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Native American Authors

Curated by: Jacque Composanto

This staff picks highlights the voices of contemporary Native American thinkers and authors. The selected books include non-fiction, fiction, and memoir. This display is intended to show the depth and breadth of current issues and topics within Native America.

Cover of "No Country for Eight-Spot Butterflies" by Julian Aguon, featuring a dark butterfly with spots and colorful human face cut-outs in the background.

Cover of "Good Seeds" by Thomas Pecore Weso. The image features a canoe navigating through tall reeds, capturing a serene, earthy tone.

Cover of "Theorizing Native Studies" featuring abstract art: a figure crouching with animal ears in foreground, a person with a headdress, and a pointing statue.

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Discover New Books

January 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

December 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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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

Salahuddin McKloskey

Collection Development Librarian

Curated: Love Your Library!

More Curated Lists

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!

Nov 2020

Data Versus Democracy

$Weapons of Math Destruction$

Algorithms of Oppression

Algorithmic Bias

Curated by: Eric Baker, Indiana Mezta, Matthew Mariner

Data Versus Democracy

Algorithmic Bias | Nov 2020

Curated by: Eric Baker, Indiana Mezta, Matthew Mariner

Uncover the biases in seemingly objective algorithms like Google search. Staff picks at Auraria Library delve into the societal impact and potential harms

Oct 2020

The Politics of Voter Suppression

Voting the Gender Gap

The Hidden History of the War on Voting

Voting and Civic Engagement

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

The Politics of Voter Suppression

Voting and Civic Engagement | Oct 2020

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

Civic engagement means working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values,

Oct 2020

Barack and Joe

Revolutionary : George Washington at War

The Matriarch

American Politics and…

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Barack and Joe

American Politics and Government | Oct 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Take a look into the lives of politicians and the workings of the American government with our Fun Reads books for this month!

Sep 2020

Después del Invierno

Leaving Tabasco

El Doble

Hispanic Heritage Month 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Después del Invierno

Hispanic Heritage Month 2020 | Sep 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15 - Oct 15) by honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico,

Sep 2020

Ninja Plants

Where the Water Goes

The Earth in Her Hands

Exploring Nature

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Ninja Plants

Exploring Nature | Sep 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Surround yourself with gorgeous greenery without even going outside with books about plants and the environment from our August Discover New picks!

Sep 2020

Malcolm X: A Biography

A Duty to Resist

To Shape a New World

Protest Movements

Curated by: Shea Swauger, Gayle Bradbeer

Malcolm X: A Biography

Protest Movements | Sep 2020

Curated by: Shea Swauger, Gayle Bradbeer

Protest movements in the US are behind some of the most significant social, political, and legal changes since the country was founded.

Aug 2020

Whose Streets?

Do Not Resist

Chokehold : Policing Black Men

Police and Criminal Justice…

Curated by: Lorelle Gianelli, Kelly A. McCusker, Orlando Archibeque

Whose Streets?

Police and Criminal Justice Reform | Aug 2020

Curated by: Lorelle Gianelli, Kelly A. McCusker, Orlando Archibeque

How racism impacts the U.S., this month we are highlighting materials about the U.S. criminal justice system, and in particular police violence, mass

Jun 2020

How to Be an Antiracist

Color of Law

Stamped from the Beginning

Anti-Racism Resource…

Curated by: Lorelle Gianelli

How to Be an Antiracist

Anti-Racism Resource Highlights | Jun 2020

Curated by: Lorelle Gianelli

Auraria Library is proud to state that we have always provided resources on the history and impact of racism in our country.