organizations that use play to build compassion and confidence in children.LSC
Subjects: Soccer stories.; Refugee children; Refugee camps; Bullying; Play;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The rumor game / by Charaipotra, Sona.; Clayton, Dhonielle.;
Includes Internet addresses.At Foxham Prep, a posh private school for Washington, D.C.'s elite, a rumor gains momentum as it collects followers on social media, pulling three girls into its path--Bryn, who wants to erase all memories of the mistake she made last summer; cheer captain Cora, who desperately wants to believe in her boyfriend's faithfulness; and shy Georgie, newly hot after a summer at fat camp and ready to reinvent herself--but who can stop a dangerous rumor once it takes on a life of its own?LSC
Subjects: Preparatory school students; African Americans; East Indians; Rumor; Social media; Popularity; Dating (Social customs); Bullying; Private schools;
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The black flamingo / by Atta, Dean.;
Includes Internet addresses."Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. All his life, he's navigated what it means to be Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican--but never quite feeling Greek or Black enough. As he gets older, Michael's coming out is only the start of learning who he is and where he fits in. When he discovers the Drag Society, he finally finds where he belongs--and the Black Flamingo is born. Told with raw honesty, insight, and lyricism, this debut explores the layers of identity that make us who we are--and allow us to shine"--FantasticFiction.com.LSCStonewall Book Award, Mike Morgan & Larry Romans Children's & Young Adult Literature Award, 2020.
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Novels in verse.; Gay teenagers; Racially mixed people; Gay men; Female impersonators;
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This book is gay / by Dawson, Juno; Dawson, James; Gerrell, Spike.;
Includes Internet addresses.This book is part of our Book Sanctuary collection. A Book Sanctuary is a physical or digital space that actively protects the freedom to read. It provides shelter and access to endangered books. Launched by Chicago Public Library in 2022, The Book Sanctuary initiative brings attention to challenged titles, and commits to making these books accessible. Innisfil ideaLAB & Library's Book Sanctuary Collection represents books that have been challenged, censored or removed from a public library or school in North America. More than 50 adult, teen, and children's books are in our collection and are available for browsing and borrowing in our branches and online. Explore the collection to learn more about why these books were challenged.LSC
Subjects: Banned book sanctuary.; Homosexuality.; Bisexuality.; Homosexuality; Bisexuality;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Walking in two worlds / by Kinew, Wab,1981-;
Includes Internet addresses.In the real world, Bugz is a shy and self-conscious Indigenous teen who deals with the stresses of teenage angst and reserve life. But in the virtual world, her alter ego is not just confident but powerful in a large multiplayer video game universe. Feng is a teen boy who has been sent from China to live with his aunt on the reserve. Meeting each other in real life, as well as in the virtual world, Bugz and Feng immediately relate to each other as outsiders and as devoted gamers. And as their bond is strengthened through their virtual adventures, they find that they have much in common in the real world, too. But betrayal threatens everything Bugz has developed in the virtual world and outside of it. It will take all her newfound strength to reunite the parallel aspects of her life: the traditional and the mainstream, the East and the West, the real and the virtual.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Teenagers; Ojibwa Indians; Chinese; Virtual reality; Video games; Friendship; Betrayal; Ojibwe;
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Take me with you when you go / by Levithan, David.; Niven, Jennifer.;
Includes Internet addresses."Ezra Ahern wakes up one day to find his older sister, Bea, gone. No note, no sign, nothing but an email address hidden somewhere only he would find it. Ezra never expected to be left behind with their abusive stepfather and their neglectful mother, how is he supposed to navigate life without Bea? Bea Ahern already knew she needed to get as far away from home as possible. But a message in her inbox changes everything, and she finds herself alone in a new city, without Ez, without a real plan, chasing someone who might not even want to be found. As things unravel at home for Ezra, Bea must confront secrets that will forever change the way they feel about their family. Although they may not be together in the present, they must help each other navigate the past in order to make their way to a better, safer future"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Epistolary fiction.; Brothers and sisters; Runaway children; Families; Child abuse; Family secrets;
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Vacation guide to the solar system : science for the savvy space traveler! / by Koski, Olivia.; Grcevich, Jana.; Thomas, Steve(Illustrator);
Includes Internet addresses."Packed with real science and fueled by imagination, a beautifully illustrated guide to traveling in our solar system. Imagine taking a hike along the windswept red plains of Mars to dig for signsof life, or touring one of Jupiter's sixty-four moons where you can photograph its swirling storms. For a shorter trip on a tight budget, the Moon is quite majestic and very quiet if you can make it during the off-season. With four-color illustrations and packed with real-world science, The Vacation Guideto the Solar System is the must-have planning guide for the curious spaceadventurer, covering all of the essentials for your next voyage, how to get there,and what to do when you arrive. Written by an astronomer from The AmericanMuseum of Natural History and one of the creators of the Guerilla Sciencecollective, this tongue-in-cheek reference guide is an imaginative exploration intothe "What if" of space travel, sharing fascinating facts about space, theplanets in our solar system, and even some moons!"--Provided by publisher.LSC
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