Braille Books Acquired Winter 2024

Welcome

Welcome to Braille Books Acquired. This quarterly newsletter contains a list of Braille books recently acquired by the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA). Previous issues are available at celalibrary.ca/braille-books-acquired.

In this issue:

Announcements

Letter from our Executive Director

Happy New Year!

Last year was a one that we have been particularly proud of at CELA. Our team added nearly 100,000 National Library Service (NLS) audio and braille titles to our collection, and we are looking forward to adding more titles as our exchange with NLS continues in the coming years.

We also completed our Braille Survey, which will help guide our work to enhance our braille services. Our thanks to all of you who responded to the survey and shared your perspectives. We look forward to updating you in coming newsletters about the results of that work.

And 2024 started off with a celebration of all things braille in honour of Louis Braille’s birthday. We want to thank the entire team who has organized various World Braille Month activities for this January. Our collaborators include Accessible Libraries, the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians, Alternate Education Resources Ontario, Braille Literacy Canada, the Canadian Council of the Blind, the Centre for Equitable Library Access, the CNIB Foundation, the National Network for Equitable Library Service, and the Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired. This year’s theme centred on ways braille is integrated into creativity, with a writer’s festival, a content creators panel and a guest presentation from Chancey Fleet, the Assistive Technology Coordinator at New York Public Library, who had helped create community through innovative programming. Her presentation included interesting resources for creating tactile images. If you have missed any of these events, recordings will be made available on the Braille Literacy Canada’s YouTube channel in the coming weeks. 

In the coming months, the CELA team will be meeting with colleagues at the Accessible Publishing Summit and at library conferences and public events. These events always give us an opportunity to share how important accessible reading materials are in the lives of our users. If you have stories to share with us about how important braille reading is in your life, please email them to braille@celalibrary.ca.

On February 28th, CELA’s Content and Access Librarian Theresa Power will be co-presenting at CNIB’s National Virtual Connecting the Dots Conference. Theresa will be joined by Joanne Pak from CNIB and Margot Whitfield from Toronto Metropolitan University for Reimaginations: Creating Inclusive Graphic Novel Experiences to discuss CELA’s new accessible graphic novel collection and eBound’s new system of describing illustrative books. You can register here for Connecting the Dots.

Along with new opportunities, this new year seems to have ushered in the winter weather. There’s nothing better on a cold day than settling in with a good book. We hope you will find the perfect option for reading in this newsletter or in our collection.

Happy Reading!

Laurie Davidson, Executive Director

Holiday hours

Our Contact Centre will be closed on the following dates:

Monday February 19, 2024 for Family Day
Friday, March 29, 2024 for Good Friday
Monday, April 1, 2024 for Easter Monday
Monday, May 20, 2024 for Victoria Day.

Our normal business hours will resume the day following the closure.

A note about dates

Although the majority of these books have been published within the last 5 years, there may be some books listed here which are older, but which were only recently added to our collection. To make this clearer for you, we include the date of the print version of each book at the end of its annotation.

Uncontracted braille / fiction for children and young adults

Hockey

5665480 I Am BIG by Itah Sadu, Marley Berot. 1 volume.

In the middle of the ice, a young Black hockey player finds joy in his talent and confidence in the cheers of his family, his coach, and the other players. Their support gives him the power to face down those who see him as a threat and to focus on the thrill of the game. For grades 1-4. 2023.

Uncontracted braille / non-fiction for children and young adults

General non-fiction

5698593 Mi'kmaw Moons: The Seasons in Mi'kma'ki by David Chapman, Cathy LeBlanc. 1 volume.

Traditional teachings about the moon cycles and their relation to the natural history of Mi'kma'ki on Canada's East Coast. For grades K-3 and older readers. 2022.

5746166 Mountain of Fire: Into the Heart of Volcanoes (Roberge) by Julie Roberge, Aless Mc., Charles Simard. 1 volume.

This nonfiction book introduces middle-grade readers to the science, history, and legends of volcanoes around the world with bold illustrations and graphic design. For grades 4-7. 2023.

Social issues

5698592 A Bucket of Stars by Suri Rosen. 4 volumes.

A story of two kids trying to save the world they know and heal the families they have. It's the summer of 2003 and thirteen-year-old astronomer Noah Cooper has just moved to Queensport, a small town with a vast amateur sky full of stars. There he meets Tara Dhillon, a lonely girl and aspiring filmmaker. When the two team up to produce an astronomy movie and enter a film contest, they discover a secret plan to turn their rural hamlet into a huge subdivision. Noah and Tara must use their unique skills to identify the culprits who plan on paving over the historic county - and try to save the infinite beauty of the stars. As if that's not enough to have at stake, Noah needs to win the prize money to buy a new telescope for his unemployed father - an ex-astronomer who's almost given up on the stars, as well as life on earth. Touching on themes of activism, environmental anxiety and mental health, A Bucket of Stars will have readers cheering for Noah, a boy whose head is in the stars, and Tara, a girl who lives in a world of digital images - and their special bond that just might mend the world around them. For grades 4-7. 2023.

Biography

5466982 Amazing L'nu'k: A Celebration of the People of Mi'kma'ki (Amazing Atlantic Canadians Series #4) by Robin Grant, James Bentley, Julie Pellissier-Lush. 1 volume.

The newest installment in the celebrated illustrated series about Amazing Atlantic Canadians, featuring incredible Indigenous people. Delve into the uplifting stories of the people of Mi'kma'ki in this full-colour illustrated book. Meet a devoted water protector, learn about a teen determined to shed light on the tragic history of Residential Schools, and discover poets who use words to explore and champion the rich Mi'kmaw culture. From Grand Chief Gabriele Sylliboy and Elder Dorene Bernard to Rebecca Thomas and Landyn Toney, all of these amazing people call Mi'kma'ki (a territory that includes New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and parts of Newfoundland, Quebec, and Maine) home. With dozens of profiles featuring artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, scientists, and more - both historical and present-day, from kids to Elders - Julie Pellissier-Lush and Robin Grant celebrate the many brilliant achievements of the Mi'kmaq. Includes original colour illustrations by James Bentley, informative sidebars, a map of Mi'kmaw territories, a history of Mi'kma'ki, an index, and a glossary. For grades 7 and higher. 2023.

Fiction printbraille

Alphabet, number and picture books

5698578 I'll Be a Chicken Too by Mike Deas, Lana Vanderlee. 1 volume.

In this lighthearted board book about unconditional love and acceptance, children and their caregivers imagine themselves as a variety of animals in a playful day of dress-up and make-believe. For pre-K. 2023.

Family stories

5753651 It's Time for Berries! by Ceporah Mearns, Jeremy Debicki, Tindur Peturs. 1 volume.

Celebrating the traditional practise of gathering Arctic berries and other Inuit traditional land uses, this cute story of determination and enjoying the outdoors is perfect for grandkids to share with their grandparents. For pre-K to K. 2023.

5724646 The Never-Ending Sweater by Dorothy Leung, Erin Welch. 1 volume.

In this illustrated picture book, a young boy asks his grandmother to knit him a sweater, which he wears as he grows up and travels the world, before returning to his seaside village. For pre-K to K. 2023.

Sports fiction

5698618 The hockey jersey by Jael Richardson. 1 volume.

It's the day of the first hockey game and Kareema is about to take a big step into the locker room and into the world of hockey. Overwhelmed and unsure of what's ahead, Kareema enters the changeroom and meets her new teammates - a group of young players who are also wondering if they will fit in with the team and find their place in the game. When their coach arrives with a bag full of brand new uniforms and hands each player their jersey, Kareema and her teammates will discover something special while they get dressed for the game. As they take to the ice in their new uniforms, ready to play for the first time, Kareema will realize something unique about the game of hockey as her biggest fans cheer on. Written by Jael Richardson and Illustrated by Chelsea Charles, The Hockey Jersey is part of Scotiabank's hockey for all initiative and the mission to make hockey more diverse, inclusive, and accessible for all Canadians. For grades pre-K to 2. 2022.

Family stories

5731573 Grandmothers Galore! by Rashin Kheiriyeh, Ellen Yeomans, Judith Henderson. 1 volume.

When a house full of grandmothers tries to determine who is the "best" grandma, a hilarious hullabaloo ensues in Grandmothers Galore!, a full-color picture book from Emmy Award-winning composer Judith Henderson, writer Ellen Yeomans, and award-winning illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh. When a mysterious yellow envelope arrives at Hollyhock House, it causes quite the hubbub. It's addressed simply to "the greatest grandmother in the world. The trouble is, there are a lot of grandmothers, great-grandmothers, and even a great-great-grandmother living at Hollyhock House. So who is the best grandmother? Whether your grandma is a Bubby, a Bibi, an Abuela, a Nai Nai, or a Grammy, Grandmothers Galore! has something for everyone to enjoy: a zany tale full of mischief, mystery, and plenty of grandmotherly love. For grades pre-K to 3. 2023.

5724945 Green Papayas by Gillian Newland, Nhung Tran Davies. 1 volume.

Author Nhung Tran-Davies relives her family's story as refugees from the Vietnam War and their journey from a Malaysian refugee camp to their new home in Canada. Oma has been in hospital, for four suns and three moons. Thinner, silver-haired, and wrinkly. She smiles. She hugs. And then she asks, "What's your name, my dear?" In the warmth of her love we press close, holding her hands. Then Mama says... "Let me tell you a story, about a woman. Across the ocean, across the sea, in a land of green papayas, mandolins, and rice paddies." Green Papayas is the story of a family's time with their aging grandmother (Oma) who is in hospital. Through Mama's recollections of the past they are reminded of Oma's courage in shepherding her family through war and across the ocean to safety. They learn of the past hardships that defined their grandmother and which gave them the opportunities to accomplish their dreams in their new home in Canada. After Oma passes away, they cherish the memory of this remarkable woman, and the sacrifices she made to ensure that her children and grandchildren, would be free to dream. The lessons shared by Mama about the sacrifices made by Oma to get the family safely to a new home across the ocean ensures that her legacy will live on through her grandchildren. For grades K-4. 2023.

General fiction

5767733 Amy Wu and the Ribbon Dance (Amy Wu) by Kat Zhang, Charlene Chua. 1 volume.

When Amy Wu learns about Chinese ribbon dancing, she can't wait to try it out herself in this charming and brightly illustrated fourth installment in the Amy Wu picture book series. Amy Wu loves to move. From wriggling to shimmying to toe-tapping, she just can't keep still, not when there's music all around her! So when Amy sees Chinese ribbon dancing for the first time, she has to try it out. Only, how can she throw the perfect dance party when she doesn't have the perfect ribbon for her dance? A special story from Mom may be just the thing to get Amy moving to the music again. For grades pre-K to 3. 2023.

5640532 Malaika, Carnival Queen (The Malaika Series #4) by Irene Luxbacher, Nadia L. Hohn. 1 volume.

Malaika learns about her father, who came to Canada as a migrant farm worker when she was just a baby and who shared her love of carnival. For grades pre-K to 1. 2023.

5731572 Margot and the Moon Landing by Erika Medina, A. C. Fitzpatrick. 1 volume.

A universal story about speaking, listening, and being heard. Margot loves space. Astronauts, the stars, and especially the moon landing. So she can't understand why all of her attempts to communicate her passion fall on disinterested ears. Her mom is patient but distracted; her classmates would rather play kickball; and her teacher just wants her to focus and pay attention in class. Even so, Margot wishes she never had to talk about anything but space ever again. When she wakes up one morning and discovers she can only recite Neil Armstrong's famous speech from the moon landing, Margot realizes she has an even bigger problem. How can Margot get everyone to pay attention and -more importantly -to hear what she's really trying to say? This powerful picture book debut plays with themes of listening and communication to highlight the importance of a space of one's own, no matter what your passion may be. For grades pre-K to 2. 2020.

Travel and geography

5640526 Just Like Grandma by Kim Rogers, Julie Flett. 1 volume.

In this lyrical picture book by Kim Rogers (Wichita), with illustrations by Boston Globe-Horn Book Honoree Julie Flett (Cree-Métis), Becca watches her grandma create, play, and dance -and she knows that she wants to be just like Grandma. Becca loves spending time with Grandma. Every time Becca says, "Let me try," Grandma shows her how to make something beautiful. Whether they are beading moccasins, dancing like the most beautiful butterflies, or practicing basketball together, Becca knows that, more than anything, she wants to be just like Grandma. And as the two share their favorite activities, Becca discovers something surprising about Grandma. Features an author's note and glossary. For grades pre-K to 3. 2023.

Non-fiction printbraille

Animals and wildlife

5731577 Welcome, Dark by Charis St. Pierre, Rachel Wada. 1 volume.

A stunningly illustrated picture book that introduces young readers to the importance of night as a time for animals to thrive, rains to fall, winds to blow and the world to rest. For pre-K to K. 2022.

5698541 Jungle Cat by Andrew Larsen, Udayana Lugo. 1 volume.

In this playfully illustrated picture book, a group of neighbors come together to help their much-loved apartment cat when his outside adventure goes awry. For pre-K to K. 2023.

General non-fiction

5767734 Hello, Dark by Tamara Campeau, Wai Wong. 1 volume.

A child overcomes his fear of the dark by imagining it as a shadowy friend to play with and by recognizing it as a necessary force of nature. For grades K to 2. 2021.

5753650 Just One Little Light by Kat Yeh, Isabelle Arsenault. 1 volume.

A gorgeous, inspiring picture book about how one simple act can be the beginning of real change, from popular author Kat Yeh and award-winning illustrator Isabelle Arsenault. An ideal gift, this is perfect for fans of What the Road Said. Your one little light cannot light the whole sky but it is enough to begin. This luminous picture book is a powerful reminder to readers of any age that no matter how dark it may seem, even the smallest glimmer of hope can make a difference. For grades pre-K to 3. 2023.

5665448 When You Can Swim by Jack Wong. 1 volume.

Winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Picture Book Award. A reverent celebration of learning to swim among a diverse cast of children and families who each experience the mysterious joys of water in nature. In this exploration of what it truly means to swim, expansive vignettes introduce sandpipers, tannin-soaked lakes, and the feeling of a small waterfall on sun-soaked shoulders. But what about those who are afraid of the water's mysterious ways and resist learning to swim? Painting a compelling picture of the many joys and surprises that the water holds, artist and author Jack Wong has delivered an empowering, poetic journey that invites children to discover their confidence within to receive the warmth and wonder of the natural world. For grades pre-K to 3. 2023.

Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction

5698557 Oolichan Moon (Sisters Learn Foods of the Elders) by Samantha Beynon, Lucy Trimble. 1 volume.

Oolichan Moon is a beautifully illustrated children's book about passing down traditional knowledge from Nisga'a Elders and the sacredness of traditional foods, particularly the oolichan fish. Together, author Samantha Beynon and illustrator Lucy Trimble have created a children's book rich with cultural knowledge and tradition that relates to their Nisga'a ancestry surrounding the oolichan fish. With playful text and vibrant illustrations, young readers can learn alongside the two Nisga'a sisters as they are gifted with sacred knowledge from their Elders, passed down for many generations in the oral tradition. A gorgeous celebration of Nisga'a language, history and culture, Oolichan Moon also includes historical and cultural information about the oolichan fish and related Nisga'a vocabulary. For grades pre-K to 1. 2022.

Lifestyle

5698571 Are You a Cheeseburger? by Monica Arnaldo. 1 volume.

A Kids' Indie Next List pick! Laugh-out-loud humor and a tender friendship blossom in author-illustrator Monica Arnaldo's charming picture book about a lonely raccoon and a glowing seed, and the world's most important question: Can this seed grow cheeseburgers? Grub is a lonely racoon. Rumbling in the trash. Looking for food. Seed is, well, a seed! Patiently waiting in the trash. Hoping someone will plant it. When the two finally meet, they realize they might be able to help each other! Grub has just one big question first: What will Seed grow? Could Seed grow Grub's favorite food, mouthwatering cheeseburgers? Seed isn't sure what a cheeseburger is exactly, but . . . maybe! And so begins a hilarious friendship following two unlikely strangers learning more about the other and discovering the pressure that comes with fulfilling expectations. Author-illustrator Monica Arnaldo will leave readers giggling and clamoring for more in this charming story that celebrates the unexpected -and how the most special friendships bloom only when we are unapologetically ourselves. For grades pre-K to 3. 2021.

Travel and geography

5665449 Smile So Big by Sunshine Quem Tenasco. 1 volume.

A magical mirror helps a young girl understand her true beauty in this new picture book from the creators of Nibi's Water Song. When Challa comes home in tears after being teased about her smile, her mom gives her a special gift. It's a magic mirror - shiny, beaded, and beautiful - passed on from her mom, and from her djo djo before her. Challa's mom tells her that when anyone looks into the mirror, they will see their true self. There's just one rule: Everyone has to say what they see in the reflection. At first the mirror seems to work for everyone but her. Challa keeps looking and looking. The more beauty she sees in herself, the happier she feels, and the longer she looks into the mirror, the more beauty she sees, until finally Challa sees so much beauty, she can't contain her smile! This special story, from award-winning activist Sunshine Quem Tenasco and artist Chief Lady Bird, introduces readers to concepts of self-acceptance, self-empowerment, and recognition of the unique beauty that comes from within. For grades pre-K to 3. 2023.

Fiction for children and young adults

Family stories

5698595 Iz the Apocalypse by Susan Currie. 6 volumes.

A White Pine Award nominee and a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! A fierce voice longs to break free.A spark ignites inside fourteen-year-old Iz Beaufort when she hears school music group Manifesto perform. Even though she hasn't written a song since That Place, she recognizes herself in the moving performance and longs to be part of the group, certain that they might actually understand her. But Manifesto is based at the prestigious Métier School, and Iz has bounced through twenty-six foster homes. Plus, there's no way Dominion Children's Care would ever send a foster kid to a private school when a public option is available. So Iz does what any passionate, broken, off-the-chart wunderkind might and takes matters into her own hands. Iz fakes her way in only to face a new set of challenges: tuition fees, tough classwork, and new classmates she can't immediately identify as friends or foes. And if she can't handle all this while keeping how she got into Métier a secret, she could get kicked out of both school and her current home. But a life with music -a life where Iz gets to have a voice -might be worth risking everything. For 12-18. 2023.

General fiction

5640528 The Outside Circle: A Graphic Novel by Patti LaBoucane-Benson, Kelly Mellings. 5 volumes.

A graphic novel about two brothers surrounded by poverty and gang violence trying to overcome centuries of historic trauma. For 16 and older. 2015.

Fiction for adults

Adventure stories

5725342 The Defector (The Apollo Murders Series #2) by Chris Hadfield. 7 volumes.

From the author of the #1 bestselling thriller The Apollo Murders comes the supersonic hunt for a shadowy Soviet defector. Israel, October 1973. As the Yom Kippur War flares into life, a state-of-the-art Soviet MiG fighter is racing at breakneck speed over the arid scrublands below . . . and promptly disappears. NASA Flight Controller and former top US test pilot Kaz Zemeckis watches the scene from the ground and is quickly pulled into a dizzying, high-stakes game of spies, lies and a possible high-level defection that plays out across three continents. The prize is beyond value: the secrets of the Soviets' mythical "Foxbat" MiG-25, the fastest, highest-flying fighter plane in the world and the key to Cold War air supremacy. But every defection is double-edged with risk, and Kaz needs to tread a careful line between trust and suspicion. Ultimately, he must invite the fox into the henhouse - bringing the defector into the heart of the United States' most secret test site - and hope that, with skill and cunning, the game plays out his way. For Chris Hadfield's second heart-stopping thriller, we move from Space to another rich and exciting part of Chris's CV: his time as a top test pilot in both the US Air Force and the US Navy, and as an RCAF fighter pilot intercepting armed Soviet bombers in North American airspace. Full of insider detail, excitement and political intrigue drawn from real events, The Defector brings us the nerve-shredding rush of aerial combat, as told by one of the world's top fighter pilots. 2023.

Disabilities fiction

5746206 Apparitions by Adam Pottle, Marissa Uden. 5 volumes.

"An intensely unsettling read." -David Demchuk, author of The Bone Mother and RED XVIOLENCE WAS HIS FIRST LANGUAGE. After years of imprisonment, a Deaf teen escapes his father's basement. Bloody, alone, and without language, he stumbles through the Saskatchewan prairie until he lands in an isolated psychiatric facility, where he meets Felix, another Deaf teen, who eagerly teaches him Sign Language. As the two grow closer, the ambitious and cunning Felix begins to see his pupil less like an individual and more like a mind that he can mold in his own image, and as his ego grows, his plans to break free from the facility become increasingly more dangerous.Told entirely from a Deaf perspective, Apparitions is a powerful story like no other. With prose compared to Cormac McCarthy and Jack Ketchum, this is horror literature at its finest. 2023.

Family stories

5488494 Sunshine Nails: A Novel by Mai Nguyen. 6 volumes.

A Real Simple Must-Read Book of Summer 2023 "Mai Nguyen has proven herself to be a real standout." - Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author. A tender, humorous, and page-turning debut about a Vietnamese Canadian family in Toronto who will do whatever it takes to protect their no-frills nail salon after a new high end salon opens up--even if it tears the family apart. Perfect for readers of Olga Dies Dreaming and The Fortunes of Jaded Women. Vietnamese refugees Debbie and Phil Tran have built a comfortable life for themselves in Toronto with their family nail salon. But when an ultra-glam chain salon opens across the street, their world is rocked. Complicating matters further, their landlord has jacked up the rent and it seems only a matter of time before they lose their business and everything they've built. They enlist the help of their daughter, Jessica, who has just returned home after a messy breakup and a messier firing. Together with their son, Dustin, and niece, Thuy, they devise some good old-fashioned sabotage. Relationships are put to the test as the line between right and wrong gets blurred. Debbie and Phil must choose: do they keep their family intact or fight for their salon? Sunshine Nails is a light-hearted, urgent fable of gentrification with a cast of memorable and complex characters who showcase the diversity of immigrant experiences and community resilience. 2023.

Serious and literary fiction

5731576 Not That Kind of Place: A Novel by Michael Melgaard. 4 volumes.

A rising literary star delivers a haunting exploration of the long-term effects of systemic violence. 2023.

Non-fiction for adults

Arts and entertainment

5746163 Girls, Interrupted: How Pop Culture is Failing Women by by Lisa Whittington-Hill. 4 volumes.

The past decade has seen a rise in documentaries, memoirs and podcasts that revisit the legacies of women wronged by pop culture. With movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp challenging long-standing narratives around female celebrities, it's no surprise so many believe the representation of women in the media has improved. In her scathingly witty collection of essays, Girls, Interrupted: How Pop Culture is Failing Women, Lisa Whittington-Hill argues otherwise. Pop culture's treatment of women, writes Whittington-Hill, is still marked by misogyny and misunderstanding. From the gender bias in celebrity memoir coverage to problematic portrayals of middle-aged women and the sexist pressure on female pop stars to constantly reinvent themselves, Girls, Interrupted critically examines how mainstream media keeps failing women and explores what we can do to fix it. A work of searing relevance, this candid and often cathartic debut marks Whittington-Hill as a cultural critic of the first rank. 2023.

Medicine

5664096 Eddie Olczyk: Beating the Odds in Hockey and in Life by Perry Lefko, Eddie Olczyk. 8 volumes.

Eddie Olczyk had built a life and career most people could only dream of. Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, he fell in love with the game of hockey during an era when most kids preferred balls to pucks. Against all odds, he played on the 1984 U.S. Olympic hockey team as a 17-year-old, and four months later he was drafted in the first round by his hometown Chicago Blackhawks. During an illustrious 16-year career, he played for and alongside some of the greatest franchises and players in history, winning a Stanley Cup with the unforgettable 1994 New York Rangers. Years later, he coached former teammate Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby on the Pittsburgh Penguins before transitioning into the broadcast booth, where he has become one of the most recognizable voices of the sport. He then combined his skills as an analyst with his second passion - horse racing -and became an integral part of NBC's coverage of thoroughbreds. Away from the spotlight, Olczyk and his wife of three decades raised four adoring children. He was respected and admired by fans, friends, and peers. Life was sweet. Then, at 7:07 pm on August 4, 2017, his entire world turned upside down. In Eddie Olczyk: Beating the Odds in Hockey and in Life, one of the biggest names in American hockey has written an inspiring and entertaining memoir of his life both on and off the ice. From shooting hundreds of tennis balls at a goal in his childhood living room to the ups and downs of his improbable hockey career to rollicking stories from the booth and the backstretch, Olczyk guides readers on his journey toward his ultimate test: a battle against Stage 3 colon cancer. For years, Olczyk's goal was to be the best husband, father, broadcaster, and handicapper he could be. Today he has a new one: to bring as much awareness and support to those fighting cancer as he possibly can. In this emotional but often hilarious autobiography, you'll learn why the people who know Eddie Olczyk best might describe him as "tremendously tremendous." 2019.

Social issues

5698600 Gendered Islamophobia: My Journey With a Scar(f) by Monia Mazigh. 4 volumes.

This passionate book describes the author's struggles against Islamophobia as it applies to women, especially those wearing hijab, who consistently get stereotyped as silent and compliant women dominated by their men. 2023.