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Biographies for Teens.

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  • p.208 (Gr.9+) A moving, hopeful, and refreshingly candid memoir by the husband of former Democratic presidential candidate about growing up gay in his small Midwestern town.
    Book, 2023New York : Atheneum, [2023] — / 977.289 BUTTIGI
  • p.318 (Gr. 9+) Jiordan's unconventional family faced upheaval when the FBI intervened, leading to her father's imprisonment and a transformed existence. Amidst societal conformity and personal struggles, she grappled with her father's absence and…
    Book, 2023New York : Farrar Straus Giroux , 2023. — / 362.8295 CASTLE
  • p.64 (Gr. 9+) Shavone Charles shares her journey from a small college in Merced to influential tech realms like Google and Twitter, culminating in Forbes 30 Under 30. Her narrative aims to inspire others to carve their paths in challenging…
    Book, 2022New York : Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC, 2022. — / 070.5797 CHARLES
  • This Indian Kid

    a Native American Memoir

    Chuculate, Eddie D.,
    p.207 (Gr.9+) Eddie Chuculate reflects on his upbringing in rural Oklahoma, navigating poverty and cultural identity. Amidst the challenges, he finds solace in his Native American heritage, crafting a poignant narrative of resilience and…
    Book, 2023New York, NY : Scholastic Focus, 2023. — / 976.6004 CHUCULA
  • Nearer My Freedom

    the Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself

    Edinger, Monica, 1952-
    p.216 (Gr. 9+) Follow Olaudah Equiano from his life in Africa as a child to his enslavement at a young age, his travels across the ocean, his liberation, and his life as a free man.
    Book, 2023Minneapolis : Zest Books , [2023] — / 306.362 EQUIANO EDINGER
  • Murder Among Friends

    How Leopold and Loeb Tried to Commit the Perfect Crime

    Fleming, Candace
    p.355 (Gr. 9+) The harrowing story of how two wealthy, brilliant young men planned and committed what became known as the crime of the century, how they were caught, and why they confessed.
    Book, 2022New York, NY : Anne Schwartz Books, [2022] — / 364.1523 FLEMING
  • A Whole New Ball Game

    the Story of the All-american Girls Professional Baseball League

    Macy, Sue
    p.140 (Gr. 9+) In 1943, female athletes in the AAGPBL defied norms, showcasing skill and resilience on the baseball field. Sue Macy recounts their journey, highlighting challenges and victories, shaping perceptions of gender roles in America.
    Book, 2023New York, NY : Square Fish, [2023] — / 796.357 MACY
  • Devotion

    An Epic Story of Heroism and Friendship ; Adapted for Young Adults

    Makos, Adam
    p.347 (Gr. 9+) The tale of aviators Tom Hudner and Jesse Brown, transcend racial and economic divides to defend their country during the Korean War, capturing the challenges and camaraderie of their daring missions.
    Book, 2022New York : Delacorte Press, [2022] — / 951.9042 MAKOS
  • p.303 (Gr.9+) Refugee advocate Luma Mufleh writes of her tumultuous journey to reconcile her identity as a gay Muslim woman and a proud Arab-turned-American refugee.
    Book, 2023New York : Nancy Paulsen Books, 2023. — / 305.9069 MUFLEH
  • p.198 (Gr. 9+) Rex Ogle pays tribute to his steadfast Abuela, whose warmth, wisdom, and sanctuary in Abilene shaped his tumultuous coming of age, instilling hope and belief in a brighter future.
    Book, 2022New York, NY : Norton Young Readers, [2022] — / 811.6 OGLE
  • A Quantum Life

    My Unlikely Journey From the Street to the Stars

    Oluseyi, Hakeem M. (Hakeem Muata),
    p.333 (Gr.9+) Born into poverty, James Edward Plummer navigates adversity with his genius IQ and passion for science.
    Book, 2023New York : Delacorte Press, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, [2023] — / 520.92 OLUSEYI