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Mar 2023
Stellaluna cover book The princess and the goblin cover book Hatchet cover book

Memories of Childhood

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

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Memories of Childhood | Mar 2023

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

Did you know that Auraria Library has a collection of children's and young adult literature? The section includes thousands of books on a variety of topics, including fiction and non-fiction.

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Feb 2023
Asians in Colorado: A History of Persecution and Perseverance in the Centennial Framing Asian Studies: geopolitics and institutions The Birth of Korean Cool: how one nation is conquering the world through pop culture

Asian Studies

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo (she, her, hers), Torrie Ogilvie

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Asians in Colorado: A History of Persecution and Perseverance in the Centennial

Asian Studies | Feb 2023

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo (she, her, hers), Torrie Ogilvie

This month, we would like to highlight our Asian Studies collection and the range of cultures represented in our fiction and non-fiction print books and eBooks.

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Jan 2023
Wellness by design: a room-by-room guide to optimizing your home for health, fitness, and happiness Yoga: your questions answered Yoga for the inflexible male: a how-to guide book cover

New Year, New You

Curated by: Alejandro Marquez (he, him, his), Cate Johnson

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Wellness by design: a room-by-room guide to optimizing your home for health, fitness, and happiness

New Year, New You | Jan 2023

Curated by: Alejandro Marquez (he, him, his), Cate Johnson

Start the new year off right by taking care of oneself, managing stress, and creating healthy routines. Make healthy habits this month and see how much better you feel!

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Dec 2022
Latina/o college student leadership emerging: theory, promising practice Dare to lead: brave work, tough conversations, whole hearts Rule breaker : rebellious leadership for the future of work

Leadership

Curated by: Katy DiVittorio (she, her, hers), Torrie Ogilvie

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Latina/o college student leadership emerging: theory, promising practice

Leadership | Dec 2022

Curated by: Katy DiVittorio (she, her, hers), Torrie Ogilvie

There are many different leadership styles and stories. Here are some resources to help you explore your own leadership styles and learn about various leadership journeys.

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Nov 2022
K-pop Dance: fandoming yourself on social media Dance and Activism: a century of radical dance across the world Stage management basics: a primer for performing arts stage managers

Am I the Drama? A Spotlight…

Curated by: Cate Johnson, Torrie Ogilvie

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K-pop Dance: fandoming yourself on social media

Am I the Drama? A Spotlight on Performance | Nov 2022

Curated by: Cate Johnson, Torrie Ogilvie

Theatre! Dance! Opera! Comedy! All these subjects, and more, are waiting in the wings to upstage your latest fixation. This month’s performing arts picks cover fiction, articles, venues, practical…

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Oct 2022
Mexican Whiteboy Esperanza Rising The Undocumented Americans

National Hispanic Heritage…

Curated by: Paul Schonwald

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Mexican Whiteboy

National Hispanic Heritage Month | Oct 2022

Curated by: Paul Schonwald

This month, our staff picks celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, also known as Latinx Heritage Month. This showcase is here to acknowledge the importance of the Latinx community.

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Sep 2022
The Bluest Eye Book Banning in 21st Century America Controversial books in K-12 classrooms and libraries

Banned Books Week

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

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The Bluest Eye

Banned Books Week | Sep 2022

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

The phrase, "banned or challenged books" can be confusing.

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Aug 2022
Newton . Faraday . Einstein: From Classical Physics To Modern Physics The Emerging Technology of Big Data: Its Impact as a Tool for ICT Development Algebra and Trigonometry

Exploring Science Resources

Curated by: Alejandro Marquez (he, him, his), Mozhdeh Saffari

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Newton . Faraday . Einstein: From Classical Physics To Modern Physics

Exploring Science Resources | Aug 2022

Curated by: Alejandro Marquez (he, him, his), Mozhdeh Saffari

As fall semester approaches, you may need to know more about the library resources.

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Jul 2022
The New World of Jazz: Naxos Jazz Sampler 2000 The French Chef Cookbook Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power

Staff Favorites

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo (she, her, hers)

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The New World of Jazz: Naxos Jazz Sampler 2000

Staff Favorites | Jul 2022

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo (she, her, hers)

Enjoy some of your library staff's favorite books, ebooks, videos, and music from our collection! From jazz music to French cooking to activist films to fun reads, we have a range of recommendations…

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Jul 2022
Thirteen clocks: how race united the colonies and made the Declaration of Independence Franklin & Washington: the founding partnership In the hands of the people: Thomas Jefferson and the art of citizenship

July 4th: Birth of American…

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

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Thirteen clocks: how race united the colonies and made the Declaration of Independence

July 4th: Birth of American Independence | Jul 2022

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th…

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Jun 2022
Queer Social Work: Case for LGBTQ+ Affirmative Practice Supporting success for LGBTQ+ students: tools for inclusive campus practice Social equity and LGBTQ rights: dismantling discrimination and expanding civil rights

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Curated by: Alejandro Marquez (he, him, his)

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Queer Social Work: Case for LGBTQ+ Affirmative Practice

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month | Jun 2022

Curated by: Alejandro Marquez (he, him, his)

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month (LGBTQ) is celebrated in June to commemorate the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan, New York City.

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Jun 2022
Routledge handbook of environment security Environmental policy and public health: Principal health hazards and mitigation Mapping for a Sustainable World

World Environment Day

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

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Routledge handbook of environment security

World Environment Day | Jun 2022

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

Every year, World Environment Day or WED is celebrated on the 5th of June to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining and defending Mother Nature and the entire planet from further harm…

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May 2022
How Much of These Hills is Gold The Making of Asian America: A History TitleInterior Chinatown by Charles YuResource

Celebrating AAPI Heritage…

Curated by: Christine McNamara

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How Much of These Hills is Gold

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month | May 2022

Curated by: Christine McNamara

May is National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and here at Auraria Library we have plenty of stories from Asian, SoutheastAsian, and Pacific Islander voices to celebrate!

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May 2022
World War II explained in five questions Beating the Nazi invader Learn about the Battle of Midway between the United States and Japan during World War II

World War II

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

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World War II explained in five questions

World War II | May 2022

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

On May 8, 1945, in Berlin, representatives of the allied countries and the German government signed an act of unconditional surrender of Germany. From that moment on, the victory over German fascism…

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Apr 2022
Deaf republic: poems Testimony: found poems from the special court for Sierra Leone Be Holding A Poem

Celebrate National Poetry…

Curated by: Kodi Saylor

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Deaf republic: poems

Celebrate National Poetry Month | Apr 2022

Curated by: Kodi Saylor

April is National Poetry Month. In this month's staff picks, you will find contemporary poetry to checkout from Auraria Library as well as resources to assist you as you explore writing poetry. Many…

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Apr 2022
Impacts and implications of COVID-19: an analytical and empirical study Life after COVID-19: the other side of crisis Coronavirus Criminals and Pandemic Profiteers : Accountability for Those Who Caused the Crisis

COVID-19: Challenges and…

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

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Impacts and implications of COVID-19: an analytical and empirical study

COVID-19: Challenges and Impacts | Apr 2022

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

The world continues to fight the new emerging types of coronavirus. The virus first became known in December 2019; this year, we are approaching the third year of the pandemic. We now know more about…

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Mar 2022
Black beauties: African American pageant queens in the segregated South Cecilia Chiang: Godmother of Chinese American Cuisine Faces of Civil War nurses

Women of Worth

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

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Black beauties: African American pageant queens in the segregated South

Women of Worth | Mar 2022

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

In honor of the celebration of International Women's Day, we have prepared a collection of books dedicated to women who have done great things in their lives. These women dedicated themselves to…

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Mar 2022
Fire Safety Design for Tall Buildings Fire: a brief history Fire in California's ecosystems

Fire Science

Curated by: Gayle Bradbeer

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Fire Safety Design for Tall Buildings

Fire Science | Mar 2022

Curated by: Gayle Bradbeer

In the early years of Colorado fire destroyed many a business, home, life, or livelihood. December's Marshall fire in Boulder County was devastating and brought many issues that have been around for…

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Feb 2022
Angela Davis: An Autobiography Sister Outsider Sheer Good Fortune: Celebrating Toni Morrison

Celebrating Black Women…

Curated by: Christine McNamara

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Angela Davis: An Autobiography

Celebrating Black Women Writers | Feb 2022

Curated by: Christine McNamara

In honor of Black History Month, February's Staff Picks shine a spotlight on the vivid, powerful, radiating presence of black women in the literary world.

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Jan 2022
 Mastering emotions: feelings, power, and slavery in the United States Human Trafficking Maladies of empire: how colonialism, slavery, and war transformed medicine

Slavery and Human Trafficking

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

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 Mastering emotions: feelings, power, and slavery in the United States

Slavery and Human Trafficking | Jan 2022

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

In 2010, by presidential proclamation, January was declared National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The significance of January originates from the Emancipation Proclamation, which…

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Dec 2021
12th & Delaware Trapped After Tiller

Roe v. Wade: What's at…

Curated by: Shea Swauger

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12th & Delaware

Roe v. Wade: What's at Stake | Dec 2021

Curated by: Shea Swauger

It is important to understand the impact of restricting abortion healthcare, legally, medically, and ethically. These resources are meant to provide a glimpse into what restricting abortion access…

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Nov 2021
Lights! Camera! Fiction: the movie lover's guide to writing a novel Words for Pictures: the Art and Business of Writing Comics and Graphic NovelsWords for Pictures: the Art and Business of Writing Comics and Graphic Novels Before you write your novel: essential skills for the first-time novelist

NaNoWriMo

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

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Lights! Camera! Fiction: the movie lover's guide to writing a novel

NaNoWriMo | Nov 2021

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! Organized by the nonprofit organization, NaNoWriMo, the purpose is to promote creative writing around the world. The goal is to attempt to write…

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Dec 2021
The Pluriverse of Human Rights The Diversity of Struggles for Dignity Rights at the Margins: Historical, Legal and Philosophical Perspectives Human Rights and the Care of the Self

Universal Human Rights Month…

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

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The Pluriverse of Human Rights The Diversity of Struggles for Dignity

Universal Human Rights Month 2021 | Dec 2021

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

On December 10, 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today, Universal Human Rights Month is celebrated annually in December.

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Oct 2021
Sustainable plastics : environmental assessments of biobased, biodegradable, and recycled plastics Plastic free : the inspiring story of a global environmental movement and why it matters Mare Plasticum - the Plastic Sea: Combatting Plastic Pollution through Science and Art

Recycling plastics

Curated by: Gayle Bradbeer

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Sustainable plastics : environmental assessments of biobased, biodegradable, and recycled plastics

Recycling plastics | Oct 2021

Curated by: Gayle Bradbeer

Plastics are ubiquitous in today's world. From microplastics in the snows of the arctic to rafts of plastic objects floating and degrading in the oceans, they are everywhere and many processes have…

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Nov 2021
Stephen Hawking: A Life in Science Maverick: a biography of Thomas Sowell Mark O. Hatfield: Oregon statesman

Inspirational Role Models

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

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Stephen Hawking: A Life in Science

Inspirational Role Models | Nov 2021

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

We invite you to check out our Discover New Books, created for Inspirational Role Models Month because having someone who inspires you to be the best version of yourself is always a positive thing.

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Sep 2021
Climate change and social inequality: the health and social costs of global warming Oxford weather and climate since 1767 The discovery of global warming

Climate and Weather

Curated by: Diane Fritz

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Climate change and social inequality: the health and social costs of global warming

Climate and Weather | Sep 2021

Curated by: Diane Fritz

Climate and weather are two different things, but they both influence how we live. Climate dictates our overall lifestyle, while weather tells us whether we wear a jacket or not. To help you explore…

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Sep 2021
Women and Leadership: Real Lives, Real Lessons Contemporary Taiwanese Women Writers: An Anthology Bauhaus Women: A Global PErspective

Women for Change

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

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Women and Leadership: Real Lives, Real Lessons

Women for Change | Sep 2021

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

These ebooks convey the reality, power, and truth of lives of women around the globe. We invite you to check out these Discover New books to find out what women face on their way to success and get…

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