• Dreamers

    By Eileen Truax

    Read by Kyla Garcia

    An Immigrant Generation's Fight for Their American Dream

    A call to action for the immigrant children who are now fighting to live in the USA legally

    Available Tue Jul 31 00:00:00 UTC 2018
    English, Unabridged

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  • Detained and Deported

    By Margaret Regan

    Read by Frankie Corzo

    Stories of Immigrant Families Under Fire

    An intimate look at the people ensnared by the largest detention and deportation system in the world

    Available Tue Jul 31 00:00:00 UTC 2018
    English, Unabridged

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  • The Death of Josseline

    By Margaret Regan

    Read by Frankie Corzo

    Immigration Stories from the Arizona Borderlands

    From one of the front lines of human migration come the voices of migrants, Border Patrol, and more.

    Available Tue Jul 31 00:00:00 UTC 2018
    English, Unabridged

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  • White Fragility

    By Robin DiAngelo

    Read by Amy Landon

    Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism

    An innovative analysis of the counterproductive reactions white people have when discussing racism

    Available Tue Jul 24 00:00:00 UTC 2018
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  • Reimagining Equality

    By Anita Hill

    Read by Bahni Turpin

    Stories of Gender, Race, and Finding Home

    Reflections on the nature of democracy and equality from national figure Anita Hill

    "This ambitious book provides just as dignified and well intentioned a performance as the one she gave at those hearings." - The New York Times Book Review

    Available Tue Jul 24 00:00:00 UTC 2018
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  • The Beauty Suit

    By Lauren Shields

    Read by Tara Sands

    How My Year of Religious Modesty Made Me a Better Feminist

    A young feminist questions why "hotness" has become necessary for female empowerment

    Released Tue May 15 00:00:00 UTC 2018
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  • The Trials Of Nina McCall

    By Scott W. Stern

    Read by Erin Bennett

    Sex, Surveillance, and the Decades-Long Government Plan to Imprison "Promiscuous" Women

    The story of the American Plan, the longest-lasting mass quarantine in American history.

    Released Tue May 08 00:00:00 UTC 2018
    English, Unabridged

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  • "They Take Our Jobs!"

    By Aviva Chomsky

    Read by Frankie Corzo

    And 20 Other Myths About Immigration, Expanded Edition

    A debunking of twenty-one widespread myths and beliefs about immigrants and immigration

    Released Tue Apr 24 00:00:00 UTC 2018
    English, Unabridged

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  • What the Future Looks Like

    By Jim Al-Khalili, OBE

    Read by Pete Cross

    Scientists Predict the Next Great Discoveries and Reveal How Today's Breakthroughs Are Already Shaping Our World

    Science fact, not science fiction, on the cutting-edge developments that are changing the future

    Released Tue Apr 17 00:00:00 UTC 2018
    English, Unabridged

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  • An African American And Latinx History

    By Paul Ortiz

    Read by J.D. Jackson

    An African American and Latinx History of the United States

    An intersectional history of the shared struggle for African American and Latinx civil rights

    "Starred Review. A concise, alternate history of the United States…" - Kirkus Reviews

    Released Tue Jan 30 00:00:00 UTC 2018
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  • In Sickness and in Health

    By Ben Mattlin

    Read by René Ruiz

    Love, Disability, and a Quest to Understand the Perils and Pleasures of Interabled Romance

    A frank, humorous exploration of interabled dating, love, and marriage

    "Moving and informative stories of 'uncommonly intimate and enduring' interabled partnerships." - Kirkus Reviews

    Released Tue Jan 30 00:00:00 UTC 2018
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  • A More Beautiful And Terrible History

    By Jeanne Theoharis

    Read by Kim Staunton

    The Uses and Misuses of Civil Rights History

    Explodes the fables that have been created about the civil rights movement

    [Starred Review] “An important illustration of the ways that history is used, or misused, in modern social and political life. Required reading for anyone hoping to understand more about race relations and racism in the United States and highly recommended for all readers interested in 20th-century American history.” - Library Journal

    Released Tue Jan 30 00:00:00 UTC 2018
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  • Undocumented

    By Aviva Chomsky

    Read by Frankie Corzo

    How Immigration Became Illegal

    Explores what it means to be undocumented in a legal, social, economic, and historical context

    Released Tue Jan 23 00:00:00 UTC 2018
    English, Unabridged

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  • Invisible No More

    By Andrea J. Ritchie

    Read by Bahni Turpin

    Police Violence Against Black Women and Women of Color

    A timely examination of the ways women of color are uniquely affected by police brutality.

    Released Tue Jan 23 00:00:00 UTC 2018
    English, Unabridged

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  • The Truth Matters

    By Bruce Bartlett

    Read by Pete Cross

    A Citizen's Guide to Separating Facts from Lies and Stopping Fake News in Its Tracks

    A Citizen's Guide to Separating Facts from Lies and Stopping Fake News in Its Tracks

    Released Tue Dec 19 00:00:00 UTC 2017
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  • The Bayou Strangler

    By Fred Rosen

    Read by Keith Foster

    Louisiana's Most Gruesome Serial Killer

    The terrifyingly true story of a serial killer's brutal ten-year killing spree

    Released Tue Nov 28 00:00:00 UTC 2017
    English, Unabridged

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  • The Newcomers

    By Helen Thorpe

    Read by Kate Handford

    Finding Refuge, Friendship, and Hope in an American Classroom

    Twenty-two teenaged refugees adapt to life in America with the help of their English teacher.

    "Thorpe writes with great compassion...Her story will entertain and enlighten readers, creating a wider, more sympathetic view of the world and its inhabitants-certainly something we need right now." - Kirkus Reviews

    Released Tue Nov 14 00:00:00 UTC 2017
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  • Water Tossing Boulders

    By Adrienne Berard

    Read by Moe Egan

    How a Family of Chinese Immigrants Led the First Fight to Desegregate Schools in the Jim Crowe South

    A vital, forgotten chapter of America's past that uncovers a powerful journey of an oppressed people

    "In an engaging bit of social history, Berard rescues a forgotten part of Southern history and brings it to light, offering readers a rare glimpse into Chinese immigrant life and the way segregation affected so many for decades. Flush with telling details and backed by meticulous research, a piece of near-forgotten Chinese-American history is retold." - Kirkus Reviews

    Released Wed Nov 08 00:00:00 UTC 2017
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  • Men on Strike

    By Helen Smith, PhD

    Read by Susan Boyce

    Why Men Are Boycotting Marriage, Fatherhood, and the American Dream - and Why It Matters

    The second edition of one of the most important books of this decade concerning men's issues.

    Released Mon Nov 06 00:00:00 UTC 2017
    English, Unabridged

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  • How to Be a Muslim

    By Haroon Moghul

    Read by Kamran R. Khan

    An American Story

    A young Muslim leader’s memoir of his struggles to forge an American Muslim identity

    "In sometimes heartbreaking and staggering prose laced with subtle and sardonic humor, Moghul (The Order of Light) shares what it looks like to hammer out an American Muslim identity...Highly recommended for its candor and relatability, this book will invite readers to fathom what it means to grasp Islam-and religion and spirituality in general." - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

    Released Tue Oct 24 00:00:00 UTC 2017
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  • Life as Jamie Knows It

    By Michael Bérubé

    Read by Brian Roberts

    An Exceptional Child Grows Up

    The story of Jamie Bérubé's journey to adulthood and a meditation on disability in American life.

    "While the author clearly paints the life of an adult with Down syndrome as one hinging on the compassion and understanding of others, he also paints Jamie's experience and immersion into the world as a story of triumph, bravery, independence, and great self-awareness. An inspiring family scrapbook offering hopeful reinforcement for parents in similar situations." - Kirkus Reviews

    Released Tue Oct 24 00:00:00 UTC 2017
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  • Lady Killers

    By Tori Telfer

    Read by Sarah Mollo-Christensen

    Deadly Women Throughout History

    A thrilling and entertaining compendium featuring female serial killers and their crimes.

    Selected for NPR's Best Books of 2017 - Awards

    Released Tue Oct 10 00:00:00 UTC 2017
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  • American Fire

    By Monica Hesse

    Read by Tanya Eby

    Love, Arson, and Life in a Vanishing Land

    Combining the reportage with the eye-opening insights, American Fire is the tragedy of our time.

    Amazon Best Book of July 2017; Recommended Summer Reading - TIME, Entertainment Weekly, Real Simple, Elle; Selected for NPR's Best Books of 2017; Nominated for the 2018 Edgar Award. - Awards

    Released Tue Jul 11 00:00:00 UTC 2017
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  • Breaking Through Gridlock

    By Jason J. Jay and Gabriel Grant

    Read by Tom Dheere

    The Power of Conversation in a Polarized World

    Learn how self-reflection can help us renew our commitment to have tough conversations with others.

    "Our country's future depends on our ability to reach beyond our echo chambers. Jay and Grant guide us through starting the conversations so crucial to our democracy." - Van Jones, CNN cohost, author, and activist

    Released Mon May 29 00:00:00 UTC 2017
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  • Capitalists Arise!

    By Peter Georgescu and David Dorsey

    Read by Wes Bleed

    End Economic Inequality, Grow the Middle Class, Heal the Nation

    What can be done to make the American Dream possible again?

    "Peter Georgescu has written a clear-eyed assessment about the drivers of key national challenges like income inequality and shrinking economic opportunity. He offers a number of thoughtful prescriptions for change, all aimed at the worthiest of goals - restoring the viability of the American Dream. I applaud and commend his efforts." - Roger W. Ferguson, former Vice Chairman, US Federal Reserve System

    Released Tue May 16 00:00:00 UTC 2017
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  • The Revolution Where You Live

    By Sarah van Gelder

    Read by Natalie Hoyt

    Stories from a 12,000-Mile Journey Through a New America

    YES! Magazine cofounder van Gelder uncovers the local heroes in our country’s diverse communities.

    "Narrator Natalie Hoyt injects energy and enthusiasm into this hope-filled look at local solutions...An inspiring and thought-provoking series of stories of hope." - Library Journal

    Released Mon Jan 09 00:00:00 UTC 2017
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  • It's Ok Not to Share

    By Heather Shumaker

    Read by Laurel Lefkow

    and Other Renegade Rules for Raising Competent and Compassionate Kids

    An inspiring and enlightening rule book for raising competent and compassionate kids.

    "Rarely do parenting books trigger in me an exhale. But the title alone for Heather Shumaker’s new book came like that rare August breeze." - The Washington Post "On Parenting"

    Released Tue Nov 29 00:00:00 UTC 2016
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  • Left Brain Speaks and the Right Brain Laughs

    By Ransom Stephens

    Read by James Patrick Cronin

    Physicist Ransom Stephens explains the interesting and amusing tale of how the human brain works.

    "Cronin's narration of this research is lively and informal...Cronin's easy flow and lightness in tone make the information easy to follow and digest." - AudioFile

    Released Tue Nov 08 00:00:00 UTC 2016
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  • Aim High in Creation!

    By Anna Broinowski

    Read by Emma Fenney

    A One-of-a-Kind Journey Inside North Korea's Propaganda Machine

    An authentic glimpse of a North Korea we’ve never seen before, by a prize-winning filmmaker!

    "An ingenious method of penetrating the most isolated country in the world allows an Australian filmmaker access to what proves to be a surprisingly sympathetic North Korean soul...Startling...Experiencing North Korean 'method acting' in the most visceral way." - Kirkus Reviews

    Released Tue Nov 01 00:00:00 UTC 2016
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  • Overcoming Bias

    By Tiffany Jana and Matthew Freeman

    Read by Tiffany Jana

    Building Authentic Relationships Across Differences

    Even though bias is part of the human condition, we are not powerless against it.

    “Tiffany Jana and Matthew Freeman take a tough issue that almost immediately raises everyone's defenses and break it down in simple and practical ways. Just as we want to improve our appearance, attitude, or prospects for success, we can improve our ability to engage with others without the blinders of bias blocking our path.” - Senator Tim Kaine

    Released Tue Nov 01 00:00:00 UTC 2016
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  • The Republic

    By Plato

    Read by Don Hagen

    Translated with Notes, An Interpretive Essay, and a New Introduction by Raymond Larson

    Long regarded as the most accurate rendering of Plato's Republic that has yet been published.

    Released Tue Oct 25 00:00:00 UTC 2016
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  • The Art of Community

    By Charles H. Vogl

    Read by Tom Dheere

    Seven Principles for Belonging

    Seven ancient principles to create robust, thriving, positive communities.

    "The Art of Community is a powerful, practical, and modern articulation of, and advancement on, timeless wisdom. Emerging or veteran leaders who integrate these principles will build communities that are more resilient, passionate, and harmonious in the face of adversity and uncertainty. Flip to any page to find insight and inspiration." - Alan Price, Founding Director, Global Leadership Initiative

    Released Mon Sep 12 00:00:00 UTC 2016
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  • The Transgender Child

    By Stephanie A. Brill and Rachel Pepper

    Read by Coleen Marlo

    A Handbook for Families and Professionals

    This comprehensive guidebook explores the unique challenges thousands of families face every day.

    "A great, practical guide that every parent should read. Parents, teachers, grandparents, and anyone who interacts with kids on a regular basis will find The Transgender Child to be a smart, accessible roadmap for what can often be an uncharted journey. Stephanie Brill and Rachel Pepper help parents cut to the chase so they can do what every parent does best: love and embrace their child, no matter who they are." - Jody M. Huckaby, Executive Director of PFLAG

    Released Tue Aug 30 00:00:00 UTC 2016
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  • Votes of Confidence

    By Jeff Fleischer

    Read by Nick Mondelli

    A Young Person's Guide to American Elections

    A concise guide for young adults about the sometimes confusing process of voting in America.

    "In a particularly winning voice, abetted by numerous intriguing anecdotes and trivia...Fleischer's primer tenders a wealth of insight in a generous and welcoming manner." - Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

    Released Tue Aug 16 00:00:00 UTC 2016
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  • Isn't That Rich?

    By Richard Kirshenbaum

    Read by Johnny Heller

    Life Among the 1 Percent

    Richard Kirshenbaum reveals the outrageous extravagances of the one percent.

    "The humor in this book is as understated as it is successful and derives largely from the way Kirshenbaum reports what he sees and hears in the world of the superrich and refrains from judging...A witty, eye-opening collection." - Kirkus Reviews

    Released Tue Jul 26 00:00:00 UTC 2016
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  • India

    By Patrick French

    Read by Walter Dixon

    A Portrait

    Patrick French chronicles epic change, telling human stories to explain a larger national narrative.

    “Fizzing with wit, insight and infectious curiosity...A riveting read...One suspects that French could not pen a boring passage if he tried...A thoroughly enjoyable romp through six momentous decades.” - Sadanand Dhume, The Wall Street Journal Asia

    Released Tue Jul 19 00:00:00 UTC 2016
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  • Capital

    By Rana Dasgupta

    Read by Dana Hickox

    The Eruption of Delhi

    Capital offers a glimpse of what capitalism will become in the coming, post-Western world.

    A sincere, troubling look at India's wrenching social and cultural changes. - Kirkus Reviews

    Released Tue May 24 00:00:00 UTC 2016
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  • China's Second Continent

    By Howard French

    Read by Don Hagen

    How a Million Migrants Are Building a New Empire in Africa

    An account of China's presence in Africa, an empire shaping the future of millions of people.

    “China’s trade with Africa has grown dramatically…But China’s investments…are less significant for this rapidly evolving relationship, according to this 15-country survey by veteran African correspondent French, than the significant flow of new Chinese immigrants—often pushed out by the pressure and oppression back home as much as lured by opportunity. In vivid first-person reportage, French explores this momentous phenomenon, while challenging assumptions about China and Chinese immigrants…The book will appeal to students of China and Africa, and anyone interested in the shifting contours of the global economy and its geopolitical consequences.” - Publishers Weekly

    Released Tue Apr 26 00:00:00 UTC 2016
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  • Walk Out Walk On

    By Margaret J. Wheatley and Deborah Frieze

    Read by Margaret J. Wheatley and Deborah Frieze

    A Learning Journey into Communities Daring to Live the Future Now

    A collection of stories about people walking on to discover bold new ways to meet their needs.

    "If there is any hope for us, it lies in rediscovering and recreating community. Do not doubt this is possible. Read Walk Out Walk On and see for yourself--and see your self." - Peter Senge, author of The Fifth Discipline and coauthor of Presence and The Necessary Revolution

    Released Tue Feb 09 00:00:00 UTC 2016
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  • The Sisters Are Alright

    By Tamara Winfrey Harris

    Read by Tamberla Perry

    Changing the Broken Narrative of Black Women in America

    What is wrong with black women? Here's a new answer... how about NOTHING?

    This book is a gift. With just the right mix of sister wit, statistical information, and a few well-timed rhetorical side-eyes, The Sisters Are Alright rushes in to save black women from the stereotypes that threaten to dull our shine. - Brittney Cooper, PhD, Asst. Prof. Rutgers University

    Released Tue Dec 08 00:00:00 UTC 2015
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  • Intelligent Disobedience

    By Ira Chaleff

    Read by Dave Clark

    Doing Right When What You're Told to Do Is Wrong

    What if your employees used their initiative to actively prevent mistakes and lapses from happening?

    Reading this remarkable book has given me new hope for humanity. - Philip G. Zimbardo, Creator of the Stanford Prison Experiment

    Released Mon Nov 09 00:00:00 UTC 2015
    English, Unabridged

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