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Lawrence Teen Picks: Political Non-Fiction

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Threading My Prayer Rug

Threading My Prayer Rug

One Woman's Journey From Pakistani Muslim to American Muslim

by Rehman, Sabeeha

Book - 2016

The personal story of a Muslim woman's struggle to reach America, and her reception when she arrives. Heartfelt and moving, a great read to understand the Muslim immigrant experience. The personal story of a Muslim woman's struggle to reach America, and her reception when she arrives. Heartfelt and moving, a great read to understand the Muslim immigrant experience. Show less

The personal story of a Muslim woman's struggle to reach America, and her reception when she arrives. Heartfelt and moving, a great read to understand the Muslim immigrant experience. The personal story of a Muslim woman's struggle to reach America, and her reception when she arrives. Heartfelt and moving, a great read to understand the Muslim immigrant experience. Show less

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What Is An American Muslim?

What Is An American Muslim?

Embracing Faith and Citizenship

by Naʻīm, ʻAbd Allāh Aḥmad

Book - 2014

What being a Muslim-American means to the American Muslim community, how the community can work together with law enforcement and other religious communit...Show more What being a Muslim-American means to the American Muslim community, how the community can work together with law enforcement and other religious communities in the U.S., and how to deal with Islamophobia and undeserved suspicion due to increased fears about terrorism. Show less

What being a Muslim-American means to the American Muslim community, how the community can work together with law enforcement and other religious communit...Show more What being a Muslim-American means to the American Muslim community, how the community can work together with law enforcement and other religious communities in the U.S., and how to deal with Islamophobia and undeserved suspicion due to increased fears about terrorism. Show less

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This Muslim American Life

This Muslim American Life

Dispatches From the War on Terror

by Bayoumi, Moustafa

Book - 2015

A Muslim-American account of what life is like being Muslim in a post-911 America. Deals with incarceration and detainment of Muslim Americans, suspicions of terrorism, and xenophobia/Islamophobia. A Muslim-American account of what life is like being Muslim in a post-911 America. Deals with incarceration and detainment of Muslim Americans, suspicions of terrorism, and xenophobia/Islamophobia. Show less

A Muslim-American account of what life is like being Muslim in a post-911 America. Deals with incarceration and detainment of Muslim Americans, suspicions of terrorism, and xenophobia/Islamophobia. A Muslim-American account of what life is like being Muslim in a post-911 America. Deals with incarceration and detainment of Muslim Americans, suspicions of terrorism, and xenophobia/Islamophobia. Show less

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The Beast

The Beast

Riding the Rails and Dodging Narcos on the Migrant Trail

by Martínez, Óscar

Book - 2013

Multiple accounts detailing border crossings, narcotics trafficking, and other issues surrounding the U.S.- Mexican border. Multiple accounts detailing border crossings, narcotics trafficking, and other issues surrounding the U.S.- Mexican border. Show less

Multiple accounts detailing border crossings, narcotics trafficking, and other issues surrounding the U.S.- Mexican border. Multiple accounts detailing border crossings, narcotics trafficking, and other issues surrounding the U.S.- Mexican border. Show less

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Illegal

Illegal

Reflections of An Undocumented Immigrant

by Navejas, José Ángel

Book - 2014

One man's memoir of his struggles to make it to America, and his life afterward. One man's memoir of his struggles to make it to America, and his life afterward. Show less

One man's memoir of his struggles to make it to America, and his life afterward. One man's memoir of his struggles to make it to America, and his life afterward. Show less

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Dreamers

Dreamers

An Immigrant Generation's Fight for Their American Dream

by Truax, Eileen

Unknown - 2015

Collection of stories from real illegal immigrants living in America, looking for a better life and pursuing the American Dream Collection of stories from real illegal immigrants living in America, looking for a better life and pursuing the American Dream Show less

Collection of stories from real illegal immigrants living in America, looking for a better life and pursuing the American Dream Collection of stories from real illegal immigrants living in America, looking for a better life and pursuing the American Dream Show less

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FDR and the American Crisis

FDR and the American Crisis

by Marrin, Albert

Book - 2015

A biography of FDR's presidency, including the crises he dealt with, which parallel those that face America today. A biography of FDR's presidency, including the crises he dealt with, which parallel those that face America today. Show less

A biography of FDR's presidency, including the crises he dealt with, which parallel those that face America today. A biography of FDR's presidency, including the crises he dealt with, which parallel those that face America today. Show less

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Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

A Twentieth-century Life

by Sutherland, James

Unknown - 2008

An overview of Ronald Reagan's life and presidency, perhaps the most influential presidency in recent history for the goals and strategies of the current Republican party. An overview of Ronald Reagan's life and presidency, perhaps the most influential presidency in recent history for the goals and strategies of the current Republican party. Show less

An overview of Ronald Reagan's life and presidency, perhaps the most influential presidency in recent history for the goals and strategies of the current Republican party. An overview of Ronald Reagan's life and presidency, perhaps the most influential presidency in recent history for the goals and strategies of the current Republican party. Show less

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I Am A Soldier, Too

I Am A Soldier, Too

The Jessica Lynch Story

by Bragg, Rick

Unknown - 2004

The story of Jessica Lynch, an American soldier who was captured and held as a POW in Iraq. Firsthand account of the war in Iraq and American intervention in the Middle East. The story of Jessica Lynch, an American soldier who was captured and held as a POW in Iraq. Firsthand account of the war in Iraq and American intervention in the Middle East. Show less

The story of Jessica Lynch, an American soldier who was captured and held as a POW in Iraq. Firsthand account of the war in Iraq and American intervention in the Middle East. The story of Jessica Lynch, an American soldier who was captured and held as a POW in Iraq. Firsthand account of the war in Iraq and American intervention in the Middle East. Show less

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Political Profiles

Political Profiles

Barack Obama

by Sapet, Kerrily

Unknown - 2008

A short primer on Obama's political history and presidency, which greatly influences the current election. A short primer on Obama's political history and presidency, which greatly influences the current election. Show less

A short primer on Obama's political history and presidency, which greatly influences the current election. A short primer on Obama's political history and presidency, which greatly influences the current election. Show less

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Out of Place

Out of Place

A Memoir

by Said, Edward W.

Unknown - 2000

The story of an Arab-American who came from Egypt and became a distinguished professor at Columbia University. A portrayal of the experience of immigrating to the U.S. from the Middle East. The story of an Arab-American who came from Egypt and became a distinguished professor at Columbia University. A portrayal of the experience of immigrating to the U.S. from the Middle East. Show less

The story of an Arab-American who came from Egypt and became a distinguished professor at Columbia University. A portrayal of the experience of immigrating to the U.S. from the Middle East. The story of an Arab-American who came from Egypt and became a distinguished professor at Columbia University. A portrayal of the experience of immigrating to the U.S. from the Middle East. Show less

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A Hope in the Unseen

A Hope in the Unseen

An American Odyssey From the Inner City to the Ivy League

by Suskind, Ron

Unknown - 1999

The story of a boy from the inner city who worked hard and was able to make it into Brown University, full ride. Learn what it's like growing up black and poor in one of the worst schools in one of the toughest cities, Washington D.C. The story of a boy from the inner city who worked hard and was able to make it into Brown University, full ride. Learn what it's like growing up black and poor in one of the worst schools in one of the toughest cities, Washington D.C. Show less

The story of a boy from the inner city who worked hard and was able to make it into Brown University, full ride. Learn what it's like growing up black and poor in one of the worst schools in one of the toughest cities, Washington D.C. The story of a boy from the inner city who worked hard and was able to make it into Brown University, full ride. Learn what it's like growing up black and poor in one of the worst schools in one of the toughest cities, Washington D.C. Show less

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Barack Obama, the New Face of American Politics

Barack Obama, the New Face of American Politics

by Dupuis, Martin

Unknown - 2008

A biography of Barack Obama's 2004 election to the US Senate. Great insight into how modern political campaigns run and the current political process. A biography of Barack Obama's 2004 election to the US Senate. Great insight into how modern political campaigns run and the current political process. Show less

A biography of Barack Obama's 2004 election to the US Senate. Great insight into how modern political campaigns run and the current political process. A biography of Barack Obama's 2004 election to the US Senate. Great insight into how modern political campaigns run and the current political process. Show less

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Declare Yourself

Declare Yourself

Speak, Connect, Act, Vote : 50 Celebrated Americans Tell You Why

Unknown - 2008

Famous politicians, entertainers, and young people telling you why your vote matters and urging you to vote! Famous politicians, entertainers, and young people telling you why your vote matters and urging you to vote! Show less

Famous politicians, entertainers, and young people telling you why your vote matters and urging you to vote! Famous politicians, entertainers, and young people telling you why your vote matters and urging you to vote! Show less

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Medical Marijuana

Medical Marijuana

Unknown - 2014

Marijuana legalization is a hot topic, with many states choosing to legalize or allow for medical marijuana. This book is a guide to medical marijuana, co...Show more Marijuana legalization is a hot topic, with many states choosing to legalize or allow for medical marijuana. This book is a guide to medical marijuana, collecting opinions on both sides of the issue, as well as a wealth of data on the benefits and risk of medical marijuana use. Show less

Marijuana legalization is a hot topic, with many states choosing to legalize or allow for medical marijuana. This book is a guide to medical marijuana, co...Show more Marijuana legalization is a hot topic, with many states choosing to legalize or allow for medical marijuana. This book is a guide to medical marijuana, collecting opinions on both sides of the issue, as well as a wealth of data on the benefits and risk of medical marijuana use. Show less

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Voices From the Streets

Voices From the Streets

Young Former Gang Members Tell Their Stories

Unknown - 1996

Urban crime and law enforcement have become major issues in this year's election. This book of real life stories from former gang members provides insight into what it's like to live in poverty in America's inner cities. Urban crime and law enforcement have become major issues in this year's election. This book of real life stories from former gang members provides insight into what it's like to live in poverty in America's inner cities. Show less

Urban crime and law enforcement have become major issues in this year's election. This book of real life stories from former gang members provides insight into what it's like to live in poverty in America's inner cities. Urban crime and law enforcement have become major issues in this year's election. This book of real life stories from former gang members provides insight into what it's like to live in poverty in America's inner cities. Show less

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Politics, American Style

Politics, American Style

Political Parties in American History

by Morin, Isobel V.

Unknown - 1999

A history of American political parties that delves deep into why our political system favors two parties, and what role third parties play in the political process. A history of American political parties that delves deep into why our political system favors two parties, and what role third parties play in the political process. Show less

A history of American political parties that delves deep into why our political system favors two parties, and what role third parties play in the political process. A history of American political parties that delves deep into why our political system favors two parties, and what role third parties play in the political process. Show less

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The Bullies of Wall Street

The Bullies of Wall Street

This Is How Greed Messed up Our Economy

by Bair, Sheila

Unknown - 2015

Written specifically for teens by the former head of the FDIC, this book is an insightful examination into the 2008 financial crisis. Read this if you wan...Show more Written specifically for teens by the former head of the FDIC, this book is an insightful examination into the 2008 financial crisis. Read this if you want to understand how the American economy almost collapsed, and how to prevent another collapse in the future. Show less

Written specifically for teens by the former head of the FDIC, this book is an insightful examination into the 2008 financial crisis. Read this if you wan...Show more Written specifically for teens by the former head of the FDIC, this book is an insightful examination into the 2008 financial crisis. Read this if you want to understand how the American economy almost collapsed, and how to prevent another collapse in the future. Show less

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We Should All Be Feminists

We Should All Be Feminists

by Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi

Book - 2015

A short and easy to digest essay on what Feminism is all about, the importance of feminism to society, and why everyone should be a feminist. Woman's righ...Show more A short and easy to digest essay on what Feminism is all about, the importance of feminism to society, and why everyone should be a feminist. Woman's rights are a hot-button issue in this election, and this is a good primer for why they are important. Show less

A short and easy to digest essay on what Feminism is all about, the importance of feminism to society, and why everyone should be a feminist. Woman's righ...Show more A short and easy to digest essay on what Feminism is all about, the importance of feminism to society, and why everyone should be a feminist. Woman's rights are a hot-button issue in this election, and this is a good primer for why they are important. Show less

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We Are the Weather Makers

We Are the Weather Makers

The History of Climate Change

by Walker, Sally M.

Unknown - 2009

The environment and climate change are important issues for the impending election, and this book goes in depth about the history of climate change, its causes, and how you can contribute to fixing the problem. The environment and climate change are important issues for the impending election, and this book goes in depth about the history of climate change, its causes, and how you can contribute to fixing the problem. Show less

The environment and climate change are important issues for the impending election, and this book goes in depth about the history of climate change, its causes, and how you can contribute to fixing the problem. The environment and climate change are important issues for the impending election, and this book goes in depth about the history of climate change, its causes, and how you can contribute to fixing the problem. Show less

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Debunk It!

Debunk It!

How to Stay Sane in A World of Misinformation

by Grant, John

Book - 2014

This book will help you figure out fact from falsehood when listening to the various candidates' talking points, and help you make your own decisions on whether or not what they are telling you is the truth. This book will help you figure out fact from falsehood when listening to the various candidates' talking points, and help you make your own decisions on whether or not what they are telling you is the truth. Show less

This book will help you figure out fact from falsehood when listening to the various candidates' talking points, and help you make your own decisions on whether or not what they are telling you is the truth. This book will help you figure out fact from falsehood when listening to the various candidates' talking points, and help you make your own decisions on whether or not what they are telling you is the truth. Show less

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