creative nonfiction

"A Palestinian family celebrates the stories of their homeland in this moving autobiographical picture book."--Provided by publisher.

"The autobiographical story of Billy Mills, an Oglala Lakota orphan who achieved his dream of winning a gold medal as a runner in the 1964 Olympics despite racism, poverty, and debilitating health challenges"--Provided by publisher.

"Bringing to life the 150-year story of Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas, and the origins of Juneteenth, this . . . picture book, with lyrical text and vibrant artwork, is an ode to the struggle, triumph, courage and joy of Black America"--Provided by publisher.

". . . breaks down disinformation tactics and offers tools for defending and restoring truth"--Back cover.

"Eleven-year-old Tony Weaver, Jr. loves comic books, anime, and video games, and idolizes the heroic, larger-than-life characters he finds there. But his new classmates all think he's a weirdo. Bullied by his peers, Tony struggles with the hurt of not being accepted and tries to conform to other people's expectations. After a traumatic event shakes him to his core, he embarks on a journey of self love that will require him to become the hero of his own story"--Amazon.

Relates the true story of Matthew Henson, the first man to reach the North Pole.

Presents an illustrated look at Ern? Rubik and the Rubik's Cube, revealing the obsession, imagination, and engineering process behind the creation of the puzzle that will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024.

"On September 16, 1965, Filipino and Mexican American migrant workers joined together to strike against the grape growers in Delano, California. The farmers left the fields to demand better wages and benefits. Led by Larry Itliong, Cesar Chavez, and Dolores Huerta, the two groups created a union called the United Farm Workers of America. For five years, UFW brought attention to their cause through boycotts, a 300-mile march, and other nonviolent efforts in what became an important victory in the fight for labor and farmworker rights in the United States"--Provided by publisher.

"Celebrate[s] the many wonderful ways humans think and . . . show[s] readers that understanding how different brains feel and learn can help us connect with others . . . and keep our own brains happy!"--Provided by publisher.

"Ahoy, mateys! Have you ever wondered what lies at the bottom of the sea? Join Brownbeard the pirate and his first mate Alan the parrot as they explore the depths of the ocean! Here, you'll find giant worms, anglerfish, vampire squid, and--The Kraken?! Not only will you learn about the unusual bioluminescent creatures who live miles below, but also about ancient undersea explorers who used huge rocks to help themselves stay below the surface, how the first submarine worked, and why it is that the water pressure at the bottom of the ocean can make bones dissolve"--Provided by publisher.