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Pictures of Pride

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo

Pride Month is celebrated every year in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. This commemorative month recognizes how lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals impacted history locally, nationally, and internationally.

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Book cover for "Black Queer & Untold" by Jon Key, featuring abstract red and black artwork with bold white title and subtitle text about designers, artists, and trailblazers. Gender queer: a memoir Two worried characters hide among cacti and flowers under a starry night sky. A spider web with a skull accentuates the eerie atmosphere. Text reads "The Hills of Estrella Roja."
June Discover New Books 2025

Discover New Books

June Discover New Books 2025

Curated by: Kaylie Longley, Noelle Nelson

Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought for the…

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Discover New Books

May Discover New Books 2025

Curated by: Kaylie Longley

Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought for the…

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Teresa McGinley

Collections Development Librarian

Curated: Cheers to Beers: Fermentation Fasci

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Kelsey Brett

Discovery Systems and Metadata Department Head

Curated: The Undocumented Student Experience

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Katy DiVittorio

Collection Development and Strategies Department Head

Curated: The Undocumented Student Experience

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Salahuddin McKloskey

Collection Development Librarian

Curated: Love Your Library!

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Mar 2021
The Butterfly Effect Eat the Beetles Insect Immunology

The Ants Go Marching One by…

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

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The Butterfly Effect

The Ants Go Marching One by One... | Mar 2021

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

March is here and spring is springing up which means the return of many insects. Insects are the most diverse group of animals with more than a million

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Mar 2021
Exploring Raspberry Pi Ten Great Ideas About Chance Math Makers

Mathematics and Computer…

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

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Exploring Raspberry Pi

Mathematics and Computer Science | Mar 2021

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Explore the world of Unity, Linux, and Raspberry Pi with this months Discover New Books on mathematics and Computer Science!

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Feb 2021
Condor The Queen (Stephen Frears) Notorious (Alfred Hitchcock)

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Curated by: Indiana Mezta

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Condor

Behind the Scenes of... | Feb 2021

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

The world of cinema offers much more than what first meets the eye. The Behind the Scenes of TV shows and movies provides an historical and analytical look

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Feb 2021
A Glorious Liberty The Color of Law Advocates of Freedom

Black History Month 2021

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

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A Glorious Liberty

Black History Month 2021 | Feb 2021

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Read about the trials, tribulations, and celebrations of Black History in this month's Discover New Books.

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Jan 2021
The 50 Healthiest Habits and Lifestyle Changes Moving the Needle Mindfulness Pocketbook

New Year: Make it Work for You

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

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The 50 Healthiest Habits and Lifestyle Changes

New Year: Make it Work for You | Jan 2021

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

Embrace the new year with goals and exploration! Whether it's a new hobby, fitness, learning, or reconnecting, Auraria Library has resources to support

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Jan 2021
Infinite Hope: A Black Artist's Journey From World War II to Peace Making History Jewish A Dark History of Tea

Look Back in Time

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

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Infinite Hope: A Black Artist's Journey From World War II to Peace

Look Back in Time | Jan 2021

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

See ancient architecture, study roman battle formations and read the stories of revolutionary people in our January Discover New books!

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Dec 2020
From Aardvarks to Zooxanthellae Hosts and Guests: Poems House of Sugar, House of Stone

Pressing Pause with Poetry

Curated by: Laney Jones, Indiana Mezta

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From Aardvarks to Zooxanthellae

Pressing Pause with Poetry | Dec 2020

Curated by: Laney Jones, Indiana Mezta

Escape the chaos of 2020 with "Pressing Pause with Poetry." Amid a year of unprecedented events, explore the world of poetry through online resources

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Dec 2020
How to Write a BA Thesis Write No Matter What: Advice for Academics Learning by Heart

Learning Techniques

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

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How to Write a BA Thesis

Learning Techniques | Dec 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Ready for finals? Here are some resources on studying and learning techniques from our Discover New Books that can help you go the extra mile! 

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Nov 2020
Notes from the Internet Apocalypse The Big Red Book of Modern Chinese literature Cultured

Variety of Books

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

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Notes from the Internet Apocalypse

Variety of Books | Nov 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Take a break from your textbooks and essays to discover books about a variety of topics from our Fun Reads picks for this month!

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Nov 2020
Data Versus Democracy Weapons of Math Destruction Algorithms of Oppression

Algorithmic Bias

Curated by: Eric Baker, Indiana Mezta, Matthew Mariner

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Data Versus Democracy

Algorithmic Bias | Nov 2020

Curated by: Eric Baker, Indiana Mezta, Matthew Mariner

Uncover the biases in seemingly objective algorithms like Google search. Staff picks at Auraria Library delve into the societal impact and potential harms

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Oct 2020
The Politics of Voter Suppression Voting the Gender Gap The Hidden History of the War on Voting

Voting and Civic Engagement

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

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The Politics of Voter Suppression

Voting and Civic Engagement | Oct 2020

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

Civic engagement means working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values,

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Oct 2020
Barack and Joe Revolutionary : George Washington at War The Matriarch

American Politics and…

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

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Barack and Joe

American Politics and Government | Oct 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Take a look into the lives of politicians and the workings of the American government with our Fun Reads books for this month! 

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Sep 2020
Después del Invierno Leaving Tabasco El Doble

Hispanic Heritage Month 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

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Después del Invierno

Hispanic Heritage Month 2020 | Sep 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15 - Oct 15) by honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico,

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Sep 2020
Ninja Plants Where the Water Goes The Earth in Her Hands

Exploring Nature

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

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Ninja Plants

Exploring Nature | Sep 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Surround yourself with gorgeous greenery without even going outside with books about plants and the environment from our August Discover New picks!

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Sep 2020
Malcolm X: A Biography A Duty to Resist To Shape a New World

Protest Movements

Curated by: Shea Swauger, Gayle Bradbeer

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Malcolm X: A Biography

Protest Movements | Sep 2020

Curated by: Shea Swauger, Gayle Bradbeer

Protest movements in the US are behind some of the most significant social, political, and legal changes since the country was founded.

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