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• To Shape a Dragon's Breath

  Blackgoose, Moniquill,

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  A young Indigenous woman must trust her instincts as she takes a counter-cultural path towards raising her own dragon in this Adult Fiction novel.

• Bestiary

  a Novel

  Chang, Kristin,

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  This visceral tale of magic, family, and migration from our Adult Fiction collection could be the perfect starting place for your Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month reading.

• Upright Women Wanted

  Gailey, Sarah,

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  A queer post-apocalyptic tale set in the wildest of wests. As it says on the cover, "Are you a coward, or are you a librarian?" This quick read can be found in our Adult Fiction section.

• Everything Here Is Beautiful

  Lee, Mira T., 1970-

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  This Adult Fiction book tends courageously to the subject of mental illness as two sisters wrestle with the cost and the beauty of loving each other well.

• Felon

  Poems

  Betts, Reginald Dwayne, 1980-

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  Formerly incarcerated poet, Betts, moves fluently between forms in this personal and powerful interrogation of the criminal justice system from our Adult Non Fiction collection.

• All Boys Aren't Blue

  a Memoir-manifesto

  Johnson, George M. (George Matthew), 1985-

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  This Teen Non Fiction book provides a moving memoir that speaks to the black, queer experience.

• We Set the Dark on Fire

  Mejia, Tehlor Kay,

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  A queer Latine dystopian Teen Fiction with shades of The Handmaids Tale. This is the first in a series of two.

• Two Tribes

  Bowen Cohen, Emily,

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  A Graphic Novel for young readers that digs into the big questions of family and culture as a young girl connects with her Jewish and Native Muscogee identity.

• Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky

  Mbalia, Kwame,

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  This epic tale of West African gods and heroes from our Junior Fiction collection is the first in a series of three books.

• The Marvels

  Selznick, Brian,

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  The author of "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" brings us this Junior Fiction filled with quirky, queer characters whose adventures span a hundred years.

• Roll With It

  Sumner, Jamie,

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  This Junior Fiction novel for young readers brings us along for the ride with a young wheelchair-user as she navigates the challenges of moving to a new town

• It Feels Good to Be Yourself

  a Book About Gender Identity

  Thorn, Theresa,

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  A simply told and beautifully illustrated Non Fiction book about gender identity for young readers and their grown ups.

• Treaty Words

  for as Long as the Rivers Flow

  Craft, Aimée, 1980-

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  A grandfather introduces his granddaughter to the rich and complex world of treaties through a native lens in this Children's Non-Fiction book.

• Every Body

  a Celebration of Diverse Abilities

  Rotner, Shelley,

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  A photo celebration of diverse bodies, this Children's Non Fiction book is an excellent conversation starter for families.

• Rescue & Jessica

  a Life Changing Friendship

  Kensky, Jessica,

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  A heart warming and hope-filled Non Fiction book about disability for children, based on a true story.

• My Fade Is Fresh

  Grant, Shauntay,

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  A Children's Picture Book that tells the story of a young girl deciding on the Black hairstyle that fits best for her.

• Pink Is for Boys

  Pearlman, Robb,

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  This fun and gentle book from our GERI collection (Grow Engage Read Imagine) is all about children enjoying what they love. Ask staff at our West Leonard, Yankee Clipper, Seymour and Main locations for more information about our GERI…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Just Like Grandma

  Rogers, Kim,

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  An Indigenous tale that speaks to the importance of elders and mentors; and the universal story of inspiration across generations. This book can be found in our Children's Picture Books collection.

• Love Makes a Family

  Beer, Sophie,

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  Diverse families are represented in this Board Book for pre-readers

• Sweetest Kulu

  Kalluk, Celina,

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  This beautifully illustrated Board Book is song of love from an Inuit mother to her child.