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• The Ballerina of Auschwitz

  Young Adult Edition of The Choice

  Eger, Edith Eva,

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  A story of resilience, heartbreak, and hope. Dr. Edith Eger tells her story as a survivor of Auschwitz. This young adult edition is more accessible to young readers.

• How the Boogeyman Became a Poet

  Keith, Tony, Jr

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  If you enjoyed The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo you are sure to enjoy this. A book written in verse about a young black gay kid and all of the racism and homophobia he's had to deal with.

• Hurdles in the Dark

  My Story of Survival, Resilience, and Triumph

  Gonzalez, Elvira K.,

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  This book is named Hurdles in the Dark for good reason. Elvira overcomes so many hurdles in her life to get an athletic scholarship and becomes the first person in her family to go to college. This book is a good reminder that just because you've…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Pieces of a Girl

  Kuehnert, Stephanie, 1979-

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  This book is told in many interesting ways. You'll see journal entries, original illustration, and zines. Struggling though addiction and abuse, Stephanie makes it though all the bad to find her voice and become someone new and bold.

• Unstoppable!

  My Journey From Olympic Hopeful to Athlete A to Eight-time NCAA Champion and Beyond

  Nichols, Maggie, 1997-

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  It takes true strength and courage to speak out against abuse. Maggie tells her story of not only the ugly truth of the abuse she delt with as an Olympic gymnast but all the joy and magic she feels as an award winning gymnast.

• A Face for Picasso

  Coming of Age With Crouzon Syndrome

  Henley, Ariel, 1991-

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  This raw and honest look at "beauty" and how visible disabilities play a role in our perception of beauty. Ariel tells the story of her and her sisters life with Crouzon syndrome and all the horrific things they went though as kids.

• Farewell to Manzanar

  a True Story of Japanese American Experience During and After the World War II Incarceration

  Houston, Jeanne Wakatsuki,

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  During WW2 Japanese Americans were rounded up and put in internment camps. Feared to be spies for Japan these Americans were taken from their homes and put under constant guard. Jeanne was 7 years old when her and her family were taken. This is her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• From Here

  a Memoir

  Mufleh, Luma,

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  This book is both heartwarming and heart-wrenching. Growing up fearing for your life and the love of your family for being gay would be traumatic for anyone. Luma uses her pain and fear to create hope for herself and so many other people.

• I Have Something to Tell You

  a Memoir : for Young Adults

  Buttigieg, Chasten, 1989-

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  You might know Chasten Buttigieg as politician Pete Buttigieg's husband. However he has his own story to tell. One of love, acceptance, and being true to yourself.

• A Quantum Life

  My Unlikely Journey From the Street to the Stars

  Oluseyi, Hakeem M. (Hakeem Muata)

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  Life is full of twists and turns, some good and some bad. Hakeem's life started out in poverty and hard choices. How did he end up as a celebrated astrophysicist? This book is inspiring and full of contradictions.

• Black Internet Effect

  Charles, Shavone

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  This might be short but it still packs a punch. A great read for someone looking to get into the tech world, especially women of color.