Nonfiction Books for Teens
Information, humor, history, biography, art and how-to, all here. MS=Books for middle school readers (Updated October 2019)
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Close-up on War
The incredible story of Catherine Leroy, one of the few woman photographers during the Vietnam War, who showed the impact on people from both sides—from wounded soldiers to civilian casualties.
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Female, Gifted & Black
A collection of biographies of seriously amazing Black women. Includes Amanda Gorman, Alice Walker, Warsan Shire, Eartha Kitt, Gloria Hendry, Issa Rae, and many more.
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American Murderer
An unknown malaise fell over much of the South, invading the bodies of those who worked the land. Science comes to the rescue, saving the victims from a creepy vampire species. MS
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Better Than We Found It
Featuring more than two dozen interviews with prominent activists, authors, and more, this is an indispensable guide to social and political progressivism for young people.
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How to Be A (young) Antiracist
Follow Ibram X. Kendi through the experiences and lessons that helped shape his understanding of racism.
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Gamer Girls
Explore the stories of 25 women from the 1960s and beyond who—from writing, designing, music, and game engines—have powered one of the most influential industries out there: video gaming.
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Big Lies
A historical look at the lies told by Socrates and Plato, Stalin and Hitler, all the way to contemporary figures amplified through social media—a how-to manual for seeing through big lies and thinking critically.
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Singled Out
Glen Burke is known as the inventor of the high five after a teammates historic home run, but what many don't know is that he was also the first openly gay MLB player and he had an impact on the athletic and LGBTQIA+ community for years after that iconic moment.
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And We Rise
This poetry collection walks readers through the Civil Rights Movement—from the well-documented events to lesser-known figures and moments just as crucial to the Movement, including historical photographs, chronology of events, research, and sources. MS
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Freedom!
This is the story of Huey and Bobby. Eldridge and Kathleen. Elaine and Fred and Ericka. This is the story of the committed Black Panther Party members, their supporters and allies, the Free Breakfast Program, the Ten Point Program, Black nationalism, Black radicalism, and about Black people in America. meticulously researched, thrillingly told, and filled with incredible photographs throughout.
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