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Author
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
After coming out as transgender, Chris is still processing a frightening assault he survived the year before, while Maia, grieving the loss of her older sister, is trying to find her place in the world, which makes falling in love the furthest thing on their minds--until it is not.
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
A memoir of active combat by an elite female helicopter pilot stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan describes her division's high-risk battles and how they were challenged to perform under extreme duress, and shares insights into her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated unit.
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Both timely and timeless, a powerful exploration of abuse in its many forms, as well as the strength it takes to rise up and speak your truth."—AMBER SMITH, New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be
From New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel comes an unflinching exploration of the labels society puts on girls and women—and the strength it takes to rise above it all to claim your worth
...Publisher
Simon Pulse
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
In this collection of essays, young adult authors explore their experiences of injustice, empowerment, and growing up female in America. They explore themes on the intersection of race and gender; women and weight; first sexual experience; the devastation of rape culture; and much more. -- adapted from jacket
Author
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"From school crushes to awkward dating sites to finding a community, this collection of stories recounts the author's "firsts" as a young gay man searching for love. Dating is never ever easy, but that goes doubly so for Ryousuke, whose journey is full of unrequited loves and many speed bumps. But perseverance and time heals all wounds, even those of the heart. This moving memoir by gay activist Ryousuke Nanasaki, following his historic life story,...
11) Hitch
Publisher
Columbia Pictures
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Hitch is New York City's greatest matchmaker. Love is his job and when Albert Brennaman wins the heart of gorgeous society heiress Allegra Cole, Albert has Hitch to thank. So when tabloid columist Sara Melas decides to uncover the secret behind the relationships unlikely success, she's shocked to discover that Alex Hitchens, the charming young man she's been dating, is the legendary date doctor himself. Exposed in a front-page scoop, it's now up to...
12) King of kings
Author
Series
Ballantyne novels volume 06
Publisher
Zaffre
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
A sequel to the best-selling The Triumph of the Sun finds a heartbroken Amber joining her twin on a mining venture in the wilds of Abyssinia before an invasion on the border threatens her reconciliation with Penrod.
14) Goblins in green
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Pub. Date
c1995
Language
English
Description
A succession of goblins, from Annabelle in an amber blouse to Zelda in a zebra anorak, presents the letters of the alphabet.
15) The latchkey dog
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
c1994
Language
English
Description
Problems develop when Sam's mother has to go to work and leaves their dog Amber alone all day.
16) Changing hearts
Publisher
Digiview Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
A relationship develops between good-natured Amber and the irritable, bossy older woman she befriends when they are both diagnosed with breast cancer.
Publisher
Questar Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Set in New Zealand's rugged wilderness, where Jenny and her headstrong stepdaughter Vicki have moved to start a new life. Into their lives gallops a magnificant wild horse, with whom Vicki instantly falls in love and names Black Beauty. Together, Jenny and Vicki face many challenges as they struggle to become a close-knit family. Vicki gradually earns Beauty's trust, and Jenny struggles to be accepted by the locals as a woman veterinarian.
18) Moonrise
Publisher
Affirm Films
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
After country singer Will Brown's wife passes away, his grief sidelines his career and pushes him away from his young daughter until a bright and talented horse trainer shows him strength, forgiveness, and grace to live life again.
19) Never back down
Publisher
Summit Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
At his new high school Jake Tyler, a rebellious teen, is lured into an ultimate underground fighting club in a Backyard Fight. Jake finds a mentor at the club, a mixed martial arts veteran. When Jake begins to receive threats regarding the safety of his friends and family he seeks help from the veteran fighter in order to train his mind and body for one final no-holds-barred elimination fight with his unrelenting personal nemesis and local martial...
Publisher
HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Featuring contributions from an award-winning, bestselling group of Black voices, past and present, this powerful poetry anthology elicits vital conversations about race, belonging, history and faith to highlight Black joy and pain.