#excellence in nonfiction

[wellesleybooks]

The Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction 

The Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction and the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction were established in 2012 to recognize the best fiction and nonfiction books for adult readers published in the U.S. the previous year.

Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

We Were Once a Family by Roxanna Asgarian

#andrew carnegie medal #american library association #excellence in nonfiction #excellence in fiction #amanda peters #roxanna asgarian #berry pickers #we were once a family

[desdasiwrites]

#book quote of the day #rebecca makkai #the great believers #aids epidemic #aids crisis #historical fiction #lgbtq literature #1980s #lgbtqia+ #contemporary literature #Stonewall Book Award winner #Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction winner #award winning books #gay fiction #book quotes #booklr

[tenth-sentence]

John of Salisbury (1120-80) conceded that women excelled at hunting with hawks and falcons, which indicated to him that the sport was 'effeminate and not worth the pains spent on it'.

"Normal Women: 900 Years of Making History" - Philippa Gregory

#book quote #normal women #philippa gregory #nonfiction #john of salisbury #12th century #excellence #hunting #hawks #falcons #falconry #sport #effeminate #sexism

[officialjamesflint]

11 uwu hard mode: nothing music related ^^

11: What non-fiction books do you like if any?

ahaha you've fallen into my tricksy trap, which is that i actually mostly read non-music nonfiction books in my free time >:) there are a ton that I've read and enjoyed but my top favorite of all time is probably "same-sex unions in premodern europe" by john boswell! i also just read "let the record show" by sarah schulman which is a prose-ification of interviews from the ACT UP Oral History Project and is also so fascinating and well written

#tam answers #i'm cheating and putting my music nonfiction reccs in here >:) #queering the pitch is a super epic collection of early queer musicology scholarship and i abosrbed that book like a Sponge #and i just read a really excellent biography of aaron copland by howard pollack that was written in 1999 #but actually talks about his queerness in a really thoughtful way :O #and alexander poznansky has a tchaikovsky biography that i haven't read yet #but his tchiaky scholarship is quite good

[ambientsoundtrackfan]

books I listened to this year:

Hunger by Roxane Gay (read by author)

Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates (read by author)

Uncanny Valley by Anna Wiener

Hiking with Nietzsche by John Kaag

Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh (read by author)

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath ( read by Maggie Gyllenhaal)

#between the world and me + uncanny valley + the bell jar were also excellently narrated imo #I also love listening to an author read their own work #I love memoir audiobooks but imo I find modern fiction or intense nonfiction to be slightly difficult #probably because I like to do chores or cook while im listening #on the list to listen to a song of ice and fire series tho because its perfect #2022 #bookblogging #books

[sparkylurkdragon]

Me: *reading The Invisible Siege* This first section on the ancient history of coronaviruses is fascinating. I’m especially in awe of the idea that one might have caused a pandemic that was misidentified as influenza but is now one of the human coronaviruses that just causes a cold.

Me: *continuing to read The Invisible Siege* Ah, I have vague memories of SARS and MERS. Some of the bureaucracy encountered during both epidemics in both my homeland of the United States and in the affected regions is infuriating in a distant kind of way.

Me: *continuing to Part III of The Invisible Siege* AH. I SUDDENLY REMEMBER THE EXACT THE MOMENT I REALIZED SHIT WAS GETTING REAL. IT WAS WHEN MY DAD SAID I SHOULD PROBABLY HOLD OFF ON ORDERING SALTY LEMON DROPS FROM MALAYSIA BECAUSE THAT PART OF THE WORLD WAS HAVING BAD TIMES. IT IS USUALLY MY JOB TO BE ANXIOUS ABOUT DISEASES AND MY NORMALLY VERY CHILL DAD GETTING WORRIED WAS THE SIGN. I DO NOT LIKE THIS.

Me: *...continuing to read The Invisible Siege*

#meatspace sparky #my dad #sparky reads #sparky reads nonfiction #covid 19 #infectious disease #this is an excellent book folks

[thechrysalisbrewproject]

BREW Nonfiction Book Excellence Award 2024 Results

The BREW Nonfiction Book Excellence Award 2024 recognizes nonfiction works of unique perspectives and compelling insights. Here are the winners of the award, which captured the essence of human experience, shared knowledge, and inspired readers worldwide.

The literary world is also a landscape of profound stories, insightful narratives, and impactful voices. This is where the BREW Nonfiction Book Excellence Award 2024 celebrates authors who have offered unique perspectives and compelling insights through their nonfiction works. Amongst a myriad of exceptional submissions, the following winners have stood out, captured the essence of human…

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#award-winning books #brew awards #brew book awards #brew nonfiction book excellence award #dailyprompt #featured #international book awards #the chrysalis brew project

[midshipmank]

i am over halfway through 4/7 books i’m reading, yet i have not finished a book in over a month….

#2/4 are nonfiction & only 1 is really fun in anyway #meaning it’s queer ya fantasy & would probably take me no time to finish if i just sat down and read it #the other books on the other hand…. #i’m mostly focused on the dovekeepers rn because i have an audiobook #but i also kind of like to savor this one because like #i know the end. and it’s not exactly a fun ride getting there either #but it’s been good so far #excellent historical research #books

[whats-in-a-sentence]

When William Charles Wentworth sent an angry impeachment of the Governor to London, Jones' name was among the Landed Proprietors and Merchants of the Colony who signed a grovelling address to Darling, accusing his critics of encouraging a second Rum Rebellion:

It has been with deep regret that we have long observed every measure of your Excellency grossly vituperated by licentious public writers in a manner calculated to inflame the minds of the lower orders of the community against your Excellency's Administration, and to produce discontent and insubordination among the prisoners of the Crown.

"Killing for Country: A Family History" - David Marr

#book quotes #killing for country #david marr #nonfiction #william charles wentworth #angry #impeachment #governor #london #richard jones #landed proprietors and merchants of the colony #grovelling #ralph darling #rum rebellion #regret #your excellency #licentious #discontent #insubordination

[hotniatheron]

I love to read Patrick's work because I get the distinct impression that he's a beloved asshole just like Anthony.

#empire of pain and say nothing are 2 of my fave nonfiction books. even with my criticism of them #i think Patrick Radden Keefe is an excellent writer and idk...fair in a very practical almost cruel way #idk. kind of like how Anthony wasn't really a journalist but his writing seemed to say something others didn't

[desdasiwrites]

– Rebecca Makkai, The Great Believers

#book quote of the day #rebecca makkai #the great believers #historical fiction #lgbtqia literature #contemporary fiction #1980s #lgbtqia+ #Stonewall Book Award winner #Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction winner #female authors

[kamreadsandrecs]

#books #bernstein excellence in journalism award #journalism #nonfiction

[kammartinez]

#books #bernstein excellence in journalism award #nonfiction

[makingqueerhistory]

Queer Books Challenged in Florida Schools and Libraries

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Gender Queer: A Memoir, Maia Kobabe: Now, Gender Queer is here. Maia's intensely cathartic autobiography charts eir journey of self-identity, which includes the mortification and confusion of adolescent crushes, grappling with how to come out to family and society, bonding with friends over erotic gay fanfiction, and facing the trauma and fundamental violation of pap smears.

The Color Purple, Alice Walker: Separated as girls, sisters Celie and Nettie sustain their loyalty to and hope in each other across time, distance and silence. Through a series of letters spanning nearly thirty years, first from Celie to God, then the sisters to each other despite the unknown, the novel draws readers into its rich and memorable portrayals of Celie, Nettie, Shug Avery and Sofia and their experience. The Color Purple broke the silence around domestic and sexual abuse, narrating the lives of women through their pain and struggle, companionship and growth, resilience and bravery.

Julián Is a Mermaid, Jessica Love: While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the mess he makes -- and even more importantly, what will she think about how Julián sees himself? Mesmerizing and full of heart, Jessica Love's author-illustrator debut is a jubilant picture of self-love and a radiant celebration of individuality.

Drama: A Graphic Novel, Raina Telgemeier: Callie loves theater. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's production of Moon over Mississippi, she can't really sing. Instead she's the set designer for the drama department's stage crew, and this year she's determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a middle-school budget. But how can she, when she doesn't know much about carpentry, ticket sales are down, and the crew members are having trouble working together? Not to mention the onstage AND offstage drama that occurs once the actors are chosen. And when two cute brothers enter the picture, things get even crazier!

Cemetery Boys, Aiden Thomas: Yadriel has summoned a ghost, and now he can't get rid of him. When his traditional Latinx family has problems accepting his true gender, Yadriel becomes determined to prove himself a real brujo. With the help of his cousin and best friend Maritza, he performs the ritual himself, and then sets out to find the ghost of his murdered cousin and set it free. However, the ghost he summons is actually Julian Diaz, the school's resident bad boy, and Julian is not about to go quietly into death. He's determined to find out what happened and tie off some loose ends before he leaves. Left with no choice, Yadriel agrees to help Julian, so that they can both get what they want. But the longer Yadriel spends with Julian, the less he wants to let him leave.

I Am Billie Jean King, Brad Meltzer: This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume features Billie Jean King, the world champion tennis player who fought successfully for women's rights. From a young age, Billie Jean King loved sports--especially tennis! But as she got older, she realized that plenty of people, even respected male athletes, didn't take women athletes seriously. She set to prove them wrong and show girls everywhere that sports are for everyone, regardless of gender.

This One Summer, Mariko Tamaki: Every summer, Rose goes with her mom and dad to a lake house in Awago Beach. It's their getaway, their refuge. Rosie's friend Windy is always there, too, like the little sister she never had. But this summer is different. Rose's mom and dad won't stop fighting, and when Rose and Windy seek a distraction from the drama, they find themselves with a whole new set of problems. One of the local teens - just a couple of years older than Rose and Windy - is caught up in something bad... Something life threatening. It's a summer of secrets, and sorrow, and growing up, and it's a good thing Rose and Windy have each other.

Marriage of a Thousand Lies, Sj Sindu: Lucky and her husband, Krishna, are gay. They present an illusion of marital bliss to their conservative Sri Lankan-American families, while each dates on the side. It's not ideal, but for Lucky, it seems to be working. She goes out dancing, she drinks a bit, she makes ends meet by doing digital art on commission. But when Lucky's grandmother has a nasty fall, Lucky returns to her childhood home and unexpectedly reconnects with her former best friend and first lover, Nisha, who is preparing for her own arranged wedding with a man she's never met.

And Tango Makes Three, Peter Parnell: At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same. And with the help of a kindly zookeeper, Roy and Silo got the chance to welcome a baby penguin of their very own.

More Happy Than Not, Adam Silvera: In the months following his father's suicide, sixteen-year-old Aaron Soto can't seem to find happiness again, despite the support of his girlfriend, Genevieve, and his overworked mom. Grief and the smile-shaped scar on his wrist won't let him forget the pain. But when Aaron meets Thomas, a new kid in the neighborhood, something starts to shift inside him. Aaron can't deny his unexpected feelings for Thomas despite the tensions their friendship has created with Genevieve and his tight-knit crew. Since Aaron can't stay away from Thomas or turn off his newfound happiness, he considers taking drastic actions. The Leteo Institute's revolutionary memory-altering procedure will straighten him out, even if it means forgetting who he truly is.

Melissa, Alex Gino: When people look at Melissa, they think they see a boy named George. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl.

Melissa thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. Melissa really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can't even try out for the part... because she's a boy.

With the help of her best friend, Kelly, Melissa comes up with a plan. Not just so she can be Charlotte -- but so everyone can know who she is, once and for all.

A Quick & Easy Guide to Queer & Trans Identities, Mady G, Jules Zuckerberg: In this quick and easy guide to queer and trans identities, cartoonists Mady G and Jules Zuckerberg guide you through the basics of the LGBT+ world! Covering essential topics like sexuality, gender identity, coming out, and navigating relationships, this guide explains the spectrum of human experience through informative comics, interviews, worksheets, and imaginative examples. A great starting point for anyone curious about queer and trans life, and helpful for those already on their own journeys!

This Book Is Gay, Juno Dawson: This candid, funny, and uncensored exploration of sexuality and what it's like to grow up LGBTQ also includes real stories from people across the gender and sexual spectrums, not to mention hilarious illustrations.

Little & Lion, Brandy Colbert: When Suzette comes home to Los Angeles from her boarding school in New England, she's isn't sure if she'll ever want to go back. L.A. is where her friends and family are (as well as her crush, Emil). And her stepbrother, Lionel, who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, needs her emotional support. But as she settles into her old life, Suzette finds herself falling for someone new...the same girl her brother is in love with. When Lionel's disorder spirals out of control, Suzette is forced to confront her past mistakes and find a way to help her brother before he hurts himself--or worse.

King and the Dragonflies, Kacen Callender: Twelve-year-old Kingston James is sure his brother Khalid has turned into a dragonfly. When Khalid unexpectedly passed away, he shed what was his first skin for another to live down by the bayou in their small Louisiana town. Khalid still visits in dreams, and King must keep these secrets to himself as he watches grief transform his family.

It would be easier if King could talk with his best friend, Sandy Sanders. But just days before he died, Khalid told King to end their friendship, after overhearing a secret about Sandy-that he thinks he might be gay. "You don't want anyone to think you're gay too, do you?"

Sorted: Growing Up, Coming Out, and Finding My Place: A Transgender Memoir, Jackson Bird: An unflinching and endearing memoir from LGBTQ+ advocate Jackson Bird about how he finally sorted things out and came out as a transgender man.When Jackson Bird was twenty-five, he came out as transgender to his friends, family, and anyone in the world with an internet connection. Assigned female at birth and raised as a girl, he often wondered if he should have been born a boy. Jackson didn't share this thought with anyone because he didn't think he could share it with anyone.

The Black Flamingo, Dean Atta: Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. All his life, he's navigated what it means to be Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican--but never quite feeling Greek or Black enough.

As he gets older, Michael's coming out is only the start of learning who he is and where he fits in. When he discovers the Drag Society, he finally finds where he belongs--and the Black Flamingo is born

Explore the full list here.

#queer history #queer #lgbt #lgbt history #gay history #lesbian history #transgender history #transgender #making queer history

[gobbogoo]

How Good Can The TF2 Mercenaries Read?

Heavy: PHD-level reading comprehension! ...in Russian. Knows how to read only basic English, mainly what's relevant to his job. Enjoys writing simple messages to the enemy on the bomb cart. (Dear Red, yer dead!)

Scout: Barely literate. Knows basics necessary for children's comics, but gets caught up on stuff like "ch = sh" in words like "machine," or the extra "b" on the end of "bomb." Mostly relies in guess-work.

Medic: Can read and write both English and German, although his knowledge of the prior stems primarily from medical vocabulary. Has to concentrate when reading more dense English texts.

Spy: Can fluently read English, French, Spanish, Morse Code, and several other languages. The most literate of the team by a long shot.

Engineer: Excellent reading comprehension and vocabulary, as well as an understanding of technical writing. Poetry and metaphor fly right over his head, though. If you're trying to say something, just say it! Sticks strictly to nonfiction.

Sniper: Average reading/writing comprehension. Values books both for information/entertainment and toilet paper/kindling.

Soldier: Has a child's writing/reading comprehension (nothing above a single syllable) UNLESS the text is related to military lingo or legal jargon, both of which he will understand but wildly misinterpret. He often gets bored after the first sentence, so he just guesses what the rest of the text is about and then fully believes that guess with 110% of his soul.

Demoman: Slightly better reading comprehension then Sniper, due to a childhood spent studying chemistry, ballistics, Scottish history, and the Bombinomicon that one time. Nowadays, he isn't often sober enough to make out the words, though. Has memorized the blurry shapes of all the chemicals he uses.

Pyro: A weird case. Pyro-Vision Goggles tells us that Pyro perceives written language as variations of "mmmph," however they seem to derive some meaning from this as they're seen reading a newspaper in the comics. Presumably whatever they "read" is different from what's actually written, though, so it's still inaccurate to say they know how to read English.

BONUS:

Pauling: Has fully mastered speed-reading, and spends a great deal of her time writing/reading documents. She's also a huge fantasy nerd, but hasn't had time to read any in years.

Saxton Hale: Has surprisingly sound reading comprehension, but has Bidwell read everything for him whenever possible. Also authors the official Saxton Hale comics through dictation, but never writes any of it personally to avoid liability.

The Administrator: [Classified]

#tf2 #team fortress 2 #headcanon #valve #tf2 soldier #soldier tf2 #tf2 scout #scout tf2 #tf2 medic #medic tf2 #tf2 heavy #heavy tf2 #tf2 pyro #pyro tf2 #tf2 spy #spy tf2 #tf2 demoman #demoman tf2 #tf2 sniper #sniper tf2 #tf2 engineer #engineer tf2 #saxton hale #tf2 saxton hale #miss pauling #tf2 pauling #the administrator #tf2 administrator #bidwell #tf2 bidwell

[mars-and-the-theoi]

Low energy Devotional Acts for when you don’t have a lot of energy (or time, or money, etc.) pt. 8

🌾Demeter🌾

- if able go on a walk and enjoy the outdoors doesn’t have to be anywhere fancy it could literally just be a walk around the block

- if you can’t go on a walk either sit outside for a bit or just open some windows for some fresh air

- play farming simulator (you think I’m joking but I’m not) or watch vids of ppl playing it

- watch documentaries or do a deep dive on farming and all the stuff that goes with it (maybe you’re wanting to know more about tractors, or farming techniques over the years, etc.)

- if able attend a farmer’s market or look into any that are in your area you don’t necessarily need to buy anything you could just go look around (I do that regularly)

- learn about the role of a farmer and what it’s like to be a farmer (I worked on a farm for a bit in high school and while I loved it I couldn’t do it as a living it takes a very special someone to do it) and look up ways you can support them

- learn about the native plants in your area

- watch foraging videos and learn about it (how to safely do it especially, if it’s something you wish to do at some point)

- if able support local farmers by buying their products (I know here in wi it’s not uncommon for farm stands to pop up this time of year and they sell all sorts of stuff for good prices! One in my town sells the best corn and for only $1 a piece which is perfect)

- point out cows, horses, sheep, goats, etc. while going by them in the car

- learn about homesteading and watch videos about it (though I will issue a heads up that some of these folks veer into uh….’crunchy’ beliefs so just be careful I guess)

- look up recipes you’re interested in trying, try to write your own recipe, or cook something using a family recipe/you’d own recipe if able

- enjoy a fruit, vegetable, or grain/bread product! Have some toast with jelly/jam! Have a salad! A fruit cup! The fruit/veggies can be frozen as well. It’s still that fruit/veggie.

- listen to a devotional playlist for Her

- listen to nature soundscapes

🦉Athena🦉

- learn your rights and by the gods I can’t stress this enough (if you rent learn your tenants rights, learn your workers rights, etc.)

- watch a war movie, show, or documentary (plugging Band of Brothers again because there’s some examples of excellent leadership and all that)

- read or listen to an audiobook about war (can be fiction or nonfiction- my personal favorite is Conversations With Major Dick Winters it’s great)

- listen to a devotional playlist for Her

- is there a weapon you’re interested in? Or maybe a style of combat? Or something else pertaining to combat? Read about it! Watch a video about it!

- if able pick up a handicraft of some sort: knitting, crocheting, sewing, etc.)

- if unable to do that watch tutorial videos for it (I can knit but can’t crochet to save my life but I love watching crocheting videos)

- read or listen to an audiobook about literally anything

- if you’re a student, and are able, do some studying

- or just watch documentaries or read articles and such about stuff that interests you

- if able play a strategy game if unable to do so look up videos for techniques for strategy games you like and pick up some new tricks for when you next play!

- if able do a puzzle (can be as simple or complex as you want)

- if able do something like a word search, sudoko, crossword, etc.

#hellenic polytheism #helpol #hellenic pagan #hellenic pantheon #hellenic paganism #low energy low effort devotional acts #cause we all have those times where we just need something simple #athena deity #athena worship #demeter deity #demeter worship