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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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Sep 2021

Climate change and social inequality: the health and social costs of global warming

Oxford weather and climate since 1767

The discovery of global warming

Climate and Weather

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Climate change and social inequality: the health and social costs of global warming

Climate and Weather | Sep 2021

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Distinguish between climate and weather—climate shapes lifestyle, weather impacts daily choices. Explore resources to delve into these concepts and deepen your

Sep 2021

Women and Leadership: Real Lives, Real Lessons

Contemporary Taiwanese Women Writers: An Anthology

Bauhaus Women: A Global PErspective

Women for Change

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

Women and Leadership: Real Lives, Real Lessons

Women for Change | Sep 2021

Curated by: Madina Kizambayeva

Discover New books to find out what women face on their way to success and get inspired by real stories in different light of life, business, and cultures.

Aug 2021

The Sleeping Giant Awakens

Education for Extinction: American Indians and the Boarding School Experience, 1875-1928

Objects of Survivance: A Material History of the American Indian School Experience

Boarding Schools: A Genocidal…

Curated by: Orlando Archibeque

The Sleeping Giant Awakens

Boarding Schools: A Genocidal Tool | Aug 2021

Curated by: Orlando Archibeque

Heartbreaking reports of unmarked graves of children in Canadian boarding schools have been in the news lately. The remains of some of these children have been

Jun 2021

The Transatlantic Sixties

Summer of Love

A Hard Rain

If You're Going to San…

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

The Transatlantic Sixties

If You're Going to San Francisco... | Jun 2021

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

Explore the "Summer of Love" in 1967, as young people gathered in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury. Dive into the spirit of the era and other significant 1960s

May 2021

Golden Gulag

Are Prisons Obsolete?

Visions of Abolition

What is Abolition?

Curated by: Shea Swauger

Golden Gulag

What is Abolition? | May 2021

Curated by: Shea Swauger

Explore the concept of abolition by engaging with activists and scholars. It's discussed both as a serious policy and at times as a scare tactic.

Apr 2021

Natural Capital and Exploitation of the Deep Ocean

The Ocean Reader : History, Culture, Politics

Microbial Ecology of the Oceans

Ocean History and Happenings

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Natural Capital and Exploitation of the Deep Ocean

Ocean History and Happenings | Apr 2021

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Oceans are home to an abundance of life; even more life than exists on dry land! Discover the long history of our oceans and the events that have happened

Mar 2021

The Butterfly Effect

Eat the Beetles

Insect Immunology

The Ants Go Marching One by…

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

The Butterfly Effect

The Ants Go Marching One by One... | Mar 2021

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

March is here and spring is springing up which means the return of many insects. Insects are the most diverse group of animals with more than a million

Mar 2021

Exploring Raspberry Pi

Ten Great Ideas About Chance

Mathematics and Computer…

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Exploring Raspberry Pi

Mathematics and Computer Science | Mar 2021

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Explore the world of Unity, Linux, and Raspberry Pi with this months Discover New Books on mathematics and Computer Science!

Feb 2021

Condor

The Queen (Stephen Frears)

Notorious (Alfred Hitchcock)

Behind the Scenes of...

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Condor

Behind the Scenes of... | Feb 2021

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

The world of cinema offers much more than what first meets the eye. The Behind the Scenes of TV shows and movies provides an historical and analytical look

Feb 2021

A Glorious Liberty

The Color of Law

Advocates of Freedom

Black History Month 2021

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

A Glorious Liberty

Black History Month 2021 | Feb 2021

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Read about the trials, tribulations, and celebrations of Black History in this month's Discover New Books.

Jan 2021

The 50 Healthiest Habits and Lifestyle Changes

Moving the Needle

Mindfulness Pocketbook

New Year: Make it Work for You

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

The 50 Healthiest Habits and Lifestyle Changes

New Year: Make it Work for You | Jan 2021

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

Embrace the new year with goals and exploration! Whether it's a new hobby, fitness, learning, or reconnecting, Auraria Library has resources to support

Jan 2021

Infinite Hope: A Black Artist's Journey From World War II to Peace

Making History Jewish

A Dark History of Tea

Look Back in Time

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Infinite Hope: A Black Artist's Journey From World War II to Peace

Look Back in Time | Jan 2021

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

See ancient architecture, study roman battle formations and read the stories of revolutionary people in our January Discover New books!

Dec 2020

From Aardvarks to Zooxanthellae

Hosts and Guests: Poems

House of Sugar, House of Stone

Pressing Pause with Poetry

Curated by: Laney Jones, Indiana Mezta

From Aardvarks to Zooxanthellae

Pressing Pause with Poetry | Dec 2020

Curated by: Laney Jones, Indiana Mezta

Escape the chaos of 2020 with "Pressing Pause with Poetry." Amid a year of unprecedented events, explore the world of poetry through online resources

Dec 2020

How to Write a BA Thesis

Write No Matter What: Advice for Academics

Learning by Heart

Learning Techniques

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

How to Write a BA Thesis

Learning Techniques | Dec 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Ready for finals? Here are some resources on studying and learning techniques from our Discover New Books that can help you go the extra mile!

Nov 2020

Notes from the Internet Apocalypse

The Big Red Book of Modern Chinese literature

Cultured

Variety of Books

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Notes from the Internet Apocalypse

Variety of Books | Nov 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Take a break from your textbooks and essays to discover books about a variety of topics from our Fun Reads picks for this month!