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The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor
A portrait of determination and strength, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor describes her rise from a trying childhood in the South Bronx. Offering full credit to those who helped along the way, this beloved Justice offers gentle advice for young readers.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9781524771140
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Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam
A chronological account of the Vietnam War as experienced at home and in the field, from a wide variety of perspectives. Stories of eight young soldiers are highlighted by means of personal interviews and thoughtfully chosen photographs.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9780670785063
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The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler
A true and gripping spy story, this graphic biography describes pivotal moments in the career of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, whose religious faith led him to devote his life to the German Resistance to Hitler. Visual metaphors in the powerful illustrations convey the looming danger.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9781419732652
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Hey, Kiddo: How I Lost My Mother, Found My Father, and Dealt With Family Addiction
A raw graphic memoir, author-illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka depicts his complex upbringing - including a search for his father, difficult interactions with his heroin-addicted mother, and day-to-day life with his grandparents. Illustrations–ample in gray, burnt orange, and earth tones–conjure the feeling of vague memories. -
The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees
This minimalist text takes a journalistic approach to describing the political and social implications of the Syrian refugee crisis It features the stories of individual refugees, while also focusing on local and global trends contributing to the crisis.