MIDDLE GRADE/YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION

This book covers the singer's "life and career, from the early days of Destiny's Child to her genre-busting album Cowboy Carter, and everything in between...Beyoncé's commitment to promoting her culture, exploring every aspect of her art, and making the world a better place makes her more than a global music icon--Queen Bey is a true renaissance woman."

Interest level: 

Grades 8 - 12

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The topics of gun control and gun laws are divisive ones for Americans. This nonfiction social studies title for young adults examines the history of mass shooting tragedies in the U. S., from restaurants and churches to schools such as Columbine and Sandy Hook. It explores theories about mass murder motives and possible solutions for prevention, including better mental health services and assault weapon bans. Includes sidebars, a glossary, a timeline, and profiles of advocate Sue Klebold and criminology researchers Drs. Jillian Peterson and James Densley.

Interest level: Ages 12 - 14

Grades: 7th - 9th

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The U.S. is such a rich country, yet more than 40 million Americans lack economic stability and constant access to food, health care, and other resources. This nonfiction social studies title for young adults examines the history and effects of poverty in the nation, how it's measured, and how people of color have been especially affected. It explores Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal policies, Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty, and safety net assistance programs such as Social Security, unemployment insurance, SNAP, Medicare and Medicaid, CHIP, 

and the Affordable Care Act. 

Interest level: Ages 12 - 14

Grades: 7th - 9th

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Moving to a new town isn't easy, but at least you have basketball. It's a great way to keep busy and to make new friends--or so you think. Not everyone in this small town is eager to welcome you. No matter how hard you practice, no matter how well you play, you feel like an outsider. Choose to play as Imani 

or her brother, Isiah.

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Ever since your mom died, 

you've been homeless. 

But when your uncle finds you, 

he asks you to move in; 

you're not sure what to do. 

Would having a home mean 

returning to football, 

a sport you love?

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You love soccer. 

It's hard to focus, though, 

because your dad wants you 

to follow in his footsteps and 

run the family business. 

You want to be a writer.
How can you help your dad 

but still write?

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(2nd edition coming soon)

You live for baseball. 

But you and your brothers 

are with a foster family, 

and a new kid moves to town
who plays the same position you do.
Will the team even need you?

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You've played hockey as a goalie practically all your life. 

But now that the girls' team is gone, 

your twin sister is your competition.
How can you keep your position 

on the team?

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