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Thrill Seekers: 15 Remarkable Women in Extreme Sports
A useful collection of light reading that serves as an introduction to extreme sports; recommended for libraries looking to liven up their sports collections.
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Paul Robeson: No One Can Silence Me
A comprehensive and useful addition for middle and high school collections to pair with Susan Rubin Goldman’s Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson.
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In the Shadow of the Moon: America, Russia, and the Hidden History of the Space Race
This book contains numerous interesting biographical and technological facts, which results in an engaging, fast-paced narrative that will delight readers of history and space technology. A worthy addition to all libraries serving teens.
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The Suffragist Playbook: Your Guide to Changing the World
This highly enjoyable and relatable book belongs in most middle, high school, and public library collections.
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Changing Laws: Politics of the Civil Rights Era
A serviceable monograph for libraries looking to update their civil rights collection, despite flaws with editing.
Spotting Misinformation and #FakeNews: 10 Resources To Teach Students Media Literacy
#Fakenews is a growing epidemic. In an interview recorded for this year’s SLJTeen Live!, Peter Adams, the News Literacy Project’s senior vice president of education, said, “The belief that all information is somehow tactical—is out to manipulate us in some way, has an ulterior motive, is against us—is something we’re all vulnerable to.”
This booklist for upper-elementary, middle, and high school students offers the tools to develop a critical eye and thoughtfully evaluate news sources.
True or False: A CIA Analyst’s Guide to Spotting Fake News
An important, comprehensive text that should be an integral part of all high school information literacy curricula.
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1789: Twelve Authors Explore a Year of Rebellion, Revolution, and Change
An essay collection that will attract readers who want to learn about the history of personal freedoms or have a deep interest in the topic. However, the book falls short on general appeal despite the draw of big-name contributors.
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The Trump Presidency
A useful source where a gap exists as children’s and YA literature has not caught up with the onslaught of adult books about the Trump administration. However, many librarians may want to opt for a comparable book with a lower price point.
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