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A Sense of Shifting: Queer Artists Reshaping Dance

This book about innovative creators who bring their true selves to their art form and contribute to its evolution will appeal to dance audiences, professionals, and students. An excellent choice for libraries looking to add to their dance collections.
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The Mae West Films

Budding film historians or devotees of classic cinema will appreciate this niche title about Mae West.
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Pilobolus: A Story of Dance and Life

Highly recommended for libraries that collect for sophisticated dance audiences and for scholars looking for in-depth, historical documentation on a revolutionary dance company. Pranzatelli’s vivid descriptions of the group’s canonical pieces will have readers running to find videos to see the magic for themselves.
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All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women’s Bodies and Why It Matters Today

A recommended, accessible study of the historical shortcomings in female healthcare. It’s also an effective catalyst to advocate for better treatment.
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Fashion Killa: How Hip-Hop Revolutionized High Fashion

This deep-dive into the relationship between hip-hop and fashion is recommended for libraries with serious devotees or researchers.
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The Boy from Kyiv: Alexei Ratmansky’s Life in Ballet

The descriptions of Ratmansky’s style and working process are accessible to readers who have no extensive technical ballet vocabulary, but the book is still detailed enough to satisfy serious researchers. This thorough account of Ratmansky’s career is best suited for libraries that support in-depth dance scholarship.
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Lady Ref: Making Calls in a Man’s World

This recommended story is one that needs to be told. It will inspire many people, especially girls and women, to overcome obstacles to their success.

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Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion

A recommended purchase with crossover appeal for fans of basketball and contemporary fashion.
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Changing Destiny

Fans of Egyptian history, short stories, and plays and those with deep philosophical questions will enjoy this text. Often triggering thoughtful retrospection and occasionally offering surprising splashes of humor, Okri’s play is recommended for readers who have questioned their place in the world.
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