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The Indian card : who gets to be native in America /

Schuettpelz, Carrie Lowry, 1984-,


Membership -- Belonging -- Counting -- Payment -- Remove -- Separate -- Disconnect -- Identity -- Return. "A groundbreaking and deeply personal exploration of Tribal enrollment, and what it means to be Native American in the United States. "Candid, unflinching....Her thorough excavation of the painful history that gave rise to rigid enrollment policies is a courageous gift to our understanding of contemporary Native life." --The Whiting Foundation Jury. Who is Indian enough? To be Native American is to live in a world of contradictions. At the same time that the number of people in the U.S. who claim Native identity has exploded--increasing 85 percent in just ten years--the number of people formally enrolled in Tribes has not. While the federal government recognizes Tribal sovereignty, being a member of a Tribe requires navigating blood quantum laws and rolls that the federal government created with the intention of wiping out Native people altogether. Over two million Native people are tribally enrolled, yet there are Native people who will never be. Native people who, for a variety of reasons ranging from displacement to disconnection, cannot be card-carrying members of their Tribe. In The Indian Card, Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz grapples with these contradictions. Through in-depth interviews, she shares the stories of people caught in the mire of identity-formation, trying to define themselves outside of bureaucratic processes. With archival research, she pieces together the history of blood quantum and tribal rolls and federal government intrusion on Native identity-making. Reckoning with her own identity--the story of her enrollment and the enrollment of her children--she investigates the cultural, racial, and political dynamics of today's Tribal identity policing. With this intimate perspective of the ongoing fight for Native sovereignty, The Indian Card sheds light on what it looks like to find a deeper sense of belonging"--
Date Published:2024

Membership -- Belonging -- Counting -- Payment -- Remove -- Separate -- Disconnect -- Identity -- Return. "A groundbreaking and deeply personal exploration of Tribal enrollment, and what it means to be Native American in the United States. "Candid, unflinching....Her thorough excavation of the painful history that gave rise to rigid enrollment policies is a courageous gift to our understanding of contemporary Native life." --The Whiting Foundation Jury. Who is Indian enough? To be Native American is to live in a world of contradictions. At the same time that the number of people in the U.S. who claim Native identity has exploded--increasing 85 percent in just ten years--the number of people formally enrolled in Tribes has not. While the federal government recognizes Tribal sovereignty, being a member of a Tribe requires navigating blood quantum laws and rolls that the federal government created with the intention of wiping out Native people altogether. Over two million Native people are tribally enrolled, yet there are Native people who will never be. Native people who, for a variety of reasons ranging from displacement to disconnection, cannot be card-carrying members of their Tribe. In The Indian Card, Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz grapples with these contradictions. Through in-depth interviews, she shares the stories of people caught in the mire of identity-formation, trying to define themselves outside of bureaucratic processes. With archival research, she pieces together the history of blood quantum and tribal rolls and federal government intrusion on Native identity-making. Reckoning with her own identity--the story of her enrollment and the enrollment of her children--she investigates the cultural, racial, and political dynamics of today's Tribal identity policing. With this intimate perspective of the ongoing fight for Native sovereignty, The Indian Card sheds light on what it looks like to find a deeper sense of belonging"--

Date Published:2024

The invisible string workbook : creative activities to comfort, calm, and connect /

Karst, Patrice.


"Inspired by the bestselling picture book phenomenon"--Front cover. "Includes more than 50 activities!"--Front cover. Inspired by The invisible string by Patrice Karst. May include bonus cards. "[Presents] more than 50 art and journaling activities that help heal emotional stress, stimulate mindfulness, and build healthy relationships"--Back cover.
Date Published:2019

Rialto /

Milford, Kate,


Junior Library Guild. "Two sisters spend summer vacation in a small town in the shadows of an abandoned amusement park that is not what it seems" -- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Friday night lights : a town, a team, and a dream /

Bissinger, Buzz., 1954-


Follows the 1988 season of the Permian Panthers, a high school football team in Odessa, Texas, exploring the lives of the players and the impact of the championship team on the small town.
Date Published:1990

The do-over /

Torres, Jennifer, 1980-,


Junior Library Guild. Twins Raquel and Lucinda Mendoza used to be inseparable, but since their parents divorced Raquel has become bossy and obsessive, while Lucinda has immersed herself in her ice skating lessons, and the pandemic and its enforced isolation has only made things worse; but then they are sent to their father's ranch in central California and while Raquel thinks that this is a chance to get their parents back together by driving his girlfriend away, Lucinda discovers she likes his new family, and wonders if trying to bring the Mendoza family back together is really worth the struggle.
Date Published:2022

Junior Library Guild. Twins Raquel and Lucinda Mendoza used to be inseparable, but since their parents divorced Raquel has become bossy and obsessive, while Lucinda has immersed herself in her ice skating lessons, and the pandemic and its enforced isolation has only made things worse; but then they are sent to their father's ranch in central California and while Raquel thinks that this is a chance to get their parents back together by driving his girlfriend away, Lucinda discovers she likes his new family, and wonders if trying to bring the Mendoza family back together is really worth the struggle.

Date Published:2022

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn /

Twain, Mark, 1835-1910.


Mark Twain's classic novel about a Huck Finn's escape from his abusive father and the relationship he develops with runaway slave, Jim; and contains textual and explanatory notes and chronology of the author's life.
Date Published:1999

The dramatic imagination : reflections and speculations on the art of the theatre /

Jones, Robert Edmond, 1887-1954.


Robert Edmond Jones offers a detailed analysis of set design and lighting for stage productions.
Date Published:1969

Mythspeaker /

Roubique, Christopher,


Junior Library Guild. In an attempt to fulfil a prophecy, thirteen-year-old Kyta, with a band of misfit kids, attempts an impossible heist to steal back the stolen Egg of the World Turtle and save the world from destruction.
Date Published:2026

Frida Kahlo : portrait of a Mexican painter /

Cruz, Bárbara.


School Library Journal. Booklist. Book Report. A biography of the Mexican woman painter discussing her work and its international reputation, her political ties, and her relationship with the muralist Diego Rivera.
Date Published:1996

Hurricane heist /

Ponti, James,


Junior Library Guild. A hurricane unearths a decades-old mystery when a bell captain's body is discovered at a historic Miami Beach hotel, leading twelve-year-old Alex and the other members of the Sherlock Society to uncover the truth behind a long-lost million-dollar jewel heist.
Date Published:2025

Friday I'm in love /

Garrett, Camryn.


"This is a Borzoi book"--t.p. verso. Pub Weekly, November 2022. Kirkus Review, November 2022. Pub Weekly. Kirkus Review. "After not being able to have a sweet sixteen party, Mahalia decides to throw a coming out party to celebrate love and herself"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

Superpunk /

Santana, Mirtes,


Fantasy. Junior Library Guild. "Meet Violeta! Violeta is a thirteen-year-old skateboarder and podcaster. But most importantly? She's a PUNK! Oh, and a superhero, too. Superhero + punk = SUPERPUNK. That's Violeta! After discovering her grandfather's old cassette player, Violeta decides to play a cassette tape backward. (Why? It's pure punk rebellion, duh!) What she didn't know was this rebellious act would grant her magical powers! Aaaaand . . . unleash monsters. A LOT of them. Violeta will need to use all her new superpowers to protect her home of Hollow Hills from the strange creatures and send them back to wherever they came from. Luckily, she's joined by Alan, Violeta's faithful sidekick and fellow podcaster. Together, they'll have to find a way to put these monsters back in their place. But between homework, podcasting, and skateboarding, Violeta has a tough time managing it all. When a horde of monsters descend on her school, will this superpunk be able to save the day? Multi-award-winning comic book artist Guilherme Petraca and TV writer Mirtes Santana bring you Superpunk, a radical adventure story about the need to rebel and act out to protect the people and things you love"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Fantasy. Junior Library Guild. "Meet Violeta! Violeta is a thirteen-year-old skateboarder and podcaster. But most importantly? She's a PUNK! Oh, and a superhero, too. Superhero + punk = SUPERPUNK. That's Violeta! After discovering her grandfather's old cassette player, Violeta decides to play a cassette tape backward. (Why? It's pure punk rebellion, duh!) What she didn't know was this rebellious act would grant her magical powers! Aaaaand . . . unleash monsters. A LOT of them. Violeta will need to use all her new superpowers to protect her home of Hollow Hills from the strange creatures and send them back to wherever they came from. Luckily, she's joined by Alan, Violeta's faithful sidekick and fellow podcaster. Together, they'll have to find a way to put these monsters back in their place. But between homework, podcasting, and skateboarding, Violeta has a tough time managing it all. When a horde of monsters descend on her school, will this superpunk be able to save the day? Multi-award-winning comic book artist Guilherme Petraca and TV writer Mirtes Santana bring you Superpunk, a radical adventure story about the need to rebel and act out to protect the people and things you love"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

The ultimate driving book : the essential guide for first-time drivers and car owners /

Berne, Emma Carlson, 1979-,


Includes index. Stocking up -- You: the savvy driver -- The open road -- All things parking -- How to find it and fix it -- How to not hit people, animals, or bicycles -- Driving in all conditions -- When things go wrong -- Staying safe on the road. "From changing a tire, to merging onto a highway, to checking and filling your own oil, THE ULTIMATE DRIVING BOOK is the new go-to manual for new and seasoned drivers alike. With 160 pages of full-color illustrations throughout, drivers will have all the step-by-steps they need to navigate life on the road"--
Date Published:2024

Includes index. Stocking up -- You: the savvy driver -- The open road -- All things parking -- How to find it and fix it -- How to not hit people, animals, or bicycles -- Driving in all conditions -- When things go wrong -- Staying safe on the road. "From changing a tire, to merging onto a highway, to checking and filling your own oil, THE ULTIMATE DRIVING BOOK is the new go-to manual for new and seasoned drivers alike. With 160 pages of full-color illustrations throughout, drivers will have all the step-by-steps they need to navigate life on the road"--

Date Published:2024

Captain America /

Kirby, Jack.


"Marvel." "Drawing upon multiple comic book series, this collection includes Captain America's very first appearances from 1941 alongside key examples of his first solo stories of the 1960s, in which Steve Rogers, the newly resurrected hero of World War II, searches to find his place in a new and unfamiliar world"--Back cover.
Date Published:2022

King of the neuro verse /

Goodwin, Idris,


Stuck in summer school, seventeen-year-old Pernell navigates life and the challenges of ADHD while battling to become the Cypher King, leader of the lunchroom's impromptu rap circles.
Date Published:2025

Linked /

Korman, Gordon.


School Library Journal, July 2021. Booklist starred, April 2021. Library Media Connection starred, January 2022. Kirkus Review, June 2021. School Library Journal. Booklist starred. Library Media Connection starred. Junior Library Guild. When swastikas begin appearing all over town, Link, Michael, and Dana, the only Jewish girl in town, must face crimes both past and present to find the truth.
Date Published:2021

Don't let it break your heart /

Horne, Maggie,


Alana and Gray navigate the transition from a romantic relationship to a strong friendship after Alana comes out as a lesbian, but when she helps Gray pursue a relationship with Talia, Alana develops romantic feelings for Talia as well and grapples with loyalty to Gray while embracing her queer identity.
Date Published:2024

Frida & Diego : art, love, life /

Reef, Catherine,


Junior Library Guild. A lushly designed biography exploring the tumultuous lives, marriage, and work of the artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, illustrated with archival photos and full-color reproductions of their paintings.
Date Published:2014

Confessions of the Sullivan sisters /

Standiford, Natalie.


Wilson's Senior High School, October 2011. School Library Journal starred, September 2010. Pub Weekly, September 2010. Booklist, September 2010. Horn Book, May 2011. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2010. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2010. Kirkus Review, August 2010. Library Media Connection, January 2011. Christian Library, April 2011. When the Sullivan sisters' grandmother gathers the entire family on Christmas to announce that she is removing them all from her will unless whoever it is that has offended her confesses in writing by New Year's Day, everybody begins to consider what they may have done.
Date Published:2010

Wilson's Senior High School, October 2011. School Library Journal starred, September 2010. Pub Weekly, September 2010. Booklist, September 2010. Horn Book, May 2011. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2010. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2010. Kirkus Review, August 2010. Library Media Connection, January 2011. Christian Library, April 2011. When the Sullivan sisters' grandmother gathers the entire family on Christmas to announce that she is removing them all from her will unless whoever it is that has offended her confesses in writing by New Year's Day, everybody begins to consider what they may have done.

Date Published:2010

Frida Kahlo : her life, her work, her home /

Mora, Francisco de la,


Junior Library Guild. Frida Kahlo, remembered as one of the most inspiring personalities of the 20th century, was a woman of two intertwined parts: she was both a charismatic and empowered artist exploring themes of resistance, authenticity, cruelty, and suffering, and a more private person whose wounded body caused her a lifetime of pain that underpinned the many successes and disappointments that marked her time in the world. Revealing and exploring these two Fridas, Francisco de la Mora's graphic biography - completed with the endorsement and support of the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City - vividly documents the landscapes and environments that inspired her, the dreams and nightmares that drove her, and the many people she loved. It is also a joyously beautiful tribute to her life, her work, her home - and her art.
Date Published:2023

Junior Library Guild. Frida Kahlo, remembered as one of the most inspiring personalities of the 20th century, was a woman of two intertwined parts: she was both a charismatic and empowered artist exploring themes of resistance, authenticity, cruelty, and suffering, and a more private person whose wounded body caused her a lifetime of pain that underpinned the many successes and disappointments that marked her time in the world. Revealing and exploring these two Fridas, Francisco de la Mora's graphic biography - completed with the endorsement and support of the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City - vividly documents the landscapes and environments that inspired her, the dreams and nightmares that drove her, and the many people she loved. It is also a joyously beautiful tribute to her life, her work, her home - and her art.

Date Published:2023