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On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

A Novel

by Vuong, Ocean

Book - 2019

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, Little Dog, is in his late twenties, the let...Show more On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, Little Dog, is in his late twenties, the letter unearths a family's history that began before he was born--a history whose epicenter is rooted in Vietnam--and serves as a doorway into parts of his life his mother has never known, all of it leading to an unforgettable revelation. Show less

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, Little Dog, is in his late twenties, the let...Show more On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, Little Dog, is in his late twenties, the letter unearths a family's history that began before he was born--a history whose epicenter is rooted in Vietnam--and serves as a doorway into parts of his life his mother has never known, all of it leading to an unforgettable revelation. Show less

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How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents

How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents

by Alvarez, Julia

Book - 2010

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Tales of Two Americas

Tales of Two Americas

Stories of Inequality in A Divided Nation

Book - 2017

In Tales of Two Americas, some of the literary world's most exciting writers look beyond numbers and wages to convey what it feels like to live in this divided nation. In Tales of Two Americas, some of the literary world's most exciting writers look beyond numbers and wages to convey what it feels like to live in this divided nation. Show less

In Tales of Two Americas, some of the literary world's most exciting writers look beyond numbers and wages to convey what it feels like to live in this divided nation. In Tales of Two Americas, some of the literary world's most exciting writers look beyond numbers and wages to convey what it feels like to live in this divided nation. Show less

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They Called Us Enemy

They Called Us Enemy

by Takei, George

Graphic Novel - 2019

A stunning graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps during World War II. Ex...Show more A stunning graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps during World War II. Experience the forces that shaped an American icon -- and America itself -- in this gripping tale of courage, country, loyalty, and love. Downloadable formats are also available. Show less

A stunning graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps during World War II. Ex...Show more A stunning graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps during World War II. Experience the forces that shaped an American icon -- and America itself -- in this gripping tale of courage, country, loyalty, and love. Downloadable formats are also available. Show less

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My Boy Will Die of Sorrow

My Boy Will Die of Sorrow

A Memoir of Immigration From the Front Lines

by Olivares, Efrén C.

Book - 2022

"My Boy Will Die of Sorrow follows several specific characters - desperate parents who have been separated from their children and are being treated ...Show more "My Boy Will Die of Sorrow follows several specific characters - desperate parents who have been separated from their children and are being treated as criminals. By sharing these gripping family separation stories alongside his own story of emigrating to the U.S. at thirteen, Olivares gives voice to all immigrants who have been punished and silenced for seeking safety and opportunity." Show less

"My Boy Will Die of Sorrow follows several specific characters - desperate parents who have been separated from their children and are being treated ...Show more "My Boy Will Die of Sorrow follows several specific characters - desperate parents who have been separated from their children and are being treated as criminals. By sharing these gripping family separation stories alongside his own story of emigrating to the U.S. at thirteen, Olivares gives voice to all immigrants who have been punished and silenced for seeking safety and opportunity." Show less

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We Are Still Here

We Are Still Here

Afghan Women on Courage, Freedom, and the Fight to Be Heard

Book - 2022

Shahalimi has compiled the voices of 13 influential Afghan women who reflect on their country's past, their own upbringing, and their work to empower girls and women. Shahalimi has compiled the voices of 13 influential Afghan women who reflect on their country's past, their own upbringing, and their work to empower girls and women. Show less

Shahalimi has compiled the voices of 13 influential Afghan women who reflect on their country's past, their own upbringing, and their work to empower girls and women. Shahalimi has compiled the voices of 13 influential Afghan women who reflect on their country's past, their own upbringing, and their work to empower girls and women. Show less

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1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows

1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows

A Memoir

by Ai, Weiwei

Book - 2021

"Here, for the first time, Ai Weiwei explores the origins of his exceptional creativity and passionate political beliefs through his own life story a...Show more "Here, for the first time, Ai Weiwei explores the origins of his exceptional creativity and passionate political beliefs through his own life story and that of his father, whose own creativity was stifled. At once ambitious and intimate, '1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows' offers a deep understanding of the myriad forces that have shaped modern China, and serves as a timely reminder of the urgent need to protect freedom of expression." Also available as an eBook. Show less

"Here, for the first time, Ai Weiwei explores the origins of his exceptional creativity and passionate political beliefs through his own life story a...Show more "Here, for the first time, Ai Weiwei explores the origins of his exceptional creativity and passionate political beliefs through his own life story and that of his father, whose own creativity was stifled. At once ambitious and intimate, '1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows' offers a deep understanding of the myriad forces that have shaped modern China, and serves as a timely reminder of the urgent need to protect freedom of expression." Also available as an eBook. Show less

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Jews Don't Count

Jews Don't Count

How Identity Politics Failed One Particular Identity

by Baddiel, David

Book - 2021

"Baddiel argues that those who think of themselves as on the right side of history have often ignored the history of anti-Semitism. He outlines why a...Show more "Baddiel argues that those who think of themselves as on the right side of history have often ignored the history of anti-Semitism. He outlines why and how, in a time of intensely heightened awareness of minorities, Jews don't count as a real minority: and why they should." Show less

"Baddiel argues that those who think of themselves as on the right side of history have often ignored the history of anti-Semitism. He outlines why a...Show more "Baddiel argues that those who think of themselves as on the right side of history have often ignored the history of anti-Semitism. He outlines why and how, in a time of intensely heightened awareness of minorities, Jews don't count as a real minority: and why they should." Show less

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I Am A Girl From Africa

I Am A Girl From Africa

A Memoir

by Nyamayaro, Elizabeth

Book - 2021

"Charts Elizabeth's quest in pursuit of her dream from the small village of Goromonzi to Harare, London, New York, and beyond, where she eventually b...Show more "Charts Elizabeth's quest in pursuit of her dream from the small village of Goromonzi to Harare, London, New York, and beyond, where she eventually became a Senior Advisor at the United Nations and launched HeForShe, one of the world's largest global solidarity movements for gender equality." Show less

"Charts Elizabeth's quest in pursuit of her dream from the small village of Goromonzi to Harare, London, New York, and beyond, where she eventually b...Show more "Charts Elizabeth's quest in pursuit of her dream from the small village of Goromonzi to Harare, London, New York, and beyond, where she eventually became a Senior Advisor at the United Nations and launched HeForShe, one of the world's largest global solidarity movements for gender equality." Show less

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Notes of A Native Son

Notes of A Native Son

by Baldwin, James

Book - 2012

Notes is the book that established Baldwin’s voice as a social critic, and it remains one of his most admired works. The essays collected here create a co...Show more Notes is the book that established Baldwin’s voice as a social critic, and it remains one of his most admired works. The essays collected here create a cohesive sketch of black America and reveal an intimate portrait of Baldwin’s own search for identity as an artist, as a black man, and as an American. Show less

Notes is the book that established Baldwin’s voice as a social critic, and it remains one of his most admired works. The essays collected here create a co...Show more Notes is the book that established Baldwin’s voice as a social critic, and it remains one of his most admired works. The essays collected here create a cohesive sketch of black America and reveal an intimate portrait of Baldwin’s own search for identity as an artist, as a black man, and as an American. Show less

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Until We Are Free

Until We Are Free

My Fight for Human Rights in Iran

by ʻIbd, Shrn

Book - 2016

"The first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, Shirin Ebadi has inspired millions around the globe through her work as a human rights lawy...Show more "The first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, Shirin Ebadi has inspired millions around the globe through her work as a human rights lawyer defending women and children against a brutal regime in Iran. Now Ebadi tells her story of courage and defiance in the face of a government out to destroy her, her family, and her mission: to bring justice to the people and the country she loves." Also available an a dowloadable audiobook. Show less

"The first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, Shirin Ebadi has inspired millions around the globe through her work as a human rights lawy...Show more "The first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, Shirin Ebadi has inspired millions around the globe through her work as a human rights lawyer defending women and children against a brutal regime in Iran. Now Ebadi tells her story of courage and defiance in the face of a government out to destroy her, her family, and her mission: to bring justice to the people and the country she loves." Also available an a dowloadable audiobook. Show less

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Being Heumann

Being Heumann

An Unrepentant Memoir of A Disability Rights Activist

by Heumann, Judith E.

Book - 2020

One of the most influential disability rights activists in US history tells her personal story of fighting for the right to receive an education, have a job, and just be human. One of the most influential disability rights activists in US history tells her personal story of fighting for the right to receive an education, have a job, and just be human. Show less

One of the most influential disability rights activists in US history tells her personal story of fighting for the right to receive an education, have a job, and just be human. One of the most influential disability rights activists in US history tells her personal story of fighting for the right to receive an education, have a job, and just be human. Show less

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No Escape

No Escape

The True Story of China's Genocide of the Uyghurs

by Turkel, Nury

Book - 2022

"A powerful memoir by Nury Turkel lays bare China's repression of the Uyghur people. Turkel is cofounder and board chair of the Uyghur Human Rights P...Show more "A powerful memoir by Nury Turkel lays bare China's repression of the Uyghur people. Turkel is cofounder and board chair of the Uyghur Human Rights Project and a commissioner for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom." Show less

"A powerful memoir by Nury Turkel lays bare China's repression of the Uyghur people. Turkel is cofounder and board chair of the Uyghur Human Rights P...Show more "A powerful memoir by Nury Turkel lays bare China's repression of the Uyghur people. Turkel is cofounder and board chair of the Uyghur Human Rights Project and a commissioner for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom." Show less

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Unbowed

Unbowed

A Memoir

by Maathai, Wangari

Book - 2006

Hugely charismatic, humble, and possessed of preternatural luminosity of spirit, Wangari Maathai, the winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize and a single mo...Show more Hugely charismatic, humble, and possessed of preternatural luminosity of spirit, Wangari Maathai, the winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize and a single mother of three, recounts her extraordinary life as a political activist, feminist, and environmentalist in Kenya. Show less

Hugely charismatic, humble, and possessed of preternatural luminosity of spirit, Wangari Maathai, the winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize and a single mo...Show more Hugely charismatic, humble, and possessed of preternatural luminosity of spirit, Wangari Maathai, the winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize and a single mother of three, recounts her extraordinary life as a political activist, feminist, and environmentalist in Kenya. Show less

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I Am Malala

I Am Malala

The Girl Who Stood up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban

by Yousafzai, Malala

Book - 2013

When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an e...Show more When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when she was fifteen, she almost paid the ultimate price. Also available as an eBook. Show less

When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an e...Show more When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when she was fifteen, she almost paid the ultimate price. Also available as an eBook. Show less

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Revolution for Dummies

Revolution for Dummies

Laughing Through the Arab Spring

by Yūsuf, Bāsim

Book - 2017

Bassem Youssef recounts his life and offers hysterical riffs on the hypocrisy, instability, and corruption that has long animated Egyptian politics. Bassem Youssef recounts his life and offers hysterical riffs on the hypocrisy, instability, and corruption that has long animated Egyptian politics. Show less

Bassem Youssef recounts his life and offers hysterical riffs on the hypocrisy, instability, and corruption that has long animated Egyptian politics. Bassem Youssef recounts his life and offers hysterical riffs on the hypocrisy, instability, and corruption that has long animated Egyptian politics. Show less

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The New Jim Crow

The New Jim Crow

Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness

by Alexander, Michelle

Book - 2020

"The New Jim Crow" has spawned a whole generation of criminal justice reform activists and organizations motivated by Michelle Alexander's unfor...Show more "The New Jim Crow" has spawned a whole generation of criminal justice reform activists and organizations motivated by Michelle Alexander's unforgettable argument that "we have not ended racial caste in America; we have merely redesigned it." Also available in digital formats. Show less

"The New Jim Crow" has spawned a whole generation of criminal justice reform activists and organizations motivated by Michelle Alexander's unfor...Show more "The New Jim Crow" has spawned a whole generation of criminal justice reform activists and organizations motivated by Michelle Alexander's unforgettable argument that "we have not ended racial caste in America; we have merely redesigned it." Also available in digital formats. Show less

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Half the Sky

Half the Sky

Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide

by Kristof, Nicholas D.

Book - 2009

Two Pulitzer Prize winners issue a call to arms against our era's most pervasive human rights violation: the oppression of women in the developing world. ...Show more Two Pulitzer Prize winners issue a call to arms against our era's most pervasive human rights violation: the oppression of women in the developing world. They show that a little help can transform the lives of women and girls abroad and that the key to economic progress lies in unleashing women's potential. Also available in digital formats. Show less

Two Pulitzer Prize winners issue a call to arms against our era's most pervasive human rights violation: the oppression of women in the developing world. ...Show more Two Pulitzer Prize winners issue a call to arms against our era's most pervasive human rights violation: the oppression of women in the developing world. They show that a little help can transform the lives of women and girls abroad and that the key to economic progress lies in unleashing women's potential. Also available in digital formats. Show less

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A Long Way Gone

A Long Way Gone

Memoirs of A Boy Soldier

by Beah, Ishmael

Book - 2007

Child soldiers have been profiled by journalists, and novelists have struggled to imagine their lives. But until now, there has not been a first-person ac...Show more Child soldiers have been profiled by journalists, and novelists have struggled to imagine their lives. But until now, there has not been a first-person account from someone who came through this hell and survived. Ishmael Beah, now 25 years old, tells how at the age of twelve, he fled attacking rebels and wandered a land rendered unrecognizable by violence. By thirteen, he'd been picked up by the government army, and Beah, at heart a gentle boy, found that he was capable of truly terrible acts. Also available in digital formats. Show less

Child soldiers have been profiled by journalists, and novelists have struggled to imagine their lives. But until now, there has not been a first-person ac...Show more Child soldiers have been profiled by journalists, and novelists have struggled to imagine their lives. But until now, there has not been a first-person account from someone who came through this hell and survived. Ishmael Beah, now 25 years old, tells how at the age of twelve, he fled attacking rebels and wandered a land rendered unrecognizable by violence. By thirteen, he'd been picked up by the government army, and Beah, at heart a gentle boy, found that he was capable of truly terrible acts. Also available in digital formats. Show less

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The Power of Women

The Power of Women

A Doctor's Journey of Hope and Healing

by Mukwege, Denis

Book - 2021

"The Power of Women will illuminate the enduring strength of women in the face of violence and trauma, and give hope for the potential of individuals to turn the tide." "The Power of Women will illuminate the enduring strength of women in the face of violence and trauma, and give hope for the potential of individuals to turn the tide." Show less

"The Power of Women will illuminate the enduring strength of women in the face of violence and trauma, and give hope for the potential of individuals to turn the tide." "The Power of Women will illuminate the enduring strength of women in the face of violence and trauma, and give hope for the potential of individuals to turn the tide." Show less

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Power Born of Dreams

Power Born of Dreams

My Story Is Palestine

by Sabaaneh, Mohammad

Book - 2021

"Translating headlines into authentic lived experiences, these stories come to life in the striking linocut artwork of Mohammad Sabaaneh, helping us to see Palestinians not as political symbols, but as people." "Translating headlines into authentic lived experiences, these stories come to life in the striking linocut artwork of Mohammad Sabaaneh, helping us to see Palestinians not as political symbols, but as people." Show less

"Translating headlines into authentic lived experiences, these stories come to life in the striking linocut artwork of Mohammad Sabaaneh, helping us to see Palestinians not as political symbols, but as people." "Translating headlines into authentic lived experiences, these stories come to life in the striking linocut artwork of Mohammad Sabaaneh, helping us to see Palestinians not as political symbols, but as people." Show less

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The Girls in the Wild Fig Tree

The Girls in the Wild Fig Tree

How I Fought to Save Myself, My Sister, and Thousands of Girls Worldwide

by Leng'ete, Nice

Book - 2021

"Nice's journey from 'heartbroken child and community outcast, to leader of the Maasai' is an inspiration and a reminder that one person can change the world--and every girl is worth saving." Also available digital audiobook. "Nice's journey from 'heartbroken child and community outcast, to leader of the Maasai' is an inspiration and a reminder that one person can change the world--and every girl is worth saving." Also available digital audiobook. Show less

"Nice's journey from 'heartbroken child and community outcast, to leader of the Maasai' is an inspiration and a reminder that one person can change the world--and every girl is worth saving." Also available digital audiobook. "Nice's journey from 'heartbroken child and community outcast, to leader of the Maasai' is an inspiration and a reminder that one person can change the world--and every girl is worth saving." Also available digital audiobook. Show less

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You Have Not Yet Been Defeated

You Have Not Yet Been Defeated

Selected Works 2011-2021

by Abd el-Fattah, Alaa

Book - 2022

"From theories on technology and history to profound reflections on the meaning of prison, 'You Have Not Yet Been Defeated' is a book about the importance of ideas, whatever their cost." "From theories on technology and history to profound reflections on the meaning of prison, 'You Have Not Yet Been Defeated' is a book about the importance of ideas, whatever their cost." Show less

"From theories on technology and history to profound reflections on the meaning of prison, 'You Have Not Yet Been Defeated' is a book about the importance of ideas, whatever their cost." "From theories on technology and history to profound reflections on the meaning of prison, 'You Have Not Yet Been Defeated' is a book about the importance of ideas, whatever their cost." Show less

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Looking for An Enemy

Looking for An Enemy

8 Essays on Antisemitism

Book - 2022

"In moving memoir, rich history, and incisive political commentary, these essays navigate the complex differences in each country's relationship to i...Show more "In moving memoir, rich history, and incisive political commentary, these essays navigate the complex differences in each country's relationship to its Jewish citizens and reveal the contemporary face of antisemitism. Eye-opening and evocative, Looking for an Enemy explores how an irrational belief can still flourish in a supposedly rational age." Show less

"In moving memoir, rich history, and incisive political commentary, these essays navigate the complex differences in each country's relationship to i...Show more "In moving memoir, rich history, and incisive political commentary, these essays navigate the complex differences in each country's relationship to its Jewish citizens and reveal the contemporary face of antisemitism. Eye-opening and evocative, Looking for an Enemy explores how an irrational belief can still flourish in a supposedly rational age." Show less

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His Name Is George Floyd

His Name Is George Floyd

One Man's Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice

by Samuels, Robert

Book - 2022

"A landmark biography by two prizewinning Washington Post reporters that reveals how systemic racism shaped George Floyd's life and legacy-from his f...Show more "A landmark biography by two prizewinning Washington Post reporters that reveals how systemic racism shaped George Floyd's life and legacy-from his family's roots in the tobacco fields of North Carolina, to ongoing inequality in housing, education, health care, criminal justice, and policing-telling the singular story of how one man's tragic experience brought about a global movement for change." Also available in digital formats. Show less

"A landmark biography by two prizewinning Washington Post reporters that reveals how systemic racism shaped George Floyd's life and legacy-from his f...Show more "A landmark biography by two prizewinning Washington Post reporters that reveals how systemic racism shaped George Floyd's life and legacy-from his family's roots in the tobacco fields of North Carolina, to ongoing inequality in housing, education, health care, criminal justice, and policing-telling the singular story of how one man's tragic experience brought about a global movement for change." Also available in digital formats. Show less

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