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The Wilderness : A Novel. by Flournoy, Angela.;
'The Wilderness' is an era-defining novel about five Black women over the course of their 20-year friendship, as they move through the dizzying and sometimes precarious period between young adulthood and midlife. From the author of 'The Turner House'. #diversity.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / African American & Black / Women; FICTION / Friendship; FICTION / Literary; FICTION / Psychological; FICTION / Sagas;
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Setter up / by Beard, Caelan,author.;
"In a volleyball setting, this is a story of an idealistic teen who responds to the anti-gay sentiments of her classmates with a positive initiative to create a welcoming space for diverse kids who love the sport. When the school pushes back and suggests an awkward name for the team, the group decides to establish the league on their own terms. Through this journey, they discover the realities of activism, the power of community, and the need for inclusivity. As they navigate these challenges, unexpected romance develops, adding another layer to their experience."--
Subjects: Queer fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; High schools; Homophobia; Interpersonal relations; Sexual minorities; Volleyball; High schools; Homophobia; Interpersonal relations; LGBTQ+ people; Volleyball;
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The Dragon Wakes with Thunder. by Song, K. X.;
PREVIOUS BOOK IN SERIES: THE NIGHT ENDS WITH FIRE, ISBN 9780593815724. In this enthralling fantasy that reimagines the legend of Mulan, a young woman who wields the unimaginable power of the dragon must decide where her loyalties lie - and where her heart belongs. #diversity.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology; FICTION / Fantasy / Action & Adventure; FICTION / Fantasy / Dragons & Mythical Creatures;
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Villain Hitting for Vicious Little Nobodies. by Wong, Lindsay.;
Horror collides with dark comedy when a young woman signs her life away in the ancient Chinese tradition of corpse marriage to pay a lifelong debt in this subversive novel about class disparity, ambition, and the burden of being an impoverished model minority. Lindsay Wong lives in in Burnaby, BC. #diversity.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / Asian American; FICTION / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology; FICTION / Horror;
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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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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 Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny : A Novel. by Desai, Kiran.;
'The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny' is the story of two young people whose fates will intersect and diverge across continents and years - an epic of love and family, India and America, tradition and modernity. From the author of 'The Inheritance of Loss', which won both the Booker Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. #diversity.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / Literary;
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Show / by Peacock, Shane,author.;
"In an alternate 1899, farm boy Solomon Hunt leaves home after his father's death to seek income for his family, only to stumble into the adventure of a lifetime when he rescues a young genius showman from captivity in a sideshow. Together, the duo flee across the terrifying, entertainment-obsessed Empire of America, performing for a living while evading a group of vicious pursuers led by Leonard J. Coop, who not only dominates the Empire through his circus-like extravaganzas, but seeks to be president too. From Buffalo to New Orleans, Denver to Los Angeles, and everywhere in between, Solomon befriends and recruits diverse young performers trapped in shows, including a human cannonball, a giant acrobat, a blues musician, an outlaw gunslinger, a talking gorilla, and more. As Coop closes in and vile secrets are revealed, the ragtag troupe reaches little Hollywood, California, where they present an explosive, groundbreaking performance intended to save them all"--
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Circus performers; Entertainment events; Fugitives from justice; Voyages and travels; Circus performers; Entertainment events; Fugitives from justice; Voyages and travels;
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House party : a novel / by Reynolds, Justin A.,editor,contributor.;
"Ten bestselling, critically acclaimed authors deliver a fresh novel of interconnected stories that follows a group of young adults over the course of a few wild, transformative hours at an epic house party! The biggest event of the year is happening, and you're invited! Join us for Florence Hills High School seniors' last hurrah before graduation. THE LOCATION: A megamansion in one of Chicago's wealthiest suburban enclaves. THE HOST: DeAndre Dixon, aka FHHS's golden boy. THE GUESTS: The populars, the jocks, the artists, and heck, even that one kid. THE HOPE: All the drama ensues. Kisses are swapped between old friends, new friends, and could've-sworn-they-were-enemies kind of friends. Relationships get tested. Animals roam free. Secrets are spilled. Add dope music that's thumping, and there's a good chance the whole neighborhood will be disrupted. Featuring: Angeline Boulley, Jerry Craft, Natasha Díaz, Lamar Giles, Christina Hammonds Reed, Ryan La Sala, Yamile Saied Méndez, justin a. reynolds, Randy Ribay, Jasmine Warga. House Party offers a delightful snapshot of diverse classmates getting ready to say goodbye to high school and hello to life's next chapter--but not before they make their final night together one they'll never forget!"--
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Linked stories.; Coming of age; High school seniors; High schools; Interpersonal relations; Parties; Schools; Coming of age; High school seniors; High schools; Interpersonal relations; Parties; Schools;
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While you were sleeping / by Scott, Briana Corr,1981-;
A nostalgic bedtime story that celebrates the milestones of growing up. From the earliest days, when baby is asleep in a wrap or sling, to their first night in a crib, to their very own big-kid bed, before finally moving to an adult bed of their own, While You Were Sleeping follows a diverse range of families from childhood to adulthood, highlighting the unsung activities parents engage in while their young ones are asleep. Whether it's wallpapering their baby's bedroom, making lunches for school, earning degrees, washing dishes, or taking their child for a soothing walk in the stroller.
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Picture books.; Bedtime; Families; Parent and child;
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