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Why is this a pick?: The touching true story of a highly intelligent girl with dyscalculia, a math-related learning disability. Like so many “twice exceptional” kids, Samantha fell through the cracks of the educational system and spent painful years trying to hide her struggles. Read the story of how this remarkable girl finally accepted herself and found ways to reach out to others like her. |
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Why is this a pick?: If you enjoyed Spellbound, you’ll love First Position. Follow six talented young dancers as they prepare for the Youth America Grand Prix, a prestigious competition that may determine the course of their careers. |
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Why is this a pick?: A chilling choice for mature audiences only. The Staircase takes you inside the true-life case of Michael Peterson, accused in 2001 of a gruesome crime. This gripping documentary miniseries will keep you on the edge of your seat for its entire eight-hour duration. |
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Why is this a pick?: The author of two other books on the subject of survival turns his attention to trauma’s aftermath. Read real-life accounts of how survivors of traumatic events managed to carry on with their lives. |
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Why is this a pick?: A 90,000 square foot home with 10 kitchens, 23 bathrooms, an indoor skating rink, and a 20-car garage. Does this sound like fiction? Well, prepare to meet real-life timeshare magnate David Siegel and his wife Jackie, and watch as they struggle to cope with the 2008 housing market crisis which threatens David’s career and the home of Jackie’s dreams. |
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Why is this a pick?: This adorably illustrated picture book is an adaptation of a familiar children’s song. Great for bedtimes and group storytimes. |
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Why is this a pick?: Can a 120-page picture book capture and keep a preschooler's attention? You bet it can! This circular story is full of surprising twists and turns that will send your child's imagination on a journey to the mountains, into outer space, under the ocean, around a zoo, and more! |
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Why is this a pick?: Social researcher Brene Brown shares her insights into the emotionally loaded topics of vulnerability and shame in a book that has the power to change the way you see yourself and others. |
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Why is this a pick?: Proving that it’s never too late to pursue one’s dreams, two retired grandmothers set off on a bicycle journey across the continental United States. |
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Why is this a pick?: Louie is lonely in his new home, so he makes a shoebox diorama and takes an imaginary trip back to his old neighborhood. |
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Why is this a pick?: This charming Australian mockumentary follows "knight in shining overalls" Kenny Smyth through his daily struggles as a porta-potty deliveryman and single father. Includes equal parts toilet humor and heart, with some nuggets of wisdom dropped along the way. |
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Why is this a pick?: Why do social butterflies soar while wallflowers tend to get stepped on? This book offers validation for the thirty percent of us who live as introverts in an extroverted world. Susan Cain shows how our society has been transformed from a “culture of character” into “a culture of personality,” and argues that many important contributions can be lost when traits such as introspection are overlooked and undervalued. |
