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Young Adult

Quick Guide to Anime and Manga ©22
by Cynthia Argentine
Anime and manga are surging in popularity, creating legions of new fans
and bringing in billions of dollars in revenue. This quick guide covers all the
essential titles and artists while exploring the reasons why these uniquely
Japanese art forms have captured the imagination of so many different types
of people throughout the world.

978-1-6782-0092-3 • LIST: $47.95/DISC: $38.36
DEWEY: 741.35
Library • 64 Pages • 6 1/2” x 9 1/4”
Reading Level: Grades 6-12 • Interest Level: Grades 6-12
Colour Photographs, Side Bars, Margin Quotes, Source Notes,
Organizations, Web Sites, For Further Research, Index
ReferencePoint Press • Fall 2021

Running on Empty ©21
by Connie Goldsmith
Nearly half of young adults fail to get the recommended eight to ten hours of
sleep a night they need, and nearly a third have fallen asleep in school due
to insufficient sleep. Lack of quality sleep impacts stress levels, academic
performance, and physical and mental health, and in severe cases, it can even
lead to death. Readers will learn how to get more and better sleep, as well as
why sleep is vital to their well-being. Running on Empty takes a much-
needed scientific and informative approach to the topic of sleep, making it 978-1-7284-1576-5 • LIST: $42.00/DISC: $33.60
the first such book aimed at teens. With rates of insomnia and other sleep DEWEY: 618.9
disorders such as sleep apnea on the rise, this book is timely, informative, Library Bound • 112 Pages • 6” x 9”
and aimed at one of the populations most affected by poor sleep that help Table of Contents, First Hand Accounts, Glossary, Source Notes,
these creatures-and their odd bods-survive and thrive all around the globe! Selected Bibliography, Further Information, Index
Reading Level: Grade 8 • Interest Level: Grades 6-12
“This worthwhile book offers both a wake-up call and a practical guide for teens Twenty-First Century Books • Spring 2021
who need sleep.”—Booklist

Teen Activism Library
Teenagers today are taking a stand on many important societal issues. This
series explores what they are doing and why, how they are going about it, and
what they hope to achieve. It also offers guidance on some of the tools and
knowledge that young people will need if they want to take stands on issues that
matter to them. In all books in the series, teen activists and others share their
experiences on the front lines of activism.

LIST: $47.95/DISC: $38.36 • DEWEY: 303.484
Library • 64 Pages • 6 1/2” x 9 1/4”
Reading Level: Grades 6-12 • Interest Level: Grades 6-12
Colour Photographs, Side Bars, Margin Quotes, Source Notes,
Where to Go for Ideas and Inspiration Section, Index
TITLE AUTHOR ISBN
Stand Up Against Climate Change ©22 Stuart A. Kallen 978-1-6782-0146-3 ReferencePoint Press • Fall 2021
Stand Up for Animal Welfare ©22 Jennifer Stephan 978-1-6782-0148-7
Stand Up for Human Rights ©22 Stephanie Lundquist-Arora 978-1-6782-0150-0
Stand Up for LGBTQ Rights ©22 Don Nardo 978-1-6782-0152-4
Stand Up for Racial Justice ©22 Leanne Currie-McGhee 978-1-6782-0154-8

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