Upper School Non-fiction
Alexander Hamilton: The Graphic History of an American Founding Father by Jonathan Hennessey, Illus. By Justin Greenwood
The life and times of Alexander Hamilton, from his rise out of poverty to the heights of his career in post-Revolutionary War politics, and his scandal-ridden fall from grace.
Alice Paul and the Fight for Women’s Rights: From the Vote to the Equal Rights Amendment by Deborah Kops
Paul poured passion and political skill into passing the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, fighting for women’s rights until her death in 1976.
Americanized: Rebel Without A Green Card by Sara Saedi
The poignant memoir of one teen's experience growing up in America as an undocumented immigrant from the Middle East. Fear of deportation kept Iranian-"American" Sara up at night, but it didn't keep her from being a teenager. She desperately wanted a green card, along with clear skin, her own car, and a boyfriend.
Artificial Intelligence: Building Smarter Machines by Stephanie Sammartino McPherson
What will a computer accomplish in the future? Will it surpass human intelligence? Robots, driverless cars, drones, and other forms of artificial intelligence are discussed.
Bessie Stringfield: Tales of the Talented Tenth, No. 2 by Joel Christian Gill
Despite the dangers of riding through the Jim Crow South, Bessie Stringfield made history by spending decades riding her motorcycle across the U.S., and eventually became known as the Motor Cycle Queen of Miami. This is her story.
Eyes of the World: Robert Capa, Gerda Taro, and the Invention of Modern Photojournalism by Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos
Robert Capa and Gerda Taro reinvented themselves and bravely covered the Spanish Civil War as pioneering war photographers.
Fault Lines in the Constitution: The Framers, Their Fights, and the Flaws that Affect Us Today by Cynthia Levinson and Sanford Levinson
This thought-provoking examination of the history of the U.S. Constitution gives careful consideration to how it functions today.
Girl Code: Gaming, Going Viral, and Getting It Done by Andrea Gonzales and Sophie Houser
Teen coders trying to fight menstrual taboos create the game “Tampon Run,” which goes viral. Extensive coding resources in back matter.
How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War Child by Sandra Uwiringiyimana, with Abigail Pesta
Sandra’s family is torn apart by war in the Congo. Years after becoming refugees, they reunite and resettle in the United States.
Here We Are: Feminism for the Real World by Kelly Jensen
Forty-four writers, dancers, actors, and artists contribute essays, lists, poems, comics, and illustrations about everything from body positivity to romance to gender identity to intersectionality to the greatest girl friendships in fiction.
Isaac the Alchemist: Secrets of Isaac Newton, Reveal’d by Mary Losure
Discover the life and times of Isaac Newton, an alchemist who brilliantly transformed and advanced scientific understanding of chemistry.
Life on Surtsey: Iceland’s Upstart Island by Loree Griffin Burns
Burns chronicles the fascinating birth and evolution of Surtsey, the youngest island on Earth, and one researcher’s almost 50-year study of the environs.
#NotYourPrincess: Voices of Native American Women edited by Mary Beth Leatherdale and Lisa Charleyboy
The editors present a stereotype-busting, zine-like collection of personal essays, illustrations, and photos from and about the marginalized experiences of indigenous young women. This energetic showcase of contemporary lives demonstrates the strength and vitality of living heritages through a rich, visually stunning riot of art and memoir.
Spinning written and illustrated by Tillie Walden
Figure skating dominates Tillie’s life, but she must distance herself from the conformity of that competitive world to find her true self.
Strange Fruit: Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song by Gary Golio, Illus. by Charlotte Riley-Webb
Art and text combine to re-create the discomfort and power of Billie Holiday and her iconic song "Strange Fruit."
Twelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961 by Larry Dane Brimner
This riveting account of the 1961 Freedom Rides, when 13 civil rights activists rode buses to challenge Jim Crow practices, has visual and emotional impact. (Sibert Medal Book)
Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team by Steve Sheinkin
This compelling account of Native American athlete Jim Thorpe focuses on his impact on football and how his team transformed the game despite tremendous racism.
Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers by Deborah Heiligman
Based on their 658 letters, this book recounts the special sense of love, caring, and responsibility between these extraordinary brothers, especially on Theo’s side. (Printz Honor Book)
The Whydah: A Pirate Ship Feared, Wrecked, and Found written by Martin W. Sandler
The story of an eighteenth-century slave ship, its capture by pirates, sinking, and eventual discovery off Cape Cod make for a fresh and thrilling adventure.
Alexander Hamilton: The Graphic History of an American Founding Father by Jonathan Hennessey, Illus. By Justin Greenwood
The life and times of Alexander Hamilton, from his rise out of poverty to the heights of his career in post-Revolutionary War politics, and his scandal-ridden fall from grace.
Alice Paul and the Fight for Women’s Rights: From the Vote to the Equal Rights Amendment by Deborah Kops
Paul poured passion and political skill into passing the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, fighting for women’s rights until her death in 1976.
Americanized: Rebel Without A Green Card by Sara Saedi
The poignant memoir of one teen's experience growing up in America as an undocumented immigrant from the Middle East. Fear of deportation kept Iranian-"American" Sara up at night, but it didn't keep her from being a teenager. She desperately wanted a green card, along with clear skin, her own car, and a boyfriend.
Artificial Intelligence: Building Smarter Machines by Stephanie Sammartino McPherson
What will a computer accomplish in the future? Will it surpass human intelligence? Robots, driverless cars, drones, and other forms of artificial intelligence are discussed.
Bessie Stringfield: Tales of the Talented Tenth, No. 2 by Joel Christian Gill
Despite the dangers of riding through the Jim Crow South, Bessie Stringfield made history by spending decades riding her motorcycle across the U.S., and eventually became known as the Motor Cycle Queen of Miami. This is her story.
Eyes of the World: Robert Capa, Gerda Taro, and the Invention of Modern Photojournalism by Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos
Robert Capa and Gerda Taro reinvented themselves and bravely covered the Spanish Civil War as pioneering war photographers.
Fault Lines in the Constitution: The Framers, Their Fights, and the Flaws that Affect Us Today by Cynthia Levinson and Sanford Levinson
This thought-provoking examination of the history of the U.S. Constitution gives careful consideration to how it functions today.
Girl Code: Gaming, Going Viral, and Getting It Done by Andrea Gonzales and Sophie Houser
Teen coders trying to fight menstrual taboos create the game “Tampon Run,” which goes viral. Extensive coding resources in back matter.
How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War Child by Sandra Uwiringiyimana, with Abigail Pesta
Sandra’s family is torn apart by war in the Congo. Years after becoming refugees, they reunite and resettle in the United States.
Here We Are: Feminism for the Real World by Kelly Jensen
Forty-four writers, dancers, actors, and artists contribute essays, lists, poems, comics, and illustrations about everything from body positivity to romance to gender identity to intersectionality to the greatest girl friendships in fiction.
Isaac the Alchemist: Secrets of Isaac Newton, Reveal’d by Mary Losure
Discover the life and times of Isaac Newton, an alchemist who brilliantly transformed and advanced scientific understanding of chemistry.
Life on Surtsey: Iceland’s Upstart Island by Loree Griffin Burns
Burns chronicles the fascinating birth and evolution of Surtsey, the youngest island on Earth, and one researcher’s almost 50-year study of the environs.
#NotYourPrincess: Voices of Native American Women edited by Mary Beth Leatherdale and Lisa Charleyboy
The editors present a stereotype-busting, zine-like collection of personal essays, illustrations, and photos from and about the marginalized experiences of indigenous young women. This energetic showcase of contemporary lives demonstrates the strength and vitality of living heritages through a rich, visually stunning riot of art and memoir.
Spinning written and illustrated by Tillie Walden
Figure skating dominates Tillie’s life, but she must distance herself from the conformity of that competitive world to find her true self.
Strange Fruit: Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song by Gary Golio, Illus. by Charlotte Riley-Webb
Art and text combine to re-create the discomfort and power of Billie Holiday and her iconic song "Strange Fruit."
Twelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961 by Larry Dane Brimner
This riveting account of the 1961 Freedom Rides, when 13 civil rights activists rode buses to challenge Jim Crow practices, has visual and emotional impact. (Sibert Medal Book)
Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team by Steve Sheinkin
This compelling account of Native American athlete Jim Thorpe focuses on his impact on football and how his team transformed the game despite tremendous racism.
Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers by Deborah Heiligman
Based on their 658 letters, this book recounts the special sense of love, caring, and responsibility between these extraordinary brothers, especially on Theo’s side. (Printz Honor Book)
The Whydah: A Pirate Ship Feared, Wrecked, and Found written by Martin W. Sandler
The story of an eighteenth-century slave ship, its capture by pirates, sinking, and eventual discovery off Cape Cod make for a fresh and thrilling adventure.