Rounding up the best nonfiction for children and teens
The Extraordinary Life of Mahatma Gandhi
by Chitra Soundar (Author) and Dàlia Adillon (Illustrator)
Booktalk: Born in a small town in India, growing up to study law, Mahatma Gandhi became a powerful voice for change and is now known all over the world as a symbol of perseverance and peace.
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The Fangirl’s Guide to the Universe: A Handbook for Girl Geeks
by Sam Maggs (Author) and Kat Goodloe (Illustrator)
Booktalk: Fandom, pop culture, feminism, cosplay, cons, books, memes, podcasts, vlogs, OTPs and RPGs and MMOs and more–there’s never been a better time to be a fangirl, or a better guide to navigate the wide universe of fandoms. Experience the joys of the fandom community in this fun, feminist take on the often male-dominated world of geekdom.
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The Efficient, Inventive (Often Annoying) Melvil Dewey
by Alexis O’Neill (Author) and Edwin Fotheringham (Illustrator)
Booktalk: When Melvil Dewey realized every library organized their books differently, he wondered if he could invent a system all libraries could use to organize them efficiently. A rat-a-tat speaker, Melvil was a persistent (and noisy) advocate for free public libraries. And while he made enemies along the way as he pushed for changes–like his battle to establish the first library school with women as students, through it all he was EFFICIENT, INVENTIVE, and often ANNOYING as he made big changes in the world of public libraries–changes still found in the libraries of today!
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Football
by Lori Dittmer (Author)
Booktalk: Detailed photos and straightforward text examine the featured sport’s history, equipment, primary positions, and common rules. Also included is a biographical story about professional football player Tom Brady.
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Challenge Everything: An Extinction Rebellion Youth Guide to Saving the Planet
by Blue Sandford (Author)
Booktalk: A manifesto for how young people can help to save the planet by questioning everything about modern life and acting upon their conclusions.
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