Karen Bilton
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The Bones of Birka: Unraveling the Mystery of a Female Viking Warrior
A great recommendation for history lovers, but also an important addition to society’s current discourse on gender expression, roles, and identity.
Nearer My Freedom: The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself
This important and unique work introduces this pivotal man to a new audience and will make for interesting classroom discussions. Strongly recommended.
The Monkey Trial: John Scopes and the Battle over Teaching Evolution
This compelling narrative will be highly appealing to history and legal buffs. An important work, it draws parallels to current divides in American society and supports multiple academic curricula.
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Kurt Vonnegut: The Making of a Writer
A curious and appealing biography that is recommended where literary classics are popular.
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BIG LIES: From Socrates to Social Media
Kurlansky advises readers “It would not be acceptable to call everyone a liar, but it is wise to question everything you are told.” Libraries would be equally wise to purchase and recommend to middle and high school students.
Best Nonfiction 2022 | SLJ Best Books
Stellar research, unexplored histories, scientific breakthroughs, and heartbreaking truths loom large in this whopping list of 52 choice nonfiction works.
Call Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter
Much more than a sports biography, this powerful and stellar work documents Robinson’s place in history as a civil rights hero. Highly recommended for all middle and high school libraries.
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Hanged! Mary Surratt and the Plot to Assassinate Abraham Lincoln
Miller provides readers a compelling and detailed analysis of the courtroom proceedings against Surratt that will intrigue lovers of history and true crime stories. Recommended for middle and high school collections.
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Unlawful Orders: A Portrait of Dr. James B. Williams, Tuskegee Airman, Surgeon, and Activist
Strongly recommended for middle school students as it fills a significant gap in YA nonfiction covering the critical fight to integrate the military and medicine.
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