Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
March 2022 - April 2022
These are books and media new to the library and cataloged by the Inyo County Free Library.
Additional information about each title can be found in the catalog (click on the title). For older acquisition lists choose from Select another list. To request any of these titles please contact your local library branch.
When I grow up: the lost autobiographies of six Yiddish teenagers By Krimstein, Ken Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 940.5318 KRI When I Grow Up is New Yorker cartoonist Ken Krimstein's new graphic nonfiction book, based on six of hundreds of newly discovered, never-before-published autobiographies of Eastern European Jewish teens on the brink of WWII--found in 2017 hidden in a Lithuanian church cellar. These autobiographies, long thought destroyed by the Nazis, were written as entries for three competitions held in Eastern Europe in the 1930s, just before the horror of the Holocaust forever altered the lives of the young people who wrote them. In When I Grow Up, Krimstein shows us the stories of these six young men and women in riveting, almost cinematic narratives, full of humor, yearning, ambition, and all the angst of the teenage years. It's as if half a dozen new Anne Frank stories have suddenly come to light, framed by the dramatic story of the documents' rediscovery. Beautifully illustrated, heart-wrenching, and bursting with life, When I Grow Up reveals how the tragedy that is about to befall these young people could easily happen again, to any of us, if we don't learn to listen to the voices from the past. |
NEW RELEASE Coding activities for building apps with Python By Small, Cathleen Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: JNF Call Number: J005.1 SMA "Readers will learn how to code using Python, a popular and highly functional programming language. Readers will code short programs that perform mathematical computations, compare data, store variables, and even produce simple games"--Amazon. |
Consent (for kids!): boundaries, respect, and being in charge of you By Brian, Rachel Publishing Date: [2020] Classification: JNF Call Number: J158.2 BRI This is a guide to consent and bodily autonomy, packed with bright and energetic illustrations. Readers will learn about boundaries and how to set them; ways to respect themselves and others; what to do if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe; and much more. Along the way, they'll be encouraged to reflect on (and improve!) their own behavior and to practice consent in their daily lives. Whether you're looking for a consent primer to share with a friend or searching for a way to talk to your child about what it means to be in control of their own body and respect others', look no further! |
Do I have to: kids talk about responsibility By Loewen, Nancy Publishing Date: ©2003 Classification: JNF Call Number: J302.32 LOE Uses an advice-column format to define responsibility as a character value and demonstrate how it can be used in daily situations. |
Stitch by stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly sews her way to freedom By Schofield-Morrison, Connie Publishing Date: [2021] Classification: JNF Call Number: J306.3 SCH "A talented seamstress, born enslaved in 1818, bought freedom for herself and her son"-- |
NEW RELEASE By Theodore, Adrea Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: JNF Call Number: J306.874 THE "A mother's account of her experience as the only Black child in school serves as an empowering message to her daughter"-- |
NEW RELEASE By Miller, J. P Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: JNF Call Number: J323.092 MIL "Learn about the dedication, passion, and integrity of Bass, who fought for justice and equality, becoming the first woman and African American to run for vice president of the America."-- |
NEW RELEASE Sweet justice: Georgia Gilmore and the Montgomery Bus Boycott By Rockliff, Mara Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: JNF Call Number: J323.092 ROC "A picture book biography about Georgia Gilmore, the woman whose cooking helped feed and fund the Montgomery bus boycott of 1956"-- |
By Sotomayor, Sonia Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J347.73 SOT "Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor tells her own story for young readers for the very first time! As the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor has inspired young people around the world to reach for their dreams. But what inspired her? For young Sonia, the answer was books! They were her mirrors, her maps, her friends, and her teachers. They helped her to connect with her family in New York and in Puerto Rico, to deal with her diabetes diagnosis, to cope with her father's death, to uncover the secrets of the world, and to dream of a future for herself in which anything was possible. In Turning Pages, Justice Sotomayor shares that love of books with a new generation of readers, and inspires them to read and puzzle and dream for themselves. Accompanied by Lulu Delacre's vibrant art, this story of the Justice's life shows readers that the world is full of promise and possibility--all they need to do is turn the page"-- |
Shelter: homelessness in our community By Peterson, Lois Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J362.592 PET "There are 150 million people experiencing homelessness worldwide, and that number is increasing every year. Homelessness is not a choice, yet it exists in almost every community. But why are people homeless? Who are they? What can you do? In Shelter: Homelessness in Our Community, readers will get answers to these complex questions. They'll learn about the root causes of homelessness and its effects, and what people and organizations around the world are doing to address the problem. It shares the personal stories of people who live on the street and the adults and kids who work with them. As a former homeless-shelter worker, author Lois Peterson encourages young people to approach the issue with knowledge and compassion. She dispels some of the myths about homelessness and makes the case for why everyone deserves a safe, permanent place to call home."-- |
NEW RELEASE By Sommer, Nathan Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: JNF Call Number: J363.34 SOM "Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the Haiti Earthquake. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"-- |
NEW RELEASE By Hyde, Natalie Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: JNF Call Number: J363.738 HYD "Taxing carbon emissions, which contribute to global warming, is one method governments are using to help decrease or control climate change. This informative title looks at the costs and benefits of this sometimes controversial tax and how different jurisdictions are implementing them"-- |
Plasticus maritimus: an invasive species By Pêgo, Ana Publishing Date: 2020 Classification: JNF Call Number: J363.738 PÊG "When she was young, biologist Ana Pêgo didn't play in a backyard but on a beach. As she grew older, Ana realized that a new species was becoming more and more common in the sand. She decided to collect the species and give it a name: Plasticus maritimus. She dedicated her life to studying plastic in the oceans and raising awareness of the danger it poses to the health of the planet. Inspired by Ana's experiences, and backed by extensive research, this book explains how plastics are ever more present in our oceans, lakes and streams--more than 9 million tons a year! She explains how plastic is made, offers a field guide to help young people identify the Plasticus maritimus species, and takes a critical look at our current "solutions" to plastic contamination. A call for deep changes in our habits, this book encourages young people (and adults) to become part of the solution. Invasive, deeply destructive, and almost indestructible, Plasticus maritimus is a species that should go extinct!"--Back cover |
Mary McLeod Bethune: pioneering educator By Jones, Amy Robin Publishing Date: [2021] Classification: JNF Call Number: J370.92 JON A biography of the African-American educator Mary McLeod Bethune, discussing her role in creating opportunities for African-Americans in education and government. |
NEW RELEASE By Loh-Hagan, Virginia Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: JNF Call Number: J371.8 LOH Learn all about education activism, from creating inclusive classrooms to ending school shootings. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists involved, and celebrate some of the legal victories! Each chapters end with a call to action, so kids can feel inspired to get involved in their own communities. This high-interest book is written at a lower reading level for struggling readers. Considerate text and engaging art and photographs are sure to grab even the most reluctant readers. Series includes a table of contents, sidebars, bibliography, glossary, index, and author biography. |
NEW RELEASE By Wells, Allen R Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: JNF Call Number: J394.261 WEL Every war requires more than just the efforts of traditional soldiers. Some heroes' stories are not appreciated during their time. This book discusses some little-known tales of some courageous soldiers and secret spies. The book helps improve comprehension and confidence with post-reading questions and activities, and includes reading/teaching tips and glossary. |
Publishing Date: 2004 Classification: JNF Call Number: J398.2 A collection of some of the oldest African tales, selected by Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa, which presents such themes as cunning animals, magic spells, and people who change forms. |
The tiger and the rabbit: and other tales By Belpré, Pura Publishing Date: [1965] Classification: JNF Call Number: J398.2 BEL Retells a traditional Puerto Rican tale in which a weak but cunning rabbit defeats a powerful tiger plus other Puerto Rican tales. |
By McAllister, Angela Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J398.2 MCA "There's always time for a bedtime story, so snuggle up and get ready to drift off to the land of nod with this collection of magical tales that includes both well-known classics and lesser-known treasures from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, North America, the Middle East and Latin America. Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister and beautifully illustrated by Anna Shepeta, this anthology will be treasured by story lovers both young and old"-- |
By Woodson, Carter Godwin Publishing Date: [2010] Classification: JNF Call Number: J398.2 WOO How was the earth formed, and where did animals come from? Why does the hippopotamus live in water, and why do cats chase rats? Imaginative answers to these and other age-old questions can be found among the rich oral traditions of Africa. Generations of listeners have delighted in these fanciful explanations of the natural, moral, and spiritual worlds, which unfold amid a realm of talking animals, magic drums, tricksters, and fairies. Known as the "Father of Black History," Carter Godwin Woodson was among the first scholars to promote the history and achievements of African-Americans. His compilation of fables about a jealous blind man, a disobedient daughter, a rivalry among brothers, and other timeless predicaments is punctuated with thought-provoking proverbs and gentle humor. Told in simple language, these tales will enchant readers and listeners of all ages. Over sixty evocative illustrations appear throughout the book. - (Dover Pubns) |