The first book to closely examine the influence TeenSet had on popular music and cultural commentary as well as the value of teen fan magazines

In this volume, Sara Potter uses the idea of the muse from Greek mythology and the cyborg from posthuman theory to consider the portrayal of female characters and their bodies in Mexican art and literature from the 1920s to the present, examining genres including science fiction, cyberpunk, and popular fiction.

America is facing an epidemic of loneliness and isolation, with troubling effects on our mental and physical health. How do we create spaces for people to come together—to open our minds, understand our differences, and exchange ideas?
 
Shamichael Hallman argues that the public library may be our best hope for bridging these divides and creating strong, inclusive communities. While public libraries have long been thought of as a place for a select few, increasingly they are playing an essential role in building social cohesion, promoting civic renewal, and advancing the ideals of a healthy democracy. Many are reimagining themselves in new and innovative ways, actively reaching out to the communities they serve.
 
Meet Me at the Library offers us a revealing look at one of our most important civic institutions and the social and civic impact they must play if we are to heal our divided nation.
 

Illegalized situates undocumented youth movements’ trajectories in the twenty-first century. It invites readers to explore how undocumented youth activists changed the way immigrant rights are discussed in the United States today.

An innovative collection of archival poetry, House of Grace, House of Blood weaves images and documents from the 1782 massacre of pacifist Delawares in Gnadenhutten, Ohio into poems that explore contradictions: settler colonists and Indigenous people; violence and reconciliation; body and spirit; history and silence. Ultimately, these poems not only reconstruct an important historical event, but they also put pressure on the archive, asking us to question not only what is remembered, but how history is remembered—and who is forgotten from it.

This groundbreaking book reframes five hundred years of western Nicaraguan history by giving gender and sexuality the attention they deserve. González-Rivera decenters nationalist narratives of triumphant mestizaje and argues that western Nicaragua’s LGBTQIA+ history is a profoundly Indigenous one.

An immersive journey into the stunning beauty, rich biodiversity, and fragile ecosystems of Dry Tortugas National Park, this book combines captivating photographs with insightful narratives to highlight a remote archipelago that has profound ecological significance.

An empowering guide for Autistic teens and young adults transitioning into adulthood, with tips on successful allyship for friends and family. With real-life experiences from the Autistic community, this encouraging book is what you need to ensure home, education, work, and social experiences support your independence in the best way possible.

Coming soon, the firsthand account of a studio insider’s adventures in movie marketing

The fourteen literary memoirs collected in Virginia’s Apple explore pivotal episodes across poet and writer Judith Barrington’s life. Artfully crafted, each one stands alone yet they are linked—characters reappear and, taken together, the pieces create a larger narrative.

The Wild East explores the social, political, and environmental changes in the Great Smoky Mountains during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This revised edition is updated with information about new research and initiatives that are restoring native plants and wildlife populations in the twenty-first century.

The Lights on the Tipple Are Going Out documents the tumultuous struggle of one coal-mining region to stave off economic ruin in the face of changing times and technologies.

A fictional return to the unsettling world of Franz Kafka’s iconic unfinished novel, The Castle

Fresh perspectives on the implications of gender and race in US military history from a diverse group of scholars in the field of war and society

A sumptuously illustrated and vivid account of the deep ties that bridge the histories and cultures of two colorful and storied port cities
 

An essential study focused on theories of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality in the work of contemporary Caribbean women writers

An interrogation exposing the endangered identity of Black America’s capital city

A first-of-its-kind collection of interviews that documents Noé’s engagement with the feverish reception of his work and received ideas about his life and politics

A nuanced portrait of McFarlane’s polarizing character shown through collected interviews with the renowned comics creator

Walter Anderson’s bold visual translation of the Lewis Carroll classic, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland