Growing that Brain..

Back to Barnes and Noble for this weeks blog adventure. I was a bit disappointed by the one shelf of non-fiction for YA readers. The titles they did have were intriguing, but the selection was limited. 

Loving vs. Virginia

Patricia Hruby Powell

"Loving vs. Virginia" explores the landmark Supreme Court case that struck down anti-miscegenation laws, highlighting the legal and personal struggles of Richard and Mildred Loving in their fight for interracial marriage equality.

The set-up of this book looks like a page turner! The story is written in a prose type format that propels the story forward. The content of interracial marriage is an important piece of American history to explore. I speculate that the teen generations doesn't even conceptualize that this was outlawed. 

This one is for sure going on the TBR list! 

The Borden Murders

Sarah Miller

In "The Borden Murders," Sarah Miller provides a gripping, detailed account of the infamous 1892 axe murders of Andrew and Abby Borden, exploring the mystery and scandal surrounding Lizzie Borden's controversial trial and its impact on American legal history.

 The Borden murders have been of societal interest for as long as I can remember. This book would be an advantageous part of the collections, especially because of out location. Students can continue their learning about Lizzie Borden with the hands on experience of visiting the Lizzie Borden house. I looked up the house, and YOU CAN STAY OVERNIGHT THERE! I will never be doing that. 

American Born Chinese

Gene Luen Yang

Yang intertwines the stories of a Chinese-American teenager, a character from Chinese folklore, and a culturally stereotyped figure to explore themes of identity, assimilation, and self-acceptance.

After readiing "Dragon Hoops" I knew I wanted to read Yang's full collection. I find his writing style so smart. He provides information is an intriguing way that doesn't make the reader feel like they are in a lecture. I know I will also zip through this in a sitting or two.