This Week BIPOC Releases 4/11

Plátanos Are Love By Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, Mariyah Rahman (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665902731
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Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - April 11th, 2023

A delicious picture book about the ways plantains shape Latinx culture, community, and family, told through a young girl’s experiences in the kitchen with her abuela.

Abuela says, “plátanos are love.”
I thought they were food.
But Abuela says they feed us in more ways than one.


With every pop of the tostones, mash of the man


Viva Lola Espinoza By Ella Cerón Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780593405628
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Published: Kokila - April 11th, 2023

A debut young adult novel that’s Pride & Prejudice with a dash of magic, about a booksmart teen who spends the summer in Mexico City, meets two very cute boys, attempts to learn Spanish, and uncovers a family secret that changes her life forever.


A Dupatta Is . . . By Marzieh Abbas, Anu Chouhan (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Marzieh Abbas, Anu Chouhan (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250820945
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Published: Feiwel & Friends - April 11th, 2023

A Dupatta Is..., written by Marzieh Abbas and vividly brought to life by the artwork of Anu Chouhan, is a loving and lyrical ode to the dupatta.

A dupatta is so much more than a beautiful piece of fabric.

A dupatta is sound—swooshing and swashing like a superhero cape.

A dupatta is scent—cinnamon and cardamom, crushed coriander and peppermint oil.


Wealth Warrior: 8 Steps for Communities of Color to Conquer the Stock Market By Linda Garcia Cover Image
$29.00
ISBN: 9780306828485
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Published: Legacy Lit - April 11th, 2023

This much-needed conversational guide to the stock market by a financial expert empowers you to heal money wounds, establish financial literacy, and make your money work for you.
 
 Financial educator Linda García breaks down one of the most elusive yet effective financial systems in existence. A single mother at a young age, Linda struggled to survive.


Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series By Traci Sorell, Arigon Starr (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Traci Sorell, Arigon Starr (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593406472
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Published: Kokila - April 11th, 2023

The true story of John Meyers and Charles Bender, who in 1911 became the first two Native pro baseball players to face off in a World Series. This picture book teaches important lessons about resilience, doing what you love in the face of injustice, and the fight for Native American representation in sports.


Advika and the Hollywood Wives By Kirthana Ramisetti Cover Image
$29.00
ISBN: 9781538709276
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Published: Grand Central Publishing - April 11th, 2023

page-turning tale of marriage, scandal, and fame, perfect for readers of Taylor Jenkins Reid: “The glitz and underlying darkness of Hollywood make for a setting as complex and compelling as Ramisetti's characters . . .


Yours Truly (Part of Your World) By Abby Jimenez Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781538704394
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Published: Forever - April 11th, 2023

A novel of terrible first impressions, hilarious second chances, and the joy in finding your perfect match from "a true talent" (Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author).

Dr. Briana Ortiz’s life is seriously flatlining.


Sari-Sari Summers By Lynnor Bontigao, Lynnor Bontigao (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lynnor Bontigao, Lynnor Bontigao (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781536226140
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Published: Candlewick - April 11th, 2023

In this love letter to the Philippines (and to grandmothers), a young girl comes up with a brilliantly delicious way to attract customers after a heat wave leaves her lola’s store empty.


A Spoonful of Time: A Novel By Flora Ahn Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781683693185
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Published: Quirk Books - April 11th, 2023

“Full of twists, this middle grade story is a heartwarming mix of food and family.”—Kirkus Reviews

When You Reach Me meets Love Sugar Magic in this unforgettable middle grade novel where time travel, family recipes, and family secrets collide.


The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 11 (The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess  #11) By Akira Himekawa Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9781974736508
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Published: VIZ Media LLC - April 11th, 2023

Link must defeat evil at every turn in his perilous quest to help Princess Zelda!

Once upon a time, wizards tried to conquer the Sacred Realm of Hyrule. The Spirits of Light sealed the wizards’ power within the Shadow Crystal and banished them to the Twilight Realm beyond the Mirror of Twilight.


I Went To See My Father: A Novel By Kyung-Sook Shin, Anton Hur (Translated by) Cover Image
By Kyung-Sook Shin, Anton Hur (Translated by)
$27.00
ISBN: 9781662601378
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Published: Astra House - April 11th, 2023

An instant bestseller in Korea and the follow up to the international bestseller, Please Look After Mom; centering on a woman’s efforts to reconnect with her aging father, uncovering long-held family secrets.


SHANG-CHI AND THE TEN RINGS By Gene Luen Yang (Comic script by), Marcus To (Illustrator), Dike Ruan (Cover design or artwork by) Cover Image
By Gene Luen Yang (Comic script by), Marcus To (Illustrator), Dike Ruan (Cover design or artwork by)
$24.99
ISBN: 9781302948351
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Published: Marvel Universe - April 11th, 2023

The true origin of the Ten Rings! Shang-Chi has gained possession of some of the most powerful weapons in the universe, but so much concentrated energy has not gone unnoticed. Every bounty hunter, assassin and evil syndicate in the Marvel Universe is coming to take the Rings from him!


Our Roof Is Blue By Sara E. Echenique, Ashley Vargas (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Sara E. Echenique, Ashley Vargas (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781623542337
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Published: Charlesbridge - April 11th, 2023

This heartfelt story of resilience follows two siblings as they work to recover and rebuild after Hurricane Maria destroys their home in Puerto Rico.


Awaken Your Genius: Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity, and Become Extraordinary By Ozan Varol Cover Image
$29.00
ISBN: 9781541700369
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Published: PublicAffairs - April 11th, 2023

WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER

Unlock your originality and unleash your unique talents with this simple guide from the acclaimed author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist.

 
We say some people march to the beat of a different drummer. But implicit in this cliché is that the rest of us march to the same beat.


My Father's Brain: Life in the Shadow of Alzheimer's By Sandeep Jauhar Cover Image
$28.00
ISBN: 9780374605841
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Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux - April 11th, 2023

“Blending the humor, compassion, and absorbing family drama of first-rate memoir with expert science writing, [Sandeep Jauhar] has composed a can’t-miss introduction to what has been called the Age of Alzheimer’s.” —Sanjay Gupta, author of Keep Sharp and World War C


When Impossible Happens By Jane De Suza Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780593530122
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Published: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers - April 11th, 2023

A poignant story of life in India during the pandemic that mixes loss, hope, and even a mystery solved by imaginative, lively, almost-nine-year-old Swara.


Nuestro techo es azul By Sara E. Echenique, Ashley Vargas (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Sara E. Echenique, Ashley Vargas (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781623544225
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Published: Charlesbridge - April 11th, 2023

This heartfelt story of resilience follows two siblings as they work to recover and rebuild after Hurricane Maria destroys their home in Puerto Rico.

Esta emotiva historia de resiliencia sigue a dos hermanos en su proceso de recuperación luego de que el huracán Maria destruyera su casa en Puerto Rico.


Victims of the Cultural Revolution: Testimonies of China's Tragedy By Prof. Youqin Wang Cover Image
$65.00
ISBN: 9780861542239
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Published: Oneworld Academic - April 11th, 2023

The very purpose of history is to gather up what is about to be lost for ever.

Between 500,000 to 2 million people died in the Cultural Revolution. Yet a silence remains as to why.

Over eleven years in Mao’s China, an all-out assault on ‘class enemies’ took place. Teenagers smashed their teachers’ skulls.


Such Big Dreams: A Novel By Reema Patel Cover Image
$18.00
ISBN: 9780593499528
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Published: Ballantine Books - April 11th, 2023

A savvy former street child working at a law office in Mumbai fights for redemption and a chance to live life on her own terms in this “smart, haunting, and compulsively readable” (Amy Jones, author of We’re All in This Together) debut novel about fortune and survival.