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2020 ALA Alex Award Winner 2020Stonewall - Israel Fishman Non-fiction Award Honor Book In 2014, Maia Kobabe, who uses e/em/eir pronouns, thought that a comic of reading statistics would be the last autobiographical comic e would ever write. At the time, it was the only thing e felt comfortable with strangers knowing about em. Then e created Gender Queer. Maia's intensely cathartic autobiography charts eir journey of self-identity, which includes the...
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"In the 1800s, Florida panthers thrived in the southeastern United States, but by the mid 1900s, there were very few of the animals left. When biologists like Mark Lotz realized that wildlife refuges would only do so much to save this endangered species, they got to work. Follow along in this graphic adventure based on a true story of how biologists saved the unhealthy population for a Florida panther comeback. Then, learn more about Florida panthers...
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"All different kinds of bods want to connect with other bods, but lots of them get left out of the conversation when it comes to S-E-X. As explained by disabled cartoonist A. Andrews, this easy-to-read guide covers the basics of disability sexuality, common myths about disabled bodies, communication tips, and practical suggestions for having the best sexual experience possible. Whether you yourself are disabled, you love someone who is, or you just...
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"When Howard Sharpe spotted a group of southern sea otters floating off the coast of California, he was nearly as surprised as if he had seen a dinosaur. The otters were thought to be nearly extinct, and yet he spotted hundreds splashing in the water. Soon, Howard and other environmental activists sprang into action to make sure this once nearly extinct species didn't disappear forever. Follow along on this graphic adventure based on a true story...
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"A work of art in itself, this is the first account of the history of art that has been written and illustrated from an artist's point of view. From early cave paintings to classical Greek art, from the Renaissance masters to the groundbreaking work of the Impressionists, all the way to contemporary performance art, this visually engaging narrative takes the reader on a journey of artistic movements over time, helping to understand art in the cultural...
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"Black History In Its Own Words started in January 2015 when Matt Bors asked me to find eight quotes and illustrate them for The Nib for February, Black History Month. I chose quotes ranging from the casual to the profound from luminaries both past and present. I had so much fun that I did four extra. The next year, 2016, I drafted 12 more; I had a habit. Presented here are the original 24 as well as 15 new ones for 2017."--Front matter.
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"The Eagle Man, Charles Broley, loved the majestic birds he saw flying through the sky. He spent his retirement studying bald eagles across the United States and Canada. So, when he learned that they were in danger, he knew he had to figure out what was wrong. Follow along in this graphic adventure based on a true story about how citizens and scientists alike worked together to help save the iconic American symbol. Then, learn more about bald eagles...
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"¿Sientes que te falta la fuerza para ser tú mismo? ¿Que le pasas por encima a otros o que ellos lo hacen contigo? ¿No lograr expresar lo que sientes o temes decirlo? Esta divertida guía te ayudará a resolver estos y otros problemas relacionados con la falta de confianza, mediante divertidas ilustraciones en las que podrás identificar situaciones de la vida cotidiana, tanto del trabajo como de la familia y el trato entre amigos, en las que...
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The Trouble with Women is a feminist's brilliant, tongue-in-cheek,look at women's "issues," "frailties," and "failures" in our not-so-distant history. Ever noticed that women don't feature much in history books, and wondered why? Then this is the book for you. In The Trouble with Women, feminist artist Jacky Fleming illustrates how the opinions of supposed male geniuses, such as Charles Darwin (who believed that women have smaller brains than men)...
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"As three friends set out to take a boat to a nearby island, they thought the trip would only last a couple of days. But then their small boat drifted off course, and the boys found themselves lost in the middle of the ocean. Explore the exciting true story of sea survivors pushed to the limits in this graphic adventure. Then, learn sea survival tips and read the stories of other sea survivors"--
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"An examination of some of New York rock'n'roll's most iconic figures--The Velvet Underground & Andy Warhol--and the relationship that distorted their lives and changed pop culture. Born from the iconic NY art and music scene of the late '60s and the brilliant, untamed minds of its founding members Lou Reed and John Cale, The Velvet Underground are now considered rock 'n' roll royalty...but that wasn't always so. From surviving off oatmeal and donating...
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"William Hornaday admired the American bison. He wanted every American to see the beautiful animal that was once plentiful across the Great Plains. But in 1886 he made a shocking prediction. Unless something changed quickly, bison would disappear from America forever. Follow along on this graphic adventure based on a true story to learn how William and other activists brought the bison back from the brink. Then, learn more about bison and other animals...
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"Amazing Decisions follows the narrator, Adam, as he faces the daily barrage of choices and deliberations. He juggles two overlapping - and often contradictory - sets of norms: social norms and market norms. These norms inform our thinking in ways we often don't notice, just as Adam is shadowed by the “market fairy” and the “social fairy,” each compelling him to act in certain ways. Good decision-making, Ariely argues, requires us to identify...
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"Do you have what it takes to live in one of the harshest places in the world? What if you had just a couple years to gain the knowledge you'll need to survive on your own? Join two curious polar bear cubs as they play, hunt, and navigate life in the Arctic. With each season, they learn polar bear biology and behavior, as well as strategies and skills that will help them thrive in a landscape that is rapidly changing beyond their control. Living with...
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"A massive tsunami slams into a tourist's train. A violent volcanic eruption overwhelms a hiker with hot ash and gases. A raging wildfire forces a family to flee without their beloved animals. These deadly natural disasters ended in tragedy for some-but not everyone. How did the people in these true tales come face to face with the forces of nature and live to tell about it?"--
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