Non-fiction Audiobooks

She Persisted: Maya Lin

"Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Maya Lin! Maya Lin is known throughout the world as the creator of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. But many people objected to her gender, age, race, and more when she was chosen to design the memorial. Still, she persisted, and her design stands out today as one of the most memorable monuments in the country. In this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Grace Lin, listeners learn about the amazing life of Maya Lin--and how she persisted.    Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, along with a list of ways that readers can follow in Maya Lin's footsteps and make a difference!   And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted!"

Chelsea Clinton, Grace Lin (Author), Chelsea Clinton, Samantha Tan (Narrator)

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Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen: The Seaside Corpse

"For young detective Aggie Morton and her friend Hector, an opportunity to dig up fossils becomes even more thrilling when a corpse washes ashore in this fourth book in the Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen series, inspired by the life of Agatha Christie as a child and her most popular creation, Hercule Poirot. For fans of Enola Holmes. After an invigorating but not exactly restful trip to a Yorkshire spa during which she survived a near brush with death and foiled a murderer, aspiring writer Aggie Morton and her friend Hector are thrilled to have the opportunity to stay at a camp by the sea and watch real paleontologists at work. The famed husband and wife team of the Blenningham-Crewes are about to become even more famous with the recovery of the fossilized bones of an ichthyosaur from the sea by Lyme Regis. This news has already caught the attention of an American millionaire, a British museum and a travelling circus owner, who each want the bones for their own collections. Tensions are running high throughout the camp, from the cook, to the collectors, to the Blenningham-Crewes themselves, and become downright dangerous after Aggie and Hector make a discovery of their own: a body on the beach. Not a fossil, but a human body."

Marthe Jocelyn (Author), Sarah English (Narrator)

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Finally, Something Mysterious

"The best mysteries can only be solved with your best friends. The perfect summer read for fans of Stuart Gibbs. Paul Marconi has always thought that Bellwood was a strange town, but also a boring one. Not much for an eleven-year-old to do. Fires are burning nearby, Paul's parents are obsessed with winning a bratwurst contest, and his best friend, one of the founding members of their only-child detective club, the One and Onlys, is about to acquire a younger sister, sort of undoing their whole reason for existing. But then! Hundreds of rubber duckies have appeared on the lawn of poor Mr. Babbage without any explanation. Finally! There is something that Paul and his friends can actually investigate. In the face of all these bizarre occurrences, Paul is convinced that uncovering who deposited the duckies will finally bring some sense to what has become an upside-down world. Soon the three friends have a long list of suspects, all with their own motives, but no clear culprit. When everything comes to a head at the town's annual Bellwood Bratwurst Bonanza, Paul discovers that some things don't have an easy explanation and not every mystery can be solved. A perfect summer story about friends, amateur sleuthing, and a whole lot of rubber duckies. "The perfect mix of hilarious and heartwarming-kids won't be able to get enough of Paul and his friends' Bellwood adventures."-Elsie Chapman, author of All the Ways Home 'Delightful fun for budding mystery fans.'--Kirkus 'A diverting mystery with clever misdirection that will keep readers guessing until the end.'--The Bulletin 'The quirkiness of the premise and the light, punny humor give the narrative its momentum.'--Booklist 'The One and Onlys seem primed to become a popular trio among readers who enjoy an old-fashioned whodunit.'--Publishers Weekly"

Doug Cornett (Author), Maxwell Glick (Narrator)

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Invisible: A Graphic Novel

"For fans of Twins and Allergic, a must-have graphic novel audio adaptation about five very different students who are forced together by their school to complete community service... and may just have more in common than they thought. Can five overlooked kids make one big difference? There’s George: the brain Sara: the loner Dayara: the tough kid Nico: the rich kid And Miguel: the athlete And they’re stuck together when they’re forced to complete their school’s community service hours. Although they’re sure they have nothing in common with one another, some people see them as all the same . . . just five Spanish-speaking kids. Then they meet someone who truly needs their help, and they must decide whether they are each willing to expose their own secrets to help . . . or if remaining invisible is the only way to survive middle school. This Breakfast Club–inspired story by Christina Diaz Gonzalez, award-winning author of Concealed, and Gabriela Epstein, illustrator of two Baby-Sitters Club graphic novel adaptations, is a must-have graphic novel audio edition about unexpected friendships and being seen for who you really are."

Christina Diaz Gonzalez (Author), Andres Hinspeter-Seda, Christian Barillas, Lisset Díaz, Noah Rico, Sarah Tie (Narrator)

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Pippa Park Crush at First Sight

"Meet Korean American Pippa Park in the second book of this compelling drama-filled middle school series about friendships, bullying, crushes, and family. Pippa Park picks up right where she left off . . . trying to balance basketball, school, friends, working at the struggling family laundromat, and fitting in. Eliot, her math tutor—and the cutest boy at school—is finally paying attention to her. And Marvel—her childhood friend—is making her required volunteering much more interesting. But things with the Royals, her new friends and teammates who rule the school, still feel a bit rocky. Especially because Caroline, a head Royal, would like nothing more than to see Pippa fail. So when Pippa is faced with hosting the annual Christmas Eve party that could make or break her social life, how can she say no? Will Pippa make enough money to cover the costs while juggling crushes and everything else? With courage and determination, Pippa sets out to host the party, find the perfect dress, pick the right boy, and stay true to her real self."

Erin Yun (Author), Jennifer Sun Bell (Narrator)

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I'll Be There (And Let's Make Friendship Bracelets): A Girl's Guide to Making and Keeping Real-Life

"Read by the authors. In a challenging world, making friends as a kid is tough. Luckily, authors Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston are back with a new spin on their successful friendship book for women--this time to help tween and teen girls struggling with those awkward adolescent years gain their courage and confidence by learning to make real and lasting connections with friends. An honest and humorous take on the connection between self-acceptance and community, I'll Be There (And Let's Make Friendship Bracelets) is a how-to for practicing time-tested skills to establish quality friendships and navigate their ups and downs. For any girl who's ever felt uncomfortable in their own skin or is still healing from 'friendship hurt,' this book will teach them - how to find and keep friends who accept and love them for who they are; - the importance of making friends off screen; - to stay confident and kind in the thick of mean-girl culture; and - how to 'break up' with comparison and become a cheerleader for their friends. I'll Be There (And Let's Make Friendship Bracelets) will encourage and reassure girls by showing them the value and importance of healthy friendships. Whether breaking it down independently or in a friend group, they're guaranteed to connect with the book's insightful activities and candid content. From the supermom team that brought you I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants) comes a compulsively readable and highly interactive map for girlhood and friendship with a clear message: life in our crazy and chaotic 'plugged-in' world is more fulfilling surrounded by real-life friends. Fun quizzes, word searches, infographics, journaling prompts, coloring pages, and a how-to guide for creating DIY friendship bracelets are included in the audiobook companion PDF download."

Amy Weatherly, Jess Johnston (Author), Amy Weatherly, Jess Johnston (Narrator)

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Dinged

"A star football player watches his father deteriorate from injuries he suffered playing the very same sport Caleb Springer is the up-and-coming star freshman quarterback on the high school football team, which isn't a surprise considering his dad, Sammy Springer, was an NFL superstar and is now the town celebrity. College scouts are already snooping around Caleb, and his future seems set. But just as Caleb's glory days begin, his dad starts to change. He's forgetting things and getting angry at random times. Caleb is forced to confront a bleak possibility: The sport that gives him so much status and self-worth might be the cause of his dad's strange behavior. Will Caleb keep playing the sport of his dreams, even if he knows how dangerous it can be?"

Tommy Greenwald (Author), Carly Robins, Ramon De Ocampo (Narrator)

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Powwow Day

"In this uplifting, contemporary Native American story, River is recovering from illness and can’t dance at the powwow this year. Will she ever dance again? River wants so badly to dance at powwow day as she does every year. In this uplifting and contemporary picture book perfect for beginning readers, follow River’s journey from feeling isolated after an illness to learning the healing power of community. Additional information explains the history and functions of powwows, which are commonplace across the United States and Canada and are open to both Native Americans and non-Native visitors. Author Traci Sorell is a member of the Cherokee Nation, and illustrator Madelyn Goodnight is a member of the Chickasaw Nation."

Traci Sorell (Author), Charley Flyte (Narrator)

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Gus and the Starlight

"A spine-tingling and heart-warming story about friendship and finding your special place in the world. Gus doesn't want to make friends. She also doesn't want to be intrigued by the cat-lady teacher at her new school, or the Riley's Comet project that she and her seaweed-eating science partner are working on together. And she definitely doesn't want to fall in love with her job as the projectionist at the Starlight, a drive-in movie theatre that her family is reviving. Because, knowing Gus's luck, she and her family could be moving on in a day, or a week, or a month. When the ghosts that haunt Mum catch up with them. Or if the Starlight doesn't succeed. Then she'll have to say goodbye. Again. And saying goodbye is too hard. PRAISE FOR GUS AND THE STARLIGHT 'A magical middle-grade book with a feather-light fantastical touch that wonderfully helps the young protagonist figure out their complex and confusing family; the hope they have in their heart for a fresh start, and the ways that the past can haunt and help us. Just - stunning!' - Danielle Binks, award-winning author of The Year the Maps Changed 'An utterly captivating tale of family, friends and a haunted drive-in cinema, told with gentle humour and poignant moments that tug on the heart-strings.' - Kate Forsyth, best-selling and award-winning author of The Chain of Charms series 'What a beautifully-put-together middle grade novel. Victoria has done such a great job of bringing this tale to life. Gus is a wonderful hero and I was cheering for her and the Ables the whole way. This has the perfect mix of feels, humour and pathos, and a sprinkle of supernatural!' - Karen Foxlee, award-winning author of Lenny's Book of Everything and Dragon Skin 'A novel that is as full of heart as it is ghosts. Charming, exciting, poignant. An enchanting debut.' - Rebecca McRitchie, award-winning author of the Whimsy & Woe and Jinxed! series 'A delightfully offbeat ghost story, featuring cinema, snacks, school projects and the joy of second chances.' - Jaclyn Moriarty, award-winning author of The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone 'A moving and haunting read. This magical and quintessentially Australian tale is all about storytelling and how we have the capacity to rewrite our own destinies.' - Yvette Poshoglian, best-selling author of the Ella and Olivia series 'A lovely, quirky, heart-warming story, about ghosts and movies and finding a home.' - Judith Rossell, award-winning author of Withering-by-Sea 'Quirky, sweetly nostalgic and deeply immersive. A book that quickly became a treasured friend.' - Jen Storer, award-winning author of the Truly Tan series"

Victoria Carless (Author), Edwina Wren (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - La Deshonestidad: Los 12 sintomas de la borrachera seca

"Abstinencia significa simplemente dejar de consumir alcohol o la droga a la que se es adicto. Sobriedad significa aprender a vivir en abstinencia mediante un continuo crecimiento emocional que permita alcanzar la madurez. En otras palabras: la suma de la abstinencia y la madurez constituyen la sobriedad. Muchos alcohólicos dejan de beber pero no crecen emocionalmente. Aunque sean abstemios continúan siendo unos bebés emocionales. Estas personas padecen lo que se llama 'El síndrome de la borrachera seca' (sbs). Este síndrome es una forma de neurosis que padece el alcohólico en recuperación quien sólo se conforma con dejar de beber. Impide la plenitud de vida del alcohólico, provoca que persistan sus problemas familiares, laborales y sociales, y que continúen la insatisfacción y la infelicidad. Asimismo, constituye una de las principales causas de recaídas de los alcohólicos."

Oslos Molina (Author), Oslos Molina (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - La culpa: Los 12 sintomas de la borrachera seca

"Abstinencia significa simplemente dejar de consumir alcohol o la droga a la que se es adicto. Sobriedad significa aprender a vivir en abstinencia mediante un continuo crecimiento emocional que permita alcanzar la madurez. En otras palabras: la suma de la abstinencia y la madurez constituyen la sobriedad. Muchos alcohólicos dejan de beber pero no crecen emocionalmente. Aunque sean abstemios continúan siendo unos bebés emocionales. Estas personas padecen lo que se llama 'El síndrome de la borrachera seca' (sbs). Este síndrome es una forma de neurosis que padece el alcohólico en recuperación quien sólo se conforma con dejar de beber. Impide la plenitud de vida del alcohólico, provoca que persistan sus problemas familiares, laborales y sociales, y que continúen la insatisfacción y la infelicidad. Asimismo, constituye una de las principales causas de recaídas de los alcohólicos."

Oslos Molina (Author), Oslos Molina (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - El niño rey: Los 12 sintomas de la borrachera seca

"Abstinencia significa simplemente dejar de consumir alcohol o la droga a la que se es adicto. Sobriedad significa aprender a vivir en abstinencia mediante un continuo crecimiento emocional que permita alcanzar la madurez. En otras palabras: la suma de la abstinencia y la madurez constituyen la sobriedad. Muchos alcohólicos dejan de beber pero no crecen emocionalmente. Aunque sean abstemios continúan siendo unos bebés emocionales. Estas personas padecen lo que se llama 'El síndrome de la borrachera seca' (sbs). Este síndrome es una forma de neurosis que padece el alcohólico en recuperación quien sólo se conforma con dejar de beber. Impide la plenitud de vida del alcohólico, provoca que persistan sus problemas familiares, laborales y sociales, y que continúen la insatisfacción y la infelicidad. Asimismo, constituye una de las principales causas de recaídas de los alcohólicos."

Oslos Molina (Author), Oslos Molina (Narrator)

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