New fiction and nonfiction titles around religion, holidays, sports, and more

Last week you may have read about the new Mayo Clinic Press and Mayo Clinic Press Kids books that were added to Ebooks Minnesota.  This week we're sharing information on several new fiction and non-fiction books for your patrons and students to access.  The Marc records for these and other titles in Ebooks Minnesota are available at Mackin Ebooks Minnesota Digital Collection. 

Newly published, Inside the Minnesota Vikings, accounts the history of the Vikings - including players, coaches, and games.  A sports VIP, learn about the life of player Justin Jefferson, including his early life and accomplishments in Meet Justin Jefferson.  If basketball is your thing, you can read about the history of the Minnesota Timberwolves, including trivia and facts about the team.  The highlight of Minnesota sports teams continues with Minnesota Twins, which explores the history of the team, important moments, players, and accomplishments.  

Part of the Sports all-stars series, Suni Lee, profiles St. Paul's own, U.S. Olympic gymnast, or for the youngest learners and readers - try Sunisa Lee, which highlights Lee as the first Hmong American Olympian.

Recently published books about holidays for elementary and middle levels include Juneteenth, It's Hanukkah!, It's Ramadan!, Celebrating Day of the Dead, Ramadan and Edi al-Fitr: a first look, and several others.  Highlighting many beliefs, A special invitation: all kinds of religions, champions the need for respect for all religions.  For middle and high schools students interested in learning more about the world's 10 most common religions, we've added World religions 101: an overview for teens.  You can find these and many other titles about world religions in Ebooks Minnesota.  

If you're seeking fiction titles that focus on prejudice and racism for teens, Ebooks Minnesota has some new titles available.  The Warriors features a young Native American boy struggling to find a place where he truly belongs.  Indigo and Ida, where Indigo, upon noticing that disciplinary policies at her school seem unfair to students of color, and begins to investigate. Today is different highlights the friendship between a Hmong American and Black girl. 

Many more titles have recently been added around diverse backgrounds and U.S. immigrants.  We will feature those in upcoming issues of the Messenger.