Reading Realness: 10 Fave Nonfiction Titles for Teens

Heads up

Changing Minds on Mental Health

by Siebert, Melanie

Book - 2020

“Featuring real-life stories of people who have found hope and meaning in the midst of life's struggles, Heads Up: Changing Minds on Mental Health is the ...Show more “Featuring real-life stories of people who have found hope and meaning in the midst of life's struggles, Heads Up: Changing Minds on Mental Health is the go-to guide for teenagers who want to know about mental health, mental illness, trauma and recovery. For too long, mental health problems have been kept in the shadows, leaving people to suffer in silence, or worse, to be feared, bullied or pushed to the margins of society where survival is difficult.” Show less

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Yay! You're Gay! Now What?

A Gay Boy's Guide to Life

by Khalaf, Riyadh

Book - 2019

“In this personal, heartfelt go-to guide for young queer guys , broadcaster, YouTuber, and LGBT+ advocate Riyadh Khalaf shares frank advice about everythi...Show more “In this personal, heartfelt go-to guide for young queer guys , broadcaster, YouTuber, and LGBT+ advocate Riyadh Khalaf shares frank advice about everything from coming out to relationships, as well as encouragement for times when you're feeling low. There's a support section for family and friends written by Riyadh's parents and LOADS of hilarious, embarrassing, inspiring, and moving stories from gay boys from around the world. Plus, inspirational gay men including Stephen Fry, Clark Moore, and James Kavanagh share the advice they would give to their younger selves.” Show less

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The Black Friend

On Being A Better White Person

by Joseph, Frederick

Book - 2020

“Touching on everything from cultural appropriation to power dynamics, "reverse racism" to white privilege, microaggressions to the tragic resul...Show more “Touching on everything from cultural appropriation to power dynamics, "reverse racism" to white privilege, microaggressions to the tragic results of overt racism, this book serves as conversation starter, tool kit, and invaluable window into the life of a former "token Black kid" who now presents himself as the friend many readers need. Backmatter includes an encyclopedia of racism, providing details on relevant historical events, terminology, and more.” Show less

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A Quick & Easy Guide to Consent

by Rotman, Isabella

Book - 2020

"A quick, easy and important educational comic guide to giving and receiving consent in sex, relationships, and other physical contact.” "A quick, easy and important educational comic guide to giving and receiving consent in sex, relationships, and other physical contact.” Show less

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Troublemaker for Justice

The Story of Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the March on Washington

by Houtman, Jacqueline

Book - 2019

“Bayard Rustin was a major figure in the Civil Rights movement. He was arrested on a bus 13 years before Rosa Parks and he participated in integrated bus ...Show more “Bayard Rustin was a major figure in the Civil Rights movement. He was arrested on a bus 13 years before Rosa Parks and he participated in integrated bus rides throughout the South 14 years before the Freedom Riders. He was a mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., teaching him the techniques and philosophy of Gandhian nonviolent direct action. He organized the March on Washington in 1963, one of the most impactful mobilizations in American history. Despite these contributions, few Americans recognize his name, and he is absent from most history books, in large part because he was gay. This biography traces Rustin's life, from his childhood and his first arrest in high school for sitting in the "whites only" section of a theater, through a lifetime of nonviolent activism.” Show less

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One Person, No Vote

How Not All Voters Are Treated Equally

by Anderson, Carol

Book - 2019

“In her New York Times bestseller White Rage , Carol Anderson laid bare an insidious history of policies that have systematically impeded black progress i...Show more “In her New York Times bestseller White Rage , Carol Anderson laid bare an insidious history of policies that have systematically impeded black progress in America, from 1865 to our combustible present. With One Person , No Vote , she chronicles a related history- the rollbacks to African American participation in the vote since the 2013 Supreme Court decision that eviscerated the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Known as the Shelby ruling, this decision effectively allowed districts with a demonstrated history of racial discrimination to change voting requirements without approval from the Department of Justice.” Show less

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What Makes Girls Sick and Tired

by Pesloü̈an, Lucile de

Graphic Novel - 2018

“A feminist manifesto in graphic novel form that denounces the discrimination against and unfairness felt by women from childhood to adulthood. Illustrate...Show more “A feminist manifesto in graphic novel form that denounces the discrimination against and unfairness felt by women from childhood to adulthood. Illustrated in a strikingly minimalist style with images of girls with varied body types and personalities, invites teenagers to question the sexism that surrounds us, in ways that are obvious and hidden, simple and complex.” Show less

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A Manga Lover's Tokyo Travel Guide

[my Favorite Things to See and Do in Japan!

by Neo, Evangeline

Graphic Novel - 2019

“In this captivating Tokyo travel guide, manga artist and author Evangeline Neo travels to the Japanese capital with her mascots Kopi the dog and Matcha t...Show more “In this captivating Tokyo travel guide, manga artist and author Evangeline Neo travels to the Japanese capital with her mascots Kopi the dog and Matcha the cat in tow, bringing you to all the otaku sights this city has to offer. She shows you where to shop for manga memorabilia in Akihabara and Nakano, takes you on a tour of famous anime and manga museums like Studio Ghibli and Sanrio Puroland, and shares her experiences at a cosplay studio, a maid and butler cafe, and a manga drawing class.” Show less

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The Mars Challenge

The Past, Present, and Future of Human Spaceflight

by Wilgus, Alison

Graphic Novel - 2020

“Travel to deep space and back again with The Mars Challenge , a nonfiction graphic novel for teens about the science and logistics of a manned mission to...Show more “Travel to deep space and back again with The Mars Challenge , a nonfiction graphic novel for teens about the science and logistics of a manned mission to Mars. Nadia is a teen with a dream: to be the first woman on Mars. But to get there, she's got to learn all she can about the science of spaceflight. It's a good thing her friend Eleanor is an Attitude Determination and Control Officer--basically, she pilots the International Space Station!” Show less

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Freedom Summer for Young People

The Violent Season That Made Mississippi Burn and Made America A Democracy

by Watson, Bruce

Book - 2020

“In the summer of 1964, as racial tensions reached a fever pitch in the United States, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) sent more than...Show more “In the summer of 1964, as racial tensions reached a fever pitch in the United States, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) sent more than seven hundred college students to Mississippi to help black citizens register to vote. Less than twenty-four hours after they arrived, three volunteers went missing, presumed victims of the Ku Klux Klan. It was a sinister start to what should have been a peaceful mission, and it was only the beginning. In the days and weeks that followed, volunteers and their allies faced intimidation, threats, and violence from locals who didn't believe blacks should have the right to vote. Still they continued their work, never wavering in their commitment to justice and their belief that a fairer future was possible. What came to be known as Freedom Summer brought out the worst in its citizens, but also the best, and contained within these pages are powerful stories of everyday people fighting for freedom. Following several individual volunteers and culminating in the 1964 Democratic National Convention, Freedom Summer for Young People is a riveting account of a decisive moment in American history, sure to move and inspire readers.” Show less

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