A Non-Fiction Booklist

Do you also like to read about science, history, people, etc? Be sure to check out these twelve titles listed below:

All Boys Aren't Blue: a memoir-manifesto by George M Johnson: A first book by the prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist shares personal essays that chronicle his childhood, adolescence and college years as a Black queer youth, exploring subjects ranging from gender identity and toxic masculinity to structural marginalization and Black joy.

Black Birds in the Sky: the story and legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre by Brandy Colbert: A searing new work of nonfiction from award-winning author Brandy Colbert about the history and legacy of one of the most deadly and destructive acts of racial violence in American history: the Tulsa Race Massacre. 

Dance for Joy: An illustrated celebration of moving to music by Aurelia Durand: A vibrantly illustrated and inclusive celebration of dance in all its styles, moods, and meanings.

(Don't) Call Me Crazy: 33 voices start the conversation about mental health edited by Kelly Jensen: To understand mental health, we need to talk openly about it. This collection explores a wide range of topics, from the authors' personal experiences with mental illness and understanding how our brains are wired, to exploring the do's and don'ts of talking about mental health.

Funny Gyal : my fight against homophobia in Jamaica by Angeline Jackson: Angeline Jackson stands up to the culture of homophobia in Jamaica by sharing the story of her sexual and spiritual awakening as well as her traumatic experience of 'corrective rape'."

Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City: a memoir by Jane Wong: A memoir about family, food, girlhood, resistance, and growing up in a Chinese American restaurant on the Jersey shore.

Men of the 65th: the Borinqueneers of the Korean War by Talia Aikens-Nuñez: Learn about Puerto Rico's 65th Regiment, one of the US Army's most decorated regiments. Author Talia Aikens-Nuñez shares the history of these soldiers and the discrimination they faced as they served their country during the largest court martial of the Korean War.

#NotYourPrincess: voices of Native American women edited by Lisa Charleyboy and Mary Beth Leatherdale: Whether looking back to a troubled past or welcoming a hopeful future, the powerful voices of Indigenous women across North America resound in this book. In the same style as the best-selling Dreaming in Indian, #NotYourPrincess presents an eclectic collection of poems, essays, interviews, and art that combine to express the experience of being a Native woman.

Shout: a poetry memoir by Laurie Halse Anderson: A memoir in verse shares the author's life, covering her rape at thirteen, her difficult early childhood, and her experiences surrounding her publication of "Speak."

Teen Activists: Youth Changing the World contributed by Barbara Sheen: Teens throughout the world are taking a stand on a variety of societal issues that matter to them. Teen Activists: Youth Changing the World introduces readers to some of these young people, the issues that motivate them, the challenges they face, their activities and achievements, and their hopes for the future.

Welcome to Consent: how to say no, when to say yes, and how to be the boss of your body by Yumi Stynes: This guide breaks down myriad situations involving consent and bodily autonomy, including navigating new or changing feelings, recognizing power imbalances, staying safe in online spaces, and keeping relationships mutually comfortable. 

Where to Start: a survival guide to anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges from Mental Health America: A resource for anyone who's struggling emotionally and looking for help, from the nation's leading community-based nonprofit that addresses the needs of those living with mental illness. 

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