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THIS BOOK IS GAY


by Juno Dawson

"Lesbian. Bisexual. Queer. Transgender. Straight. Curious. This book is for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual preference. This book is for anyone who’s ever dared to wonder.
Inside you’ll find the answers to all the questions you ever wanted to ask.
You will be entertained. You will be informed. But most importantly, you will know that however you identify (or don’t) and whomever you love, you are exceptional. You matter."

A FAREWELL TO ARMS


by Ernest Hemingway

Their love burns bright even as the world around them collapses in violence and uncertainty. With powerful, stripped-down writing and a sense of raw emotion that feels timeless, Hemingway captures what it means to love fiercely, lose deeply, and fight to hold on to hope when everything else seems shattered.

LEGEND TRILOGY


by Marie Lu

In a future America torn apart by war and tyranny, prodigy June Iparis and wanted criminal Day Wing come from opposite sides of a brutal regime—she, the Republic’s golden soldier; he, its most elusive rebel. When their fates collide, the truth behind the government’s lies forces them to question everything they’ve been taught about loyalty, love, and sacrifice. Spanning three explosive novels, Marie Lu’s Legend trilogy delivers a gripping journey of revolution, resilience, and hope.

OLD YELLER


by Fred Gipson

Travis finds a best friend in Old Yeller, a brave dog who fills even the toughest days with love and laughter. Their adventures show that courage and hope can help a family get through anything together. And Travis, with Old Yeller by his side, discovers that every challenge is a chance to create memories and find joy.

INTO THE UNCUT GRASS
Short Stories for English Language Learners

by Trevor Noah

A boy and his teddy bear venture beyond the safety of home in "Into the Uncut Grass," where magical encounters teach them about empathy, understanding, and the courage to see the world from different perspectives.


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"Elon Musk's $1 trillion* pay package"

Hey, Elon, Mother Earth is waiting for you. . . There's a debt that you got to pay !

 

(* A trillion dollars is a million million.)

ANTI-AUTHORITARIAN NOVELS:
various genres that explore themes of authoritarianism, resistance, and individual freedom.

1984
by George Orwell

Brave New World
by Aldous Huxley

The Lost Cause
by Cory Doctorow

The Handmaid's Tale
by Margaret Atwood

Fahrenheit 451
by Ray Bradbury

“The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.”
-Franklin D Roosevelt

“When the people shall have nothing more to eat, they will eat the rich.”
-Jean Jacques Rousseau

PREQUEL
American Fight Against Fascism
by Rachel Maddow

The Iron Heel
by Jack London

Night Soldiers
by Alan Furst

The Wave
by Todd Strasser

The Plot Against America
by Philip Roth

Animal Farm
by George Orwell

Little Brother
by Cory Doctorow

It Can't Happen Here
by Sinclair Lewis

Alone in Berlin
by Hans Fallada

White Rose
by Kip Wilson

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