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My week with him / by Goffney, Joya,author.;
"Nikki can't wait to leave Texas and follow her dreams of a music career ... After a painful betrayal by her sister and a heated argument with their mother, Nikki is kicked out and finds herself homeless. She decides to go to California to pursue her singing career. When her best friend, Malachai, discovers her plan to flee Texas, he begs her to spend the remainder of spring break with him. He believes that over the course of a week, he can convince her to stay in Texas, or to at least graduate high school. But their plans are interrupted when Nikki's little sister Vae goes missing. Nikki is forced to work alongside her difficult mother as they set off in search of Vae, with Malachai's support. Will Nikki find a reason to stay in Texas, or will this spring break be the last time she sees them? Through her emotional journey, Nikki ultimately finds the love she's always been missing and discovers the power of her own voice."--013+.Grades 10-12.
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Novels.; African Americans; Best friends; Dysfunctional families; Interpersonal relations; Missing children; Spring break; Teenagers; African Americans; Best friends; Family problems; Interpersonal relations; Missing children; Spring break; Teenagers;
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Gender queer : a memoir / by Kobabe, Maia.; Kobabe, Phoebe,colourist.; Small Press Expo Collection (Library of Congress)DLC;
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.Stonewall Book Awards, 2020ALA Alex Award Winner, 2020
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Autobiographical comics.; Autobiographies.; Comics (Graphic works); Nonfiction comics.; Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Autobiographies.; Nonfiction comics.; Autobiographical comics.; Graphic novels.; Genderqueer comics.; Kobabe, Maia.; Kobabe, Maia; Banned book sanctuary.; Sexual minority youth; Sexual minorities; Asexuality (Sexual orientation); Gender identity; Gender-nonconforming people; Coming out (Sexual orientation);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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The #actuallyautistic guide to building independence : practical, step-by-step advice for teens, young adults, and those who care about them / by Brunton, Jennifer Elizabeth,1969-; Gensic, Jenna.;
Includes bibliographical references.Transitioning into adulthood is already difficult, but being young and Autistic can make it so much harder. Leaving the protections and supports of childhood behind can feel daunting. In a world that often marginalises Autistic people, how do you begin to figure out and pursue your own goals and dreams, while also managing the new challenges of adulthood? This empowering book is here to help you (and your Neurodiverse family and friends who love you) learn how to navigate these transitions on your own terms and timeline. It recognises that no matter where you are - home, school, college, work, out with friends - you have the right to be heard, to feel safe and comfortable, and to chart your own path to success. And it will give you the tools you need to make sure that happens. So join us to hear #ActuallyAutistic teens and young adults share their experiences, helping you to move towards independence and show your allies how they can support you in this journey.
Subjects: Autistic children; Autistic youth; Parents of autistic children;
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Being ace : an anthology of queer, trans, femme, and disabled stories of asexual love and connection / by Daigle-Orians, Cody,writer of introduction.; Dyer, Madeline,editor,contributor.;
Discover the infinite realms of asexual love across sci-fi, fantasy, and contemporary stories. From a wheelchair user racing to save her kidnapped girlfriend and a little mermaid who loves her sisters more than suitors, to a slayer whose virgin blood keeps attracting monsters, the stories of this anthology are anything but conventional. Whether adventuring through space, outsmarting a vengeful water spirit, or surviving haunted cemeteries, no two aces are the same in these 14 unique works that highlight asexual romance, aromantic love, and identities across the asexual spectrum.
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Queer fiction.; Short stories.; Aromantic people; Asexual people; Aromantic people; Asexual people;
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Legends and liars / by Rhodes, Morgan,author.;
"Josslyn Drake is in over her head--again. After fleeing the Queen's palace with Prince Elian in tow, she'd hoped to finally find a way to solve both of their magical problems in one fell swoop, with the help of criminal-turned-ally Jericho Nox. But Valery, Jericho's boss--and a notoriously powerful mage--has other plans. It soon becomes clear that Valery can't, or won't, provide assistance. And as Joss's relationship with Jericho becomes more confusing than ever, she realizes that she'll have to find her own way out of this magical mess, with or without help from those around her. Amid high tensions, Joss sets out to learn to control the memory magic--along with her own natural powers. As the struggle between Lord Banyon and the Queen threatens the people Joss cares about, she stumbles onto hints of a monumental royal secret. Her unwanted power just might hold the answers she needs to solve all her problems--but she'll have to work quickly, because the fate of an empire hangs in the balance."--012+.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Ability; Magic; Magicians; Man-woman relationships; Memory; Queens; Secrecy; Social classes; Thieves; Ability; Kings, queens, rulers, etc.; Magic; Magicians; Man-woman relationships; Memory; Robbers and outlaws; Secrets; Social classes;
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Tilly in technicolor / by Eddings, Mazey,author.;
Tilly Twomley white-knuckling her way through high school with flawed executive functioning has left her burnt out and ready to start fresh. Working as an intern for her perfect older sister's start up requires her to travel around Europe, offering a much-needed change of scenery as she plans for her future. Oliver Clark's autism often makes it hard for him to form relationships, but his love of color theory and design allows him to feel deeply connected to the world around him. He's earned placement into a prestigious design program, and a summer internship to build his resume. But now he's being forced to spend the summer with a girl that couldn't be more his opposite -- and feeling things for her he can't quite name. As their neurodiverse connection grows, they learn that some of the best parts of life can't be planned.
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Americans; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Autism spectrum disorders; Autism; Identity (Philosophical concept); Identity (Psychology); Internship programs; Interpersonal relations; Love; Americans; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Autism spectrum disorders; Autism; Identity; Internship programs; Interpersonal relations; Love;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Adulthood is a gift! [graphic novel] : a celebration of "Sarah's scribbles" / by Andersen, Sarah(Sarah C.),author,illustrator.;
"With 100 comics, 15 essays, and dozens of photos and sketches, the fifth Sarah's Scribbles book offers a rare look behind the creative process of one of the most original and beloved comic artists of a generation. A comedic companion to her first book, the bestselling Adulthood is a Myth, the artwork and writing in Adulthood is a Gift! is a celebration of the many experiences and life lessons the author has picked up in her decade of making viral, relatable, and award-winning comics and books"--
Subjects: Comics (Graphic works); Humorous comics.; Andersen, Sarah (Sarah C.); Adulthood; American wit and humor, Pictorial; Generation Y; Single women; Young adults;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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I feed her to the beast and the beast is me / by Shea, Jamison,author.;
"Laure Mesny is a perfectionist with an ax to grind. Despite being constantly overlooked in the elite and cutthroat world of the Parisian ballet, she will do anything to prove that a Black girl can take center stage. To level the playing field, Laure ventures deep into the depths of the Catacombs and strikes a deal with a pulsating river of blood. The primordial power Laure gains promises influence and adoration, everything she's dreamed of and worked toward. With retribution on her mind, she surpasses her bitter and privileged peers, leaving broken bodies behind her on her climb to stardom. But even as undeniable as she is, Laure is not the only monster around. And her vicious desires make her a perfect target for slaughter. As she descends into madness and the mystifying underworld beneath her, she is faced with the ultimate choice: continue to break herself for scraps of validation or succumb to the darkness that wants her exactly as she is--monstrous heart and all. That is, if the god-killer doesn't catch her first"--
Subjects: Horror fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Paranormal fiction.; Novels.; Ambition; Ballet dancers; Black people; Catacombs; Revenge; Supernatural; Women, Black; Ambition; Ballet dancers; Black people; Catacombs; Revenge; Supernatural; Women, Black;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Inside Lara Roxx. by Donovan, Mia,film director.; Utopia (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Utopia in 2011.In 2004, 21-year-old Lara Roxx moved from Montreal to L.A. to pursue a career in the adult industry. Within two months of beginning to work, she contracted the most virulent form of HIV while performing sex in front of the camera. Inside Lara Roxx follows this unlikely young woman through a tumultuous five-year period as she struggles to build a new identity and find hope in the wake of her past.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Sociology.; Social sciences.; Gender identity.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.;
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We are watching : a novel / by Gaylin, Alison,author.;
"A single mother is desperate to protect her family as they are targeted by a group of violent conspiracy theorists in this riveting and all too plausible thriller from USA Today bestselling author Alison Gaylin. Meg Russo was behind the wheel when it happened. She and her husband Justin were driving their daughter Lily to college, the family celebrating the eighteen-year-old's future. Then a car sidled up beside them, the young men inside it behaving erratically. The Russos' car went off the road, and Justin didn't survive the accident. Four months later, Meg works to distract herself from her grief, reopening her small local bookstore. But soon after returning to work, bizarre messages and visitors begin to arrive, with strangers threatening Meg and vandalizing the store. They are obsessed with a young adult novel tiled The Prophesy, which was published 20 years earlier. An online group of believers are convinced the book predicted a plague, and social media posts link it to Satanism. People are sure it heralds the apocalypse. These conspiracy theorists vow to seek revenge on its author ... Meg. As the threats turn more violent, Meg begins to suspect that Justin's death may not have been an accident. To find answers and save herself and Lily, she must get to the root of the lies fueling these people to come after them-and find a way to face them head on"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Novels.; Books; Conspiracy theories; Families; Single mothers; Threats of violence; Widows; Women authors;
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