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Unbroken Chains: The Hidden Role of Human Trafficking in the American Economy
There’s contact information for the Freedom Network USA and lists of specific actions for readers to take if or when they suspect instances of human trafficking. Libraries need this.
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Celebrity Nation: How America Evolved into a Culture of Fans and Followers
Although the ending is a little too simplistic, this book could spark debate in university classrooms or at dinner tables, where the abundance of celebrities and celebrity podcasts suits U.S. tastes as much as apple pie.
“You Just Need To Lose Weight”: And 19 Other Myths About Fat People
This book may not always be easy to digest, but it is powerful, necessary reading.
When the Light Goes On: The Life-Changing Wonder of Learning in an Age of Metrics, Screens, and Diminished Human Connection
Highly recommended for all education collections.
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Craft and Conscience: How To Write About Social Issues
This guide for the socially conscious writer will be helpful for those writing about marginalized communities. It’s also a solid collection of American perspectives on social-sciences writing.
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Disability Pride: Dispatches from a Post-ADA World
A sincere, thoughtful look at the advances made by the disabled community that deserve celebration and the improvements still to be made in all areas.
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Blunt Instruments: Recognizing Racist Cultural Infrastructure in Memorials, Museums, and Patriotic Practices
Hass offers a powerful exposé of the persistence of race in the ongoing public dialogue about citizenship and belonging.
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Making Americans: Stories of Historic Struggles, New Ideas, and Inspiration in Immigrant Education
A thoughtful, engaging book for any reader interested in immigrant education.
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On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World
Ruttenberg’s book sets out guidelines for full-hearted repentance--the kind of atonement that people should do, but often don’t.
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