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13 audiobooks in our catalogue, every one with its narrator named.
See It To Be It: Eleven Champions Leading Women's Sports Today
"Tennis legend Billie Jean King profiles 11 of today’s pioneering athletes in women's sports in this inspiring nonfiction book based on exclusive interviews that will empower athletes and sports fans ages 12 and up. Billie Jean King made history in her 1973 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match against Bobby Riggs. She proved women athletes were as capable, determined, and worth watching as men. Now, she highlights the trailblazing women and nonbinary athletes of today who are proving the same thing every time they play. In See It To Be It, readers will learn about superstars athletes like tennis player Naomi Osaka and WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark, as well as players on the rise, such as Paralympic swimmer McKenzie Coan and Kendall Coyne Schofield of the gold medal–winning US Olympic hockey team. Based on exclusive interviews, this electrifying book shares true stories that will energize young athletes and prove that legends aren’t just born, they’re made—both on and off the playing field. Athletes profiled are Caitlin Clark (basketball), Diana Flores (flag football), Kendall Coyne Schofield (hockey), Midge Purce (soccer), Asjia O’Neal (volleyball), Kelsie Whitmore (baseball), Amit Elor (wrestling), McKenzie Coan (swimming), Nikki Hiltz (track), Chelsea Gray (basketball), and Naomi Osaka (tennis). 'A solid sports nonfiction featuring inspiring stories that will reach athletes and nonathletes alike.'—School Library Journal"
Billie Jean King , Liz Robbins (Author), Tamika Katon-Donegal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 6 hrs 20 mins
Writing Toward Justice: The Life and Reporting of Alice A. Dunnigan
"Meet Alice Dunnigan, a pioneering Black journalist, who spoke truth to power—and earned the respect of President Harry S. Truman. This inspiring nonfiction book for kids ages 7–10 is from award-winning author Peggy Thomas. Alice Dunnigan knew all about injustice—she was the daughter of poor Black sharecroppers in Kentucky. But Alice also knew the key to fighting injustice was to speak out. At 13 years old, she wrote to a Black newspaper asking for a job—and got it! It was only the beginning. After many years of hard work as a teacher, a cleaner, a typist, and a journalist, Alice became the first Black woman in the Capitol Press Corp. But one person was still beyond her grasp, a person who needed to be held accountable: President Truman. Would he keep his promise to support civil rights for Black Americans? By scrimping and saving for a ticket on the president’s cross-country train tour, Alice was able to meet the president and win him over to her cause: justice. Alice Dunnigan used her words as a moving force, writing America toward justice, a journey beautifully captured by author Peggy Thomas. “A thoughtful account of Alice Dunnigan (1906–1983), the first Black female journalist to receive Capitol press credentials. Growing up in Kentucky, the daughter of a sharecropper, young Alice railed against injustice such as segregation, but upon realizing that no one could 'care about something they didn’t know was going on', she vowed to fight through the written word. In clear, passionate language, Thomas follows Alice’s journey from child writer to educator to poorly paid but resolute reporter … A timely reminder about the power of words.”—Kirkus Reviews"
Peggy Thomas (Author), Tamika Katon-Donegal (Narrator)
The Mermaid Reveal (School for Unusual Magic #3)
"Three friends discover magic and mayhem around every corner of their school in this series from New Yorker cartoonist and NAACP Image Award nominee Liz Montague that's perfect for fans of Witchlings and The Wizards of Waverly Place. Lav is about to start at a new school in Chicago, but his heart is torn between his home and his friends back in Brooklyn. Luckily, the Brooklyn School of Magic, the Brooklyn Under school of Magic, and the Chicago Academy of Magical Arts are all participating in a new initiative to unify all Magic Bearers. Lav is thrilled because he's now able to see Amethyst, in her first semester at the Under School and thriving, and Rose, who seems unsure of how to find her footing during their final year of Elementary Magic, a lot easier and more regularly. But the undertaking, a play that will be practiced and put on is a space that's accessible for all three communities, isn't as smooth sailing as anyone hoped. Unsure of his ability, Lav is feeling hopeless. But with the power of magic and friendship, he just might be able to make the difference all Magic Bearers need."
Liz Montague (Author), Tamika Katon-Donegal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 3 hrs 17 mins
"In this timely contemporary middle grade novel from award-winning author Elissa Brent Weissman, two girls find their private struggles against their influencer mothers going very public Quiet, introverted Hadley and rough-around-the-edges Willow have one big main thing in common: both their moms have gained a huge online following sharing every detail of their lives. Hadley's mom-Phoebe of @PhoebeAndJay fame-loves to share all the terrible, down and dirty bits about raising kids while Willow's mom Rosalind at the up-and-coming @MoonbeamsAndMarigold basks in the glow of motherhood. If getting all her life's moments (including an almost decade old viral potty training video) shared online isn't enough, Hadley's starting a new school in a new neighborhood and desperately trying to keep her mom's identity a secret while Willow is struggling with a recent life-changing announcement from her mom who, it turns out, is not getting out of the influencer world anytime soon. As the two girls build a friendship on a private Instagram page and share the pains of having a momfluencers, they come up against the same question-how long will they have to share their lives with everyone?"
Elissa Brent Weissman (Author), Carlotta Brentan , Tamika Katon-Donegal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 8 hrs 55 mins
"Why get over your cheating ex when you can get even? John Tucker Must Die meets One of Us Is Lying in a gripping, page-turning debut thriller. His first mistake was underestimating them. Senior year is going to be perfect. Meghan won't settle for anything less. She's already crushing her classes and dating the star of the basketball team. Nate's friends have been less than welcoming, but it's never easy being one of the only Black kids at a mostly white prep school. Still, Meghan did not expect the scene at pep rally. Robin and Bria dated Nate too. Correction: are dating him. He never broke up with them, and Meghan is furious. When Nate is found bloodied and unconscious in the locker room after the big game, suddenly the three teens are prime suspects—and a tenuous alliance may be the only way to clear their names. Except Meghan doesn't remember everything that happened that night, and she's starting to have feelings for one of the exes. One thing is for sure: the more clues they uncover, the more Meghan, Bria, and Robin each look responsible …"
Alex Travis (Author), Tamika Katon-Donegal (Narrator)
The Winter Frost (School for Unusual Magic #2)
"Three friends discover magic and mayhem around every corner of their school in this illustrated series from New Yorkercartoonist and NAACP Image Award nominee Liz Montague that's perfect for fans of Witchlings and The Wizards of Waverly Place. After a chaotic semester of Elementary Magic, Rose, Amethyst, and Lav have found themselves with new magical skills up their sleeves which will come in handy when they begin Middle Magic next year. But school is the last thing on their minds over winter break. Tensions are high between the Land Walkers and the Merfolk's mysterious leader Frost. Worse, Amethyst's mom has gone missing with an extremely illegal wand, and everyone--their classmates, Principal Ivy, the Committee--thinks she's somehow involved in the disappearance of Rose's cousin Heather. But Amethyst is determined to find her mother and set everything right. Her mom just has to be innocent! When a secret about Amethyst's identity is revealed, her whole world comes crashing down. She doesn't understand how her mom could keep something so important from her. Is her mom actually the villain or is something even darker at work here? She'll have to trust that Rose and Lav can keep the peace above ground while she ventures underwater for answers..."
Audiobook · 4 hrs 26 mins
"Temple Baker knows that evil runs in her blood. Her father is the North Point Killer, an infamous serial killer known for branding his victims. He was the talk of countless true crime blogs for years. Some say he was possessed by a demon. Some say they never found all his victims. Some say that even though he’s now behind bars, people are still dying in the woods. Despite everything, Temple never believed that her dad killed her mom. But when he confesses to that crime while on death row, she has no choice but to return to his old hunting grounds and try to find the body to prove it. Turns out, the farm that was once her family’s home has been turned into an overnight camp for queer, horror-obsessed girls. So Temple poses as a camp counselor to go digging in the woods. She tries her best to fit in and keep her true identity hidden. Then a girl turns up dead in the woods, and Temple fears that one of her father’s “fans” might be mimicking his crimes. As she tries to uncover the truth and keep the campers safe, she realizes that there may be something stranger and more sinister at work—and that her father may not have been the only monster in these woods. “This book was so much fun, in the most terrifying way imaginable! Shockingly brutal, beautifully written, this is a must-read for horror fans. Keep the lights on for this one.”—Kalynn Bayron, New York Times bestselling author of You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight"
Sami Ellis (Author), Geneva Mitchell , Tamika Katon-Donegal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 11 hrs 37 mins
Ab(solutely) Normal: Short Stories That Smash Mental Health Stereotypes
"Sixteen extraordinary authors subvert mental health stereotypes in this powerful and uplifting mix-genre collection of fiction. A boxer whose strength is tested more outside the ring than in it. A hiker who develops magical powers when her serotonin is finally balanced. A teen activist wrestling with protest-related anxiety and PTSD. A boy whose uncontrollable tears help enable another’s healing … In this inspiring, unflinching, and hope-filled mixed-genre collection, sixteen diverse and notable authors draw on their own lived experiences with mental health conditions to create stunning works of fiction that will uplift and empower you, break your heart and stitch it back together stronger than before. Through powerful prose and verse, the characters in this anthology defy stereotypes and remind readers that living with a mental health condition doesn’t mean you are defined by it."
Alechia Dow , Anna Drury , Ebony Stewart , Francisco Stork , Isabel Quintero , James Bird , Jonathan Kastin , Karen Bao , Marcella Pixley , Mercedes Acosta , Nikki Grimes , Nora Shalaway Carpenter , Patrick Downes , Rocky Callen , Sonia Patel , Val Howlett (Author), Ana Osorio , Maxwell Glick , Merissa Czyz , Priya Ayyar , Shaun Taylor-Corbett , Sophie Oda , Tamika Katon-Donegal , Vico Ortiz (Narrator)
Audiobook · 10 hrs 52 mins
"What happens when your sister disappears, and then returns, changed in ways trauma alone can't explain? Sutton going missing is the worst thing that could have happened to Casey, to their family. She’s trying to help find her sister, but Casey is furious. She knows Sutton is manipulative, yet everyone paints a picture of her perfection. People don’t go looking for missing Black girls—or half-Black girls—without believing there is an angel to be saved. When Sutton reappears, Casey knows she should be relieved. Except Sutton isn’t the same. She remembers nothing about the time she was gone—or anything from her old life, including how she made Casey miserable. There’s something unsettling about the way she always wants to hang out with Casey and watch her goldfish swim for hours. What happened to Sutton? The more Casey starts uncovering her sister’s secrets, the more questions she has. Did she really know her sister? Why is no one talking about the other girls who have gone missing in their area? And what will it take to uncover the truth?"
Lily Meade (Author), Tamika Katon-Donegal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 8 hrs 51 mins
We Deserve Monuments
"What's more important: knowing the truth or keeping the peace? When her family moves to Bardell, Georgia, on the cusp of her senior year, Avery Anderson is uprooted from DC and thrust into the hostile home of her terminally ill grandmother, Mama Letty. The tension between Avery’s mom and Mama Letty makes for a frosty arrival and reveals a decades-old conflict they refuse to talk about. Every time Avery tries to look deeper, she’s turned away, leaving her desperate to unearth the secrets that divide her family. While tempers flare at home, Avery finds friendship in unexpected places: with Simone Cole, her captivating next-door neighbor, and Jade Oliver, a member of the town’s most prominent family, whose mother’s murder remains unsolved. As the three girls grow closer—and Avery and Simone’s friendship blossoms into romance—the sharp-edged opinions of their small Southern town begin to hint at something insidious underneath. Avery soon discovers her family’s roots are deeply entwined with Bardell’s racist past. With Mama Letty’s health dwindling every day, Avery must decide if digging for the truth is worth toppling the delicate relationships she’s built—or if some things are better left buried."
Jas Hammonds (Author), Tamika Katon-Donegal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 10 hrs 22 mins
How To Live Without You
"In this heart-wrenching coming-of-age story about family, grief, and second chances, seventeen-year-old Emmy returns home for the summer to uncover the truth behind her sister Rose’s disappearance—only to learn that Rose had many secrets, ones that have Emmy questioning herself and the sister Emmy thought she knew. When her sister Rose disappeared, seventeen-year-old Emmy lost a part of herself. Everyone else seems convinced she ran away and will reappear when she’s ready, but Emmy isn’t so sure. That doesn’t make sense for the Rose she knew: effervescent, caring, and strong-willed. So Emmy returns to their Ohio hometown for a summer, determined to uncover clues that can lead her back to Rose once and for all. But what Emmy finds is a string of secrets and lies that she never thought possible, casting the person she thought she knew best in a whole new light. Reeling with confusion, Emmy decides to step into Rose’s life. She reconnects with their childhood best friend and follows in Rose’s last known footsteps with heart-wrenching consequences. An honest and intimate look at sisterhood and the dark side of growing up, Sarah Everett’s latest novel is a stunning portrayal of how you can never truly know the ones you love. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook."
Sarah Everett (Author), Tamika Katon-Donegal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 12 hrs 23 mins
You Truly Assumed: A Gripping YA Contemporary Novel About Risking Everything to be Heard
"'You Truly Assumed is a beautiful portrayal of the multitude of ways to be Black and Muslim while navigating our contemporary world. A must-read for everyone.'—Adiba Jaigirdar, author of The Henna Wars In this compelling and thought-provoking debut novel, after a terrorist attack rocks the country and anti-Islamic sentiment stirs, three Black Muslim girls create a space where they can shatter assumptions and share truths. Sabriya has her whole summer planned out in color-coded glory, but those plans go out the window after a terrorist attack near her home. When the terrorist is assumed to be Muslim and Islamophobia grows, Sabriya turns to her online journal for comfort. You Truly Assumed was never meant to be anything more than an outlet, but the blog goes viral as fellow Muslim teens around the country flock to it and find solace and a sense of community. Soon two more teens, Zakat and Farah, join Bri to run You Truly Assumed and the three quickly form a strong friendship. But as the blog’s popularity grows, so do the pushback and hateful comments. When one of them is threatened, the search to find out who is behind it all begins, and their friendship is put to the test when all three must decide whether to shut down the blog and lose what they’ve worked for … or take a stand and risk everything to make their voices heard. “I reached the ending with tears in my eyes—tears cued not by sadness but hope and elation.”—S. K. Ali, New York Times bestselling author of The Proudest Blue and Love from A to Z"
Laila Sabreen (Author), Channie Waites , Lynnette R. Freeman , Tamika Katon-Donegal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 9 hrs 49 mins
"Theo is better now. She’s eating again, dating guys who are almost appropriate, and well on her way to becoming an elite ballet dancer. But when her oldest friend, Donovan, returns home after spending four long years with his kidnapper, Theo starts reliving memories about his abduction—and his abductor. Donovan isn’t talking about what happened, and even though Theo knows she didn’t do anything wrong, telling the truth would put everything she’s been living for at risk. But keeping quiet might be worse. Brandy Colbert dazzles in this heartbreaking yet hopeful debut novel about learning how to let go of even our most shameful secrets."
Brandy Colbert (Author), Tamika Katon-Donegal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 9 hrs 25 mins
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