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Queer Ducks : (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality

by Elliot Schrefer, illustrated by Jules Zuckerberg available in June, paperback, Harper Collins

If you like non-fiction that is not only informative but also funny then this is the book for you! The research within this book proves the point that queer behavior has never been “unnatural.” The book itself follows relationship dynamics and sexuality surrounding many members of the animal kingdom.

I Must Betray You

by Ruta Sepetys available now, paperback, Philomel Books

It’s 1989, and a revolution is brewing. Romania has been under the repressive regime of Nicolae Ceaușescu for too long, and people are hankering for change. When Cristian Florescu becomes enmeshed with the Securitate, he must become a spy or break his family. Determined not to betray his country in the process, Cristian is led straight into the heart of the revolution. As always, Ruta Sepetys brings history to life, engaging readers of all ages. –Tova

LGBTQ+ Romance Kiss & Tell

by Adib Khorram available now, paperback, Dial Books

Kiss & Tell is the addictively compelling coming-of-age story of Hunter Drake, a member of one of the hottest boy bands, who is also openly gay. Witness Hunter attempting to navigate the tricky waters of being famous and gay in an unforgiving industry while falling in love again after heartbreak against the backdrop of the band’s North American tour. The perfect read for anyone who has ever been obsessed with One Direction or BTS! –Tova

NON-FICTION LGBTQ+

We Are Not Broken

by George M. Johnson available now, paperback, Little, Brown for Young Readers

George M. Johnson is an award-winning Black nonbinary writer, author, and activist based in the New York City area and the author of memoir We Are Not Broken and bestseller All Boys Aren’t Blue. This is the vibrant story of George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul—four children raised by Nanny, their fiercely devoted grandmother. The boys hold one another close through early brushes with racism, memorable experiences at the family barbershop, and first loves and losses. And with Nanny at their center, they are never broken.

Amazon Takes Money Out Of The Local Economy

Shoppers spent $367 billion at Amazon in 2021- that’s $367 billion that could have gone to local business owners and back into their communities through their vendors, employees, donations, and local sales taxes.

Amazon Hurts Workers

In 2021, Amazon displaced 1.7 million retail workers - a net loss of 800,000 retail jobs - and an additional 70,000 distribution-related jobs.

Amazon Contributes To Suburban Sprawl

Amazon builds its warehouses on the peripheries of communities, displacing economic activity from the commercial districts that help American cities and towns thrive.

Amazon Uses Government Resources

Amazon’s use of government subsidies and publicly-funded infrastructure costs communities.

Amazon Displaces Community Retail Shops

In 2021, Amazon displaced 136,000 retail shops - that’s 1.1 billion square feet of retail space.