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Stories with Corazón

Curated by: Teresa McGinley

Delve into the rich and vibrant world of Latinx and Hispanic literature with our curated collection of exceptional titles from some of today's most celebrated authors of Latin American descent. This diverse selection showcases the breadth of voices and stories that define contemporary Latinx and Hispanic literature, spanning multiple generations, countries and experiences.

Dynamic cover for "Jabberwalking" by Juan Felipe Herrera features bold text over vibrant splashes of color, suggesting movement and creativity.

Cover of "The Sons of El Rey" features a white and pink luchador mask against a red-orange background, conveying drama and intrigue.

Comic book cover titled "Tales of the Orishas" shows vibrant characters in dynamic action poses, wielding weapons against a dramatic celestial background.

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Discover New Books

September Discover New Books…

Curated by: Noelle Nelson

Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought for the…

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Discover New Books

August Discover New Books 2025

Curated by: Noelle Nelson

Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought for the…

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Jacque Composanto

Collection Development Librarian

Curated: Solarpunk Futures

Teresa McGinley

Collections Development Librarian

Curated: Illustrating Diverse Voices

Kelsey Brett

Discovery Systems and Metadata Department Head

Curated: The Undocumented Student Experience

Katy DiVittorio

Collection Development and Strategies Department Head

Curated: The Undocumented Student Experience

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Mar 2023

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Memories of Childhood

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

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Memories of Childhood | Mar 2023

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

Did you know that Auraria Library has a collection of children's and young adult literature? The section includes thousands of books on a variety of topics,

Mar 2023

Letterpress Revolution: The Politics of Anarchist Print Culture

Mendings

Seamus Heaney’s American Odyssey (Routledge Studies in Irish Literature)

March Discover New Books

Curated by: Torrie Ogilvie

Letterpress Revolution: The Politics of Anarchist Print Culture

March Discover New Books | Mar 2023

Curated by: Torrie Ogilvie

Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought for the month of March!

Feb 2023

Asians in Colorado: A History of Persecution and Perseverance in the Centennial

Framing Asian Studies: geopolitics and institutions

The Birth of Korean Cool: how one nation is conquering the world through pop culture

Asian Studies

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo, Torrie Ogilvie

Asians in Colorado: A History of Persecution and Perseverance in the Centennial

Asian Studies | Feb 2023

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo, Torrie Ogilvie

This month, we would like to highlight our Asian Studies collection and the range of cultures represented in our fiction and non-fiction print books and eBooks

Feb 2023

Symbols and myth-making in modernity: deep culture in modern art and action

Uncomfortable Television

Raving

February Discover New Books

Curated by: Cate Johnson

Symbols and myth-making in modernity: deep culture in modern art and action

February Discover New Books | Feb 2023

Curated by: Cate Johnson

Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought for the month of February!

Jan 2023

Wellness by design: a room-by-room guide to optimizing your home for health, fitness, and happiness

Yoga: your questions answered

Yoga for the inflexible male: a how-to guide book cover

New Year, New You

Curated by: Cate Johnson

Wellness by design: a room-by-room guide to optimizing your home for health, fitness, and happiness

New Year, New You | Jan 2023

Curated by: Cate Johnson

Start the new year off right by taking care of oneself, managing stress, and creating healthy routines. Make healthy habits this month and see how much better

Jan 2023

Women in Wildlife Science: Building Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Women and martial art in Japan

The White Mosque: A Memoir

January Discover New books

Curated by: Torrie Ogilvie

Women in Wildlife Science: Building Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

January Discover New books | Jan 2023

Curated by: Torrie Ogilvie

Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought for the month of January!

Dec 2022

Latina/o college student leadership emerging: theory, promising practice

Dare to lead: brave work, tough conversations, whole hearts

Rule breaker : rebellious leadership for the future of work

Leadership

Curated by: Katy DiVittorio , Torrie Ogilvie

Latina/o college student leadership emerging: theory, promising practice

Leadership | Dec 2022

Curated by: Katy DiVittorio , Torrie Ogilvie

Here are some resources to help you explore your own leadership styles and learn about various leadership journeys.

Dec 2022

Consumption

Cryptocurrency and public policy: implications for democracy and governance

What can we know about sex?: a Lacanian study of sex and gender

December Discover New Books

Curated by: Cate Johnson

Consumption

December Discover New Books | Dec 2022

Curated by: Cate Johnson

Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought for the month of December!

Nov 2022

K-pop Dance: fandoming yourself on social media

Dance and Activism: a century of radical dance across the world

Stage management basics: a primer for performing arts stage managers

Am I the Drama? A Spotlight…

Curated by: Cate Johnson, Torrie Ogilvie

K-pop Dance: fandoming yourself on social media

Am I the Drama? A Spotlight on Performance | Nov 2022

Curated by: Cate Johnson, Torrie Ogilvie

Theatre! Dance! Opera! Comedy! All these subjects, and more, are waiting in the wings to upstage your latest fixation.

Nov 2022

Game Design Deep Dive: Free-to-Play

Go With the Flow

STANDING BEAR'S QUEST FOR FREEDOM : THE FIRST CIVIL RIGHTS VICTORY FOR NATIVE AMERICANS

November Discover New Books

Curated by: Torrie Ogilvie

Game Design Deep Dive: Free-to-Play

November Discover New Books | Nov 2022

Curated by: Torrie Ogilvie

Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought in the last month!

Oct 2022

Mexican Whiteboy

Esperanza Rising

The Undocumented Americans

National Hispanic Heritage…

Curated by: Paul Schonwald

Mexican Whiteboy

National Hispanic Heritage Month | Oct 2022

Curated by: Paul Schonwald

This month, our staff picks celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, also known as Latinx Heritage Month.

Sep 2022

The Bluest Eye

Book Banning in 21st Century America

Controversial books in K-12 classrooms and libraries

Banned Books Week

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

The Bluest Eye

Banned Books Week | Sep 2022

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

The phrase, "banned or challenged books" can be confusing.

Aug 2022

Newton . Faraday . Einstein: From Classical Physics To Modern Physics

The Emerging Technology of Big Data: Its Impact as a Tool for ICT Development

Algebra and Trigonometry

Exploring Science Resources

Curated by: Mozhdeh Saffari

Newton . Faraday . Einstein: From Classical Physics To Modern Physics

Exploring Science Resources | Aug 2022

Curated by: Mozhdeh Saffari

As fall semester approaches, you may need to know more about the library resources.

Jul 2022

The New World of Jazz: Naxos Jazz Sampler 2000

The French Chef Cookbook

Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power

Staff Favorites

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo

The New World of Jazz: Naxos Jazz Sampler 2000

Staff Favorites | Jul 2022

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo

Enjoy some of your library staff's favorite books, ebooks, videos, and music from our collection! From jazz music to French cooking to activist films to

Jul 2022

Thirteen clocks: how race united the colonies and made the Declaration of Independence

Franklin & Washington: the founding partnership

In the hands of the people: Thomas Jefferson and the art of citizenship

July 4th: Birth of American…

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

Thirteen clocks: how race united the colonies and made the Declaration of Independence

July 4th: Birth of American Independence | Jul 2022

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day