{"id":1482,"date":"2024-10-24T15:37:19","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T15:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/uni\/?p=1482"},"modified":"2024-10-24T15:37:19","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T15:37:19","slug":"14-new-books-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/uni\/2024\/10\/24\/14-new-books-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"14 New Books for You!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The semester may be halfway over, but the library is just getting started on bringing you new reading material! We’ve been ordering books right and left and finally<\/em> our efforts have paid off. Today we received fourteen — yes, you heard right — 14…one four…new books!! Check out their descriptions below.<\/p>\n

FICTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u25c9 Now, Conjurers<\/em> by Freddie K\u00f6lsch \u25c9<\/p>\n

November 1999. North Dana, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n

Nesbit Nu\u00f1ez discovers the partially devoured body of Bastion Attia: star quarterback, secret witch, and Nesbit\u2019s even-more-secret boyfriend.
\nNo one knew why brilliant, gentle Bastion lived his life by a seemingly arcane set of rules, including a strange manner of speech and an inability to say his own name.<\/p>\n

Now the remaining members of North Coven\u2014Nesbit, Dove, Drea, and Brandy\u2014vow to get answers. Nothing can prepare them for what they uncover: Bastion had been locked in a terrifying battle of wits and wills with something living deep beneath an ancient mausoleum in the local cemetery.<\/p>\n

North Coven must confront the red-gloved monster that took piece after piece of Bastion, that he fought until his last breath. Not knowing that Bastion left behind the key to its destruction . . .<\/p>\n

Find this book at Uni \u2013 Fiction K834no OR Request it here<\/a>! P.S. Ask Ms. Arnold to share her review of Now, Conjurers with you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u25c9 Road Home<\/em> by Rex Ogle \u25c9<\/p>\n

This final, essential chapter in Rex Ogle\u2019s memoir trilogy recounts being forced from his home and living on the streets after his conservative father discovered he was gay. When Rex was outed the summer after he graduated high school, his father gave him a choice: he could stay at home, find a girlfriend, and attend church twice a week, or he could be gay\u2015and leave. Rex left, driving toward the only other gay man he knew and a toxic relationship that would ultimately leave him homeless and desperate on the streets of New Orleans. Here, Rex tells the story of his coming out and his father\u2019s rejection of his identity, navigating abuse and survival on the streets. Road Home is a devastating and incandescent reflection on Rex\u2019s hunger\u2015for food, for love, and for a place to call home\u2015completing the trilogy of memoirs that began with the award-winning Free Lunch.<\/p>\n

Find this book at Uni \u2013 Fiction Og5ro OR Request it here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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\u25c9 Bad Graces<\/em> by Kyrie McCauley \u25c9<\/p>\n

Liv Whitlock knows she doesn\u2019t belong there. But after years of stumbling between foster homes, often due to her own self-destructive tendencies, Liv desperately needs to change the trajectory of her life \u2026 so she steals her perfect sister\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n

Liv starts to rewrite her story, winning a prestigious internship on a movie set filming in Alaska, and finds herself on a luxury yacht alongside pop star Paris Grace, actress sisters Effie and Miri Knight, Olympic gymnast Rosalind Torres, and social media influencer Celia Jones. Liv tries to find common ground with her famous companions, but just as the group starts to bond, a violent storm wrecks their vessel, stranding them on an island in the North Pacific Ocean.<\/p>\n

Among the threats of starvation and exposure, they learn there is a predator lurking in the forest, unlike anything they\u2019ve seen before\u2014until they begin to see it in themselves. Every injury they suffer on the island causes inexplicable changes in their bodies. With little hope for rescue and only each other as their final tether to humanity, can the girls endure the ominous forces at work on the island? Or will they lose themselves to their darker natures?<\/p>\n

Find this book at Uni \u2013 Fiction M128ba OR Request it here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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\u25c9 ASAP<\/em> by Axie Oh \u25c9<\/p>\n

Sori has worked her whole life to become a K-pop idol, until she realizes she doesn\u2019t want a life forever in the spotlight. But that\u2019s not actually up to Sori\u2014she\u2019s caught between her exacting mother\u2019s entertainment company and her father\u2019s presidential aspirations. And as the pressure to keep her flawless public image grows, the last person she should be thinking about is her ex-boyfriend.<\/p>\n

Nathaniel is off limits\u2014she knows this. A member of one of the biggest K-pop bands in the world and forbidden from dating, he isn\u2019t any more of an option now than he was two years ago. Still, she can\u2019t forget that their whirlwind romance was the last time she remembers being really happy. Or that his family welcomed her into their home when she needed it most. . . .<\/p>\n

So when Nathaniel finds himself rocked by scandal, Sori offers him a hideaway with her. And back in close quarters, it\u2019s hard to deny their old feelings. But when Sori gets an opportunity to break free from her parent\u2019s expectations, she will have to decide: Is her future worth sacrificing for a second chance at love?<\/p>\n

Find this book at Uni \u2013 Fiction Oh11as OR Request it here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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\u25c9 The Breakup List<\/em> by Adib Khorram \u25c9<\/p>\n

Jackson Ghasnavi is a lot of things\u2014a techie, a smoothie afficionado, a totally not obsessive list-maker\u2014but one thing he\u2019s not is a romantic. And why would he be? He\u2019s already had a front row seat to his parents\u2019 divorce and picked up the pieces of his sister Jasmine\u2019s broken heart one too many times.<\/p>\n

No, Jackson is perfectly happy living life behind the scenes\u2014he is a stage manager, after all\u2014and keeping his romantic exploits limited to the breakup lists he makes for Jasmine, which chronicle every flaw (real or imagined) of her various and sundry exes.<\/p>\n

Enter the senior swim captain turned leading man that neither of the Ghasnavi siblings stop thinking about. Not that Jackson has a crush, of course. Jasmine is already setting her sights on him and he\u2019s probably\u2014no, definitely\u2014straight anyway.<\/p>\n

So why does the idea of eventually writing a breakup list for him feel so impossible?<\/p>\n

Find this book at Uni \u2013 Fiction K5286br OR Request it here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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\u25c9 Chronically Dolores<\/em> by Maya Van Wagenen \u25c9<\/p>\n

Dolores Mendoza is not thriving. She was recently diagnosed with a chronic bladder condition called interstitial cystitis. The painful disease isn’t life-threatening, but it is threatening to ruin her life.<\/p>\n

Just when things seem hopeless, Dolores meets someone poised to change her fate. Terpsichore Berkenbosch-Jones is glamorous, autistic, and homeschooled against her will by her overprotective mother. After a rocky start, the girls form a tentative partnership. Beautiful, talented Terpsichore will help Dolores win back her ex-best friend, Shae. And Dolores will convince Terpsichore’s mom that her daughter has the social skills to survive public school. It seems like a foolproof plan, but Dolores isn’t always a reliable narrator, and her choices may put her in danger of committing an unforgivable betrayal.<\/p>\n

Find this book at Uni \u2013 Fiction V38ch OR Request it here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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\u25c9 The Breakup Artists<\/em> by Adriana Mather, illustrations by BooBoo Stewart \u25c9<\/p>\n

August and Valentine, seventeen-year-old best friends, run a business called Summer Love, Inc. They hire themselves out to unhappy parents whose kids are in bad relationships, adopting fake identities and going undercover to break up these relationships by any means necessary.<\/p>\n

Valentine, the brains of the operation, believes that they’re making the world a better place by steering people away from a relationship precipice so they can someday find true love. But for August, every case is personal–another chance to prove that true love doesn’t exist. He blames his sister’s manipulative boyfriend for her death, and–unlike Valentine–he doesn’t believe in soul mates. No, he thinks the idea of falling head over heels is ridiculous at any age.<\/p>\n

But then August meets Ella, who suddenly turns everything he thought he believed about love upside down. The problem is that she’s their new case, which means that everything he’s told her about himself is a lie–including his name.<\/p>\n

Find this book at Uni \u2013 Fiction M4208br OR Request it here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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NON-FICTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u25c9 Curating Community Collections: A Holistic Approach to Diverse Collection Development<\/em> by Mary Schreiber and Wendy K. Bartlett \u25c9<\/p>\n

Curating Community Collections provides librarians with the tools they need to understand the results of diversity audits and to formulate a reasonable, achievable plan for increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion not only in the collection itself, but also in library collection policies and practices. Information on ways to make diversity, equity, and inclusion part of a library’s everyday workflow will help ensure the sustainability of these principles.<\/p>\n

Mary Schreiber and Wendy Bartlett teach readers how to increase the number of diverse materials in their collections and make them more discoverable to library patrons through the implementation of a community collections program. Stories from librarians around the United States and Canada who are auditing and improving the diversity of their collections add broad, scalable perspectives for libraries of any size, budget, and mission. Action steps provided at the end of each section offer a practical road map for all types of libraries to curate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community collection.<\/p>\n

Find this book at Uni \u2013 025.21 Sch724cu OR Request it here<\/a>! P.S. Staff…this book would be a great read for you!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u25c9 Equity Now: Justice, Repair, and Belonging in Schools<\/em> by Tyrone C. Howard \u25c9<\/p>\n

If not now, when?<\/p>\n

Anchored in the tenets of justice, repair, and belonging,\u00a0Equity Now\u00a0is a comprehensive guide for educators that emphasizes the urgent need for immediate action to dismantle systemic barriers in education. Aimed at K-12 professionals at all levels of the education system, the book urges us to move beyond individual efforts by applying an equity lens to our policies and practices.<\/p>\n

Through honest, sustained, and critical dialogues in “brave spaces,” educators can address disparities and create equity-centered school communities.\u00a0Equity Now\u00a0proposes a solutions-oriented approach to fostering welcoming, affirming, responsive, and rigorous learning environments. Author Tyrone C. Howard, one of the leading authorities on issues related to racial inequality in our schools, provides<\/p>\n

An equity framework grounded in justice, repair, and belonging A clear vision of equity-focused leadership Essential practices, strategies, and resources for classroom teachers Suggestion for engaging parents, families and caregivers in schools Recommendations for engaging data in an equity based way Reflection questions and additional resources at the close of each chapter. This book is a must-read for educators, administrators, and policymakers who are committed to creating conditions in which our children can reach their highest potential.<\/p>\n

Find this book at Uni \u2013 379.260973 H831eq OR Request it here<\/a>! P.S. Staff…this is another great book to check out!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u25c9 How Women Made Music: A Revolutionary History from NPR Music<\/em> edited by Alison Fensterstock, introduction by Ann Powers \u25c9<\/p>\n

Turning the Tables, launched in 2017, has revolutionized recognition of female artists, whether it be in best album lists or in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. How Women Made A Revolutionary History from NPR Music <\/em>brings this impressive history and fascinating reshaping to the page and includes material draws from more than fifty years of NPR\u2019s coverage of great musical heroes and intriguing creators. This book is a must-have for music fans, songwriters, feminist historians, and those interested in how artists think and work.<\/p>\n

Joan Baez talking about nonviolence as a musical principle in 1971. Dolly Parton\u2019s favorite song and the story behind it. Patti Smith describing art as her \u201cjealous mistress\u201d in 1974. Nina Simone, in 2001, explaining how she developed the edge in her voice as a tool against racism. Taylor Swift talking about when she had no idea if her musical career might work. Odetta on how shifting from classical music to folk allowed her to express her fury over Jim Crow.<\/p>\n

This incomparable hardcover volume is a vital record of history destined to become a classic and a great gift for any music fan or creative thinker.<\/p>\n

Find this book at Uni \u2013 780.82 H83 OR Request it here<\/a>! P.S. Interested in books on music? Ask Paul for recommendations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u25c9 Spirit Sleuths: How Magicians and Detectives Exposed the Ghost Hoaxes<\/em> by Gail Jarrow \u25c9<\/p>\n

After millions of people died during World War I and\u00a0from\u00a0the 1918 influenza pandemic, the popularity of Spiritualism soared. Desperate to communicate with their dead loved ones, the bereaved fell prey to extortion by fraudulent mediums and fortune-tellers.<\/p>\n

But magician Harry Houdini wasn’t fooled. He recognized the scammers’ methods as no more than conjurer’s tricks. Angered by the way people were exploited, Houdini set out to expose the ghost hoaxes. In his stage show, he revealed the fraudsters\u2019 techniques, and he used a team of undercover investigators to collect proof of s\u00e9ance deceptions. His head secret agent was a young New York private detective and disguise expert, Rose Mackenberg\u2014a woman who continued her ghost-busting career for decades, long after Houdini’s death in 1926.<\/p>\n

Ideal for\u00a0young readers and\u00a0adults who are drawn to the worlds of psychics and magicians, this riveting book uncovers a little-known chapter in American history and details the ways people were (and still are) deceived by mediums and fortune-tellers.<\/p>\n

Find this book at Uni \u2013 793.8092 J296sp OR Request it here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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\u25c9 Visualizing Palestine: A Chronicle of Colonialism & the Struggle for Liberation<\/em> edited by Aline Batarseh, Jessica Anderson, and Yosra El Gazzar \u25c9<\/p>\n

This striking collection of more than 200 full-color infographics is a vivid portrait of Israeli settler colonialism and the Palestinian struggle for freedom.<\/b><\/p>\n

As a new generation of movement-builders seek to understand Israel\u2019s brutal, illegal occupation of Palestine, Visualizing Impact\u2019s vivid and informative graphics reveal deep truths about the decades-long Palestinian struggle for freedom.<\/p>\n

The infographics present more than just colorful, accessible, and thoughtfully arranged, the oppression they document in stark detail dovetails with stories of perseverance and strength. From the history of Zionist settlement to the depopulation of Palestinian villages; from the construction of an apartheid wall to the destruction of olive trees; from hunger strikes to mass protests to boycotts, Visualizing Palestine\u2019s graphics are powerful, comprehensive, and demand our attention.<\/p>\n

Find this book at Uni \u2013 Q 956.053 V829 OR Request it here<\/a>! P.S. Ask Harrison to share his review of Visualizing Palestine with you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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GRAPHIC NOVELS<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u25c9 Uprooted<\/em> by Ruth Chan \u25c9<\/p>\n

Ruth Chan loves her hometown in Toronto, hanging out with her best friends for life, and snacking on ketchup flavored potato chips, which are the best. What Ruth doesn\u2019t love is having to move to Hong Kong after her dad gets a new job there.<\/p>\n

Her mom is excited to reunite with her family, but it\u2019s not the same for Ruth. In Hong Kong, her classes are harder, her Cantonese isn\u2019t good enough, and her parents are never around. Ruth feels lonely and completely uprooted.<\/p>\n

But as Ruth\u2019s dad tells stories about her family, about how they relied on their strength, courage, and each other to survive the most difficult times, Ruth realizes that she too can be strong. Gradually, she puts down roots, knowing that home will always be where her heart is.<\/p>\n

Find this book at Uni \u2013 GN C36up OR Request it here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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\u25c9 Breathe: Journeys to Healthy Binding<\/em> by Maia Kobabe and Sarah Peitzmeier, PhD \u25c9<\/p>\n

A graphic guide to chest binding with real-life stories and research-backed advice from bestselling Gender Queer author Maia Kobabe and University of Michigan professor Sarah Peitzmeier.<\/p>\n

Breathe arose from the need for an evidence-based resource for folks considering chest binding as gender-affirming care. Its original form was a 32-page digital-only ‘zine, but Peitzmeier and Kobabe saw potential for reaching a wider audience with an expanded version with more art and more exploration of what the research really shows about binding, designed to be easily readable as a printed book. This is the result.<\/p>\n

To create Breathe, Peitzmeier and her research team interviewed many people of different ages and backgrounds about their journeys with binding, and then she and Kobabe combined excerpts from those interviews with evidence-based resources on binding into this extremely accessible book. The result is both a practical resource for trans and nonbinary folks and an engaging and perspective-broadening read for anyone interested in what it means to be on a journey of expressing one’s gender in ways that are joyful, healthy, and affirming.<\/p>\n

Find this book at Uni \u2013 GN K791br OR Request it here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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*** Book summaries courtesy of Goodreads!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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