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Dreamland (YA Edition): The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic
This YA adaptation depicts the opiate epidemic that is ruling the United States.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9781547601318
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Grand Theft Horse
Gail Raffu became an outlaw when she stole a horse she was part owner of, Urgent Envoy, because her partners wanted to race him to early and drug him to help him win. She battled the corrupt racing system for years to protect Urgent Envoy. -
Monstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science Behind Your Favorite Monsters
Explore the real-world origins of eight popular monsters, including Dracula, werewolves, and Godzilla. Readers will learn how to separate monster fact from monster fiction, investigate detailed drawings of monster anatomy, and learn fun tips for everything from keeping a sea monster in your bathtub to recognizing blood-sucking animals.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9781512449167
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Shout
Laurie Halse Anderson's collection of poems about her turbulent childhood and teenage years, including her sexual assault by a trusted friend. Her battles and her bravery are revealed through emotionally-charged verses. Other topics addressed include drug experimentation, finding one's way, and forgiveness of self and others.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9780670012107
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Spooked! How a Radio Broadcast and The War of the Worlds Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America
The 1938 radio broadcast of War of the Worlds sent people into a panic, causing some people to flee their homes to save themselves from the perceived Martian invasion. When it was discovered that the broadcast was fiction, it called into question fake news and propaganda.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9781629797762
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The Stonewall Riots: Coming Out in the Streets
Explore the history of Stonewall through 50 “objects,” including protest signs, artifacts from the riots, photographs of participants, and newspaper articles describing the events of June 1969. An overview of LGBTQ+ activism prior to Stonewall culminates in a detailed account of the riots and their aftermath.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9781419737206
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We Are Displaced: My Journey and Stories From Refugee Girls Around the World
This title features Malala's and others' experiences as young people displaced by war and violence. Their tales remind readers that many people around the world have been uprooted from the lives they knew and are struggling to be heard.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9780316523646
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Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs?: Big Questions from Tiny Mortals about Death
Written by a mortician in question and answer chapters, this book explores some of the more icky and intriguing questions about human corpses. With a perfect amount of snark and lighthearted illustrations, this book is a fun (if morbid) read for anyone.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9780393652703