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Writer, actor, and director Desiree Akhavan shares the stories she was told to shut up about—hilarious, horny, heartbreaking tales of a life in pursuit of art, love, and a better haircut.
“Hilariously raw, relatable, and—dare I even say—sexy.”—Jessi Klein
When it comes to shame, Desiree Akhavan knows what she’s talking about—whether it’s winning the title of the Ugliest Girl at her high school, acquiescing to the nose job she was lovingly forced into by her Iranian parents, or losing her virginity to a cokehead she met in a support group for cutters. In You’re Embarrassing Yourself, Akhavan goes to the rawest places—the lifelong struggle to be at peace in one’s body, the search for home as the child of immigrants, the anxious underbelly of artistic ambition—in pursuit of wisdom, catharsis, and lolz.
Equal parts funny and heartfelt, these seventeen essays chart an artist’s journey from outcast to overnight indie darling, to (somewhat) self-aware adult woman. The result is a collection that captures the pathetic lows and euphoric highs of our youth—and how to survive them.
By: Emma R. Alban (Author), Paperback, 2024 (The Mischief & Matchmaking Series, 2)
The enemies-to-lovers queer Victorian romance follow-up to Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend, in which a young lord and a second son clash, but find themselves thrust together again and again by their meddling cousins.
“That man is, without a doubt, the absolute most obnoxious…
Bobby Mason is sick of being second best: born the spare, never trusted with family responsibility, never expected to amount to much. He’s hungry to contribute something that matters, while all around him his peers are squandering their political and financial power, coasting through life. Which is exactly why he can’t stand the new Viscount Demeroven.
…insufferable…
James Demeroven, just come of age and into the Viscountcy, knows that he’s a disappointment. Keeping his head down and never raising anyone’s expectations is how he’s survived life with his stepfather. To quiet, careful James, Bobby Mason is a blazing comet in his endless night, even more alive than he was at Oxford when James crushed on him from afar. But Mason is also brash and recklessly unapologetic, destined to shatter the fragile safety of James’s world. Worst of all, he keeps rubbing James’s failures in his face.
…hottest man to ever walk the ton.”
They can barely get through a single conversation without tensions boiling over. Neither Bobby nor James has ever met a more intriguing, infuriating, infatuating man.
If only they could avoid each other entirely. Bad enough their (wonderful but determined) cousins Beth and Gwen keep conveniently setting up group outings. But when an extortionist starts targeting their families, threatening their reputations, Bobby and James must find a way to work together, without pushing each other’s buttons (or tearing them off) in the process…
A star-crossed love. A different sky. Oliver’s story will break your heart open in the much-awaited companion to the New York Times bestselling You’ve Reached Sam.
I’ve missed you every day since you left. But I’m sure you already knew that. It’s time to let you go now. I’ll miss you all the time, Sam.
It’s been a year since his best friend, Sam, died. Even though Oliver knows he won’t get a response, he can’t stop texting Sam’s number, especially as the anniversary of his death approaches.
Then one day he accidentally hits the call button, and someone picks up.
The voice on the other end isn’t Sam. Sam’s number was reassigned and a stranger has been receiving Oliver’s private and vulnerable messages for months. But Ben, a college student in Seattle, won’t remain a stranger for long. Oliver knows he should stop communicating now that he knows the truth—but he can’t get Ben out of his head.
By: Dustin Thao (Author), 2024, Paperback
This collectable trade paper edition of You've Reached Sam features gorgeous sprayed edges, an exclusive bonus scene and a sneak peek of Dustin's new novel, When Haru Was Here!
A heartfelt novel about love and loss and what it means to say goodbye.
Seventeen-year-old Julie Clarke has her future all planned out―move out of her small town with her boyfriend Sam, attend college in the city; spend a summer in Japan. But then Sam dies. And everything changes.
Heartbroken, Julie skips his funeral, throws out his belongings, and tries everything to forget him. But a message Sam left behind in her yearbook forces memories to return. Desperate to hear him one more time, Julie calls Sam's cell phone just to listen to his voice mail recording. And Sam picks up the phone.
The connection is temporary. But hearing Sam's voice makes Julie fall for him all over again and with each call, it becomes harder to let him go.
What would you do if you had a second chance at goodbye?
A 2021 Kids' Indie Next List Selection
A Cosmo.com Best YA Book Of 2021
A Buzzfeed Best Book Of November
A Goodreads Most Anticipated Book
By: Trish Hutchison MD FAAP (Author), Kathryn Lowe MD FAAP (Author), Melisa Holmes MD FACOG (Author)
From the most trusted name in child health, American Academy of Pediatrics, comes a new, inclusive approach to learning about puberty! Remember that awkward day in school when the boys went to one classroom and the girls to another and everyone nervously giggled, learning about taboo topics like menstruation and erections? What if your kids could learn about changing bodies in a way that isn’t secretive or shameful? And what if it could even be inclusive, fun, and, well, kind of adorable? A new kind of puberty guide, You-ology embraces an inclusive approach that normalizes puberty for all kids. Traditional puberty education only contributes to a sense of isolation and often does not include all kids’ experience of puberty and leaves kids with questions about how puberty will affect their friends and classmates. For curious kids and parents looking to talk about puberty in an inclusive way, You-ology offers fact-based, age-appropriate, and body positive information about the physical, social, and emotional changes ahead for all kids. Colorful illustrations keep the tone upbeat and engaging, while short stories featuring a cast of diverse characters add relatability and humor. Helping kids understand what EVERY body goes through in puberty, grows greater compassion and empathy for all.
A compassionate and comprehensive guide to parenting neurodivergent children.
Your Kid Belongs Here is a heartfelt, practical guide to parenting children in a world not designed for them―or their parents. Combining personal stories, research, and helpful strategies, Katie Rose Guest Pryal shares her journey as a neurodivergent mother raising neurodivergent children and offers a powerful narrative of advocacy, empathy, and resilience.
This book addresses the unique challenges faced by neurodiverse families while celebrating the strengths of neurodivergent children and parents alike. With a focus on building trust, fostering self-advocacy, and embracing neurodiversity, this guide:
• Provides advice on parenting children with developmental neurodivergences such as ADHD and autism; psychiatric disabilities such as anxiety and depression; and acquired neurodivergences such as post-concussion syndrome.
• Outlines strategies for supporting emotional regulation and managing children's meltdowns, anxiety, and other emotional challenges.
• Guides parents on navigating schools and advocating for their child's rights in educational settings, including securing accommodations like IEPs and 504 plans.
• Discusses the psychological impact of masking and how to create spaces where children can express their true selves.
• Offers balanced insights into medication use, addressing societal shame, and emphasizing informed, personalized choices.
• Encourages parents to support and engage with their children's special interests and passions as a pathway to growth and confidence.
• Highlights the importance of parents' self-care and well-being, with practical tips for managing stress and maintaining resilience.
An empowering, empathetic resource for parents, educators, and advocates, this guide invites readers to reimagine how inclusive and supportive parenting can contribute to a more compassionate world.
Zami: A New Spelling of My Name - A Biomythography (Crossing Press Feminist Series)
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Unit price perZami: A Carriacou name for women who work together as friends and lovers
“Zami is a fast-moving chronicle. From the author’s vivid childhood memories in Harlem to her coming of age in the late 1950s, the nature of Audre Lorde’s work is cyclical. It especially relates the linkage of women who have shaped her . . . Lorde brings into play her craft of lush description and characterization. It keeps unfolding page after page.”—Off Our Backs
“Among the elements that make the book so good are its personal honesty and lack of pretentiousness, characteristics that shine through the writing bespeaking the evolution of a strong and remarkable character.”—The New York Times
By: Lisa Bunker (Author), 2019, Hardcover
The critically acclaimed author of Felix Yz crafts a bold, heartfelt story about a trans girl solving a cyber mystery and coming into her own.
Zenobia July is starting a new life. She used to live in Arizona with her father; now she's in Maine with her aunts. She used to spend most of her time behind a computer screen, improving her impressive coding and hacking skills; now she's coming out of her shell and discovering a community of friends at Monarch Middle School. People used to tell her she was a boy; now she's able to live openly as the girl she always knew she was.
When someone anonymously posts hateful memes on her school's website, Zenobia knows she's the one with the abilities to solve the mystery, all while wrestling with the challenges of a new school, a new family, and coming to grips with presenting her true gender for the first time. Timely and touching, Zenobia July is, at its heart, a story about finding home.
Learn to create zines and books with this approachable guide featuring illustrated, step-by-step lessons on making many different book formats. The possibilities are endless!
Channel your passions into zines, create your own notebooks and calendars, and try your hand at impressive pop-up and accordion books. This illustrated guide will empower you to share your ideas with the world in personalized, handcrafted packages. Whether you want to create a poetry chapbook, an illustrated ode to the people on your commute, or a map of your dreams, this book will help you leap from an idea to a physical object. You’ll learn the lingo and where to find materials, but most importantly, you’ll be ready to experiment and have fun.
If you’re an artist seeking a new medium or are just beginning your creative journey, this book welcomes you to level up your DIY, join a community of makers and thinkers, and discover the power of zines and handbound books. Start now and watch your creative confidence grow and thrive.
ZINES ARE BACK: Join the zine renaissance! Discover how to bring your passion to life through this amazing DIY art form that offers endless possibilities for creating and sharing. All you need is paper, scissors, glue, and this handbook to set your creativity in motion.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: Educator and artist Lauren Simkin Berke walks you through each handmade book and zine format in straightforward tutorials. This book is perfect for all abilities and experience levels.
WIDE VARIETY OF FORMATS: From beautiful Coptic binding to zines made from a single sheet of printer paper, this book has all your needs covered. You'll soon have a flexible repertoire of skills to bring your ideas to life!
Perfect for:
* Zine makers
* Indie writers and artists
* Art students, DIY-ers, crafters, and other creatives
* Designers looking for exciting new ways to express themselves
* Fans and bands who want to share their message with the world
* Activists looking for a long-lasting form to share knowledge and build community
* Fans of origami and other paper crafts
By: Corey Silverberg (Author), Fiona Smyth (Illustrator), Carolina De Robertis (Translator), 2017, Paperback, Picture Book
Álbum ilustrado en el que se explica a los niños de dónde vienen los niños y como son concebidos. ¿De dónde vienen los bebés?¿De dónde vengo yo?Dos preguntas que se hacen todos los niños en un momento determinado, sobre todo cuando está a punto de llegar un nuevo miembro a la familia.Escrito e ilustrado para incluir todo tipo de bebés, adultos y familias, este libro enseña qué es la concepción, la gestación y el nacimiento.Los padres encontrarán el espacio idóneo para educar a sus hijos sin tener que eludir su propia experiencia.