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Melissa / by Gino, Alex.;
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.When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. George thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. George really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can't even try out for the part ... because she's a boy. With the help of her best friend, Kelly, George comes up with a plan. Not just so she can be Charlotte -- but so everyone can know who she is, once and for all.
Subjects: Banned book sanctuary.; Gender identity; Transgender youth; Transgender children; Gender nonconformity; Middle school students; Bullying; Friendship;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Official Christmas cookbook / by Revenson, Jody,author.; Craig, Elena P.,author.;
Celebrate Christmas like Harry, Ron, and Hermione, with over 50 recipes inspired by holiday celebrations in the Harry Potter films. 'Harry Potter: The Official Christmas Cookbook' features full-colour photography, step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips to ensure every cook makes magic in the kitchen.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Trivia and miscellanea.; Potter, Harry (Fictitious character); Cooking.; Harry Potter films; Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Romance Rivalry, The [electronic resource] : by Lee, Susan.aut; Tyo, Shannon.nrt; Yang, Eric.nrt; CloudLibrary;
She’s read every romance…except her own. “Clever and delightful; a standout in the genre.” – ⭐KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW  “A must-have flirtation-via-tropes tale with all the swooning and joy readers want in a love story.” – ⭐SCHOOL & LIBRARY JOURNAL STARRED REVIEW “Susan Lee has written an ode to all romance readers. It’s the kind of book I’ve been wanting to read for decades: a love letter to love stories and an instant favorite!”–Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis Irene Park loves romance novels—so much so she’s made a career of them as an online book reviewer with a massive following. But Irene’s real life dating story? Non-existent. So when she starts her freshman year of college, she sets her sights on finding true love using the one thing she really understands…romance book tropes. If only it were that easy. Enter Aiden Jeon, Irene’s online book review rival and biggest nemesis. When Aiden challenges her to see who can find love-by-trope first, he becomes the one person standing in her way to getting everything she wants both professionally and personally, too. So when the competition takes an unexpected turn, forcing the two of them to have to partner in the ultimate trope, fake dating, Irene is not prepared for everything she believed about romance, and Aiden, to flip on its head. As Irene tackles the challenges of college life, struggles to figure out what she really wants for herself, all while trying to win the race for love, Irene realizes the answers may not be found in a romance novel. Happily Ever Afters seem so easy on page. But for Irene to find her ultimate HEA, she’ll have to get her nose out of the book and become the main character of her own story. Perfect for fans of: Enemies to Lovers Fake Dating College Rom-Coms Banter for Days A+ Pop Culture References ✨ Books about loving books She’s read every romance…except her own. “Clever and delightful; a standout in the genre.” – ⭐KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW  “A must-have flirtation-via-tropes tale with all the swooning and joy readers want in a love story.” – ⭐SCHOOL & LIBRARY JOURNAL STARRED REVIEW “Susan Lee has written an ode to all romance readers. It’s the kind of book I’ve been wanting to read for decades: a love letter to love stories and an instant favorite!”–Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis Irene Park loves romance novels—so much so she’s made a career of them as an online book reviewer with a massive following. But Irene’s real life dating story? Non-existent. So when she starts her freshman year of college, she sets her sights on finding true love using the one thing she really understands…romance book tropes. If only it were that easy. Enter Aiden Jeon, Irene’s online book review rival and biggest nemesis. When Aiden challenges her to see who can find love-by-trope first, he becomes the one person standing in her way to getting everything she wants both professionally and personally, too. So when the competition takes an unexpected turn, forcing the two of them to have to partner in the ultimate trope, fake dating, Irene is not prepared for everything she believed about romance, and Aiden, to flip on its head. As Irene tackles the challenges of college life, struggles to figure out what she really wants for herself, all while trying to win the race for love, Irene realizes the answers may not be found in a romance novel. Happily Ever Afters seem so easy on page. But for Irene to find her ultimate HEA, she
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Diversity & Multicultural; Contemporary; College & University;
© 2025., HarperCollins,
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Act like you got some sense : and other things my daughters taught me / by Foxx, Jamie,author.; Chiles, Nick,author.;
From Academy Award-winning actor, comedian, and musician Jamie Foxx comes a candid and funny book about the tough love and old-school values he learned growing in up humble Terrell, Texas, as well as the joys and pitfalls of being the father of two daughters with very different personalities. Please Note: The following title was included in a previous Bestseller list; libraries may need to re-order.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Foxx, Jamie.; Foxx, Jamie; African American motion picture actors and actresses; Fathers and daughters.; Motion picture actors and actresses; Singers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Sleuths on the loose / by Karber, G. T.; Grabenstein, Chris.; Smith, Andy,1969-;
It's a cloudy day on the Sacred Kidney playground, but Jake likes it that way--dark and uncertain. For a junior detective like Jake, standing up to bad guys is a piece of cake. After all, she's the only detective at Sacred Kidney Elementary with a hard-earned badge to her name. But just as Jake and her sidekick Sterling prepare to face off against the biggest bully in school, there's a scream from inside the library. The kids are sure they heard Miss Saffron cry out, but when they arrive at the scene of the crime, the library is how it's always been: filled with books, but no Miss Saffron to be found! None of the adults still there after school are talking, but Jake, Sterling, and Brick the bully are determined to find out what happened. This unlikely trio pinky promises to solve...the crime at Sacred Kidney!
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Missing persons; Libraries; Child detectives;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Lost & Found Based on a True Story [electronic resource] : by Yu, Mei.aut; cloudLibrary;
"This bright and bubbly early reader graphic novel, based on debut creator Yu’s own immigration story, validates the sometimes overwhelming nature of learning an unfamiliar language as a child in a new country." —Publishers Weekly   Being the new kid in school is scary enough. But imagine what it would be like if you were the new kid in a new school, in a new country. That’s exactly the situation Mei Yu finds herself in when her family moves from China to Canada. As she navigates her new school, she discovers a unique way to learn English and makes a new friend along the way in this heartwarming story based on the author's own experiences.  Children/juvenile.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Biography; Asian American; Cultural Heritage;
© 2024., Union Square Kids,
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The Executioners Three. by Dennard, Susan.;
From NYT bestselling author Susan Dennard comes 'The Executioners Three', a foggy, autumn mystery filled with gruesome murders, secret sleuthing, and a gorgeous rival from a different high school - all set in a small town where legends from long ago now haunt the present day. Ages 13+Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Contemporary; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy *; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Romance;
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Saving Face : A Novel. by Shah, Mansi.;
In 'Saving Face', a woman who has built a skin care business empire has to confront her past when, on the verge of a major acquisition and award, a journalist digs into her past and discovers that she actually stole the identity of a wealthy classmate from her convent school in Singapore years ago. Mansi Shah is originally from Toronto, ON. From the author of 'A Good Indian Girl'.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / Women;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Freckle juice [sound recording] ; The one in the middle is the green kangaroo / by Blume, Judy.; Hamilton, Laura.; Blume, Judy.Freckle juice.Sound recording.;
Read by Laura Hamilton.In Freckle juice, Sharon, the class practical joker, sells Andrew a secret freckle juice formula. In The one in the middle is the green kangaroo, Freddy hates being the middle one in the family until he gets a part in the school play.LSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Children; Families; Schools; Children's audiobooks.;
© [2011], p2004., Random House Audio,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Academy : A Novel. by Hilderbrand, Elin.;
Elin Hilderbrand teams up with her daughter, Shelby Cunningham, to deliver a novel following an intertwined cast of characters over the course of one drama-filled year at a New England boarding school. Bonds are forged and broken, secrets are shared and exposed, and the lives of the students and staff are changed forever.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / Coming of Age; FICTION / Family Life / General; FICTION / Women;
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