B I T S
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BECOMING


by Michelle Obama

In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world’s most famous address.

CLASSIC NOVELS

THE WAR OF THE WORLDS


by H.G. Wells

When ruthless aliens invade Earth with unstoppable technology, humanity’s only chance lies in resilience, wit, and unexpected allies.

As society crumbles, a lone narrator navigates the chaos, witnessing the collapse of civilization and the desperate struggle for survival. With its vivid descriptions and prophetic themes, this iconic novel explores the fragility of human dominance and the resilience of life,

THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY


by Matt Haig

Imagine a library where every book is a different version of your life—each choice you've made, each path you didn't take.

Imagine a place where you can try out every life you've ever dreamed of, where every choice you've ever regretted can be rewritten.

SING DOWN THE MOON


by Scott O'Dell

"Bright Morning gazed across the beautiful valley that was the home of her tribe. She turned when Black Dog barked, and it was then that she saw the Spanish slavers riding straight toward her."

Scott O'Dell vividly captures the courageous journey of Bright Morning, a young Navajo girl, as she faces capture by Spanish slavers, endures the brutal "Long Walk," and ultimately finds resilience and love amidst the turmoil of her people's displacement.

THE ANSWER IS NO
Short Stories for English Language Learners

by Fredrik Backman

"Lucas is happy. This is a very provoking thing to the world. Because people aren’t supposed to be happy, they’re only supposed to want to be happy, because how otherwise are you supposed to be able to sell things to them? More than anything people are supposed to pretend to be happy on the internet so that other people are reminded of how unhappy they themselves are by comparison."

A hilarious short story from New York Times bestselling author Fredrik Backman,


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★ Locked Up by U.S. Immigration (ICE)


★ Voices from the
American Resistance

'This is America'
ANTI-AUTHORITARIAN NOVELS:
various genres that explore themes of authoritarianism, resistance, and individual freedom.

1984
by George Orwell

Brave New World
by Aldous Huxley

Fahrenheit 451
by Ray Bradbury

The Handmaid's Tale
by Margaret Atwood

Animal Farm
by George Orwell

“He is not loyal to the United States of America. He does not like this country." “He doesn’t like our laws, he doesn’t like our Constitution, he doesn’t like our people." “If he sees himself going down, he’s going to try to take the whole country with him.” -James Carville

It Can't Happen Here
by Sinclair Lewis

The Iron Heel
by Jack London

Little Brother
by Cory Doctorow

Night Soldiers
by Alan Furst

The Plot Against America
by Philip Roth

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