(3) YA Race and Sports series. These titles expertly examine the interconnection of sports, race, and society and highlight the issues and topics that are born from these intersections. Stereotypes and Media Coverage provide the foundation for the other titles. Instructive sidebars and captioned photos accompany the crisply written, informative narratives. Useful introductions to the many-layered subjects for students writing research papers. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Race and Sports titles: Fighting Stereotypes in Sports, Gender and Race in Sports, Politics and Protest in Sports, Race and College Sports, Race and Sports Management, Race in Sports Media Coverage.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) YA Miller explores the rise in hate groups and related crimes in the United States. Supported by well-captioned photos, graphs, and sidebars, the straightforward text provides the legal definition of a hate group, discusses the evolution of hate groups, and touches on historical context. Though an adequate overview, the analysis is oversimplified, giving the impression that the rise in extremism is only a phenomenon since the 2016 election. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Monique Harris

(4) YA The complicated topic receives earnest if superficial treatment in this slim, densely-printed volume. Miller traces a continuum, from medieval blood libels to "Pizzagate," and attempts to differentiate between real fake news and those who decry unfavorable press using the epithet. In his attempts to be timely, Miller refers to the Mueller Report, but the text is, of course, already dated. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(4) YA In the months since intergalactic Prince Nev helped spaceship captain Qole escape experimentation--and got himself exiled--they've grown closer. However, new priorities emerge when Qole finds herself at the forefront of her home planet's rebellion and Nev's ruthless sister Solara takes over the throne. This sequel to Shadow Run drags at times but continues the series' considered exploration of the struggles of colonized people.

Reviewer: Jeannie Coutant

(4) YA Disguised Prince Nev joins the crew of spaceship Kaitan Heritage, which is fishing for a cosmic energy source called Shadow. Nev secretly hopes to make a deal with the talented young captain, Qole; his royal family wants to study her inherent affinity for Shadow in hopes of improving life throughout the system. Told in not-always-distinct dual narratives, the political space story thoughtfully addresses issues faced by colonized people.

Reviewer: Jeannie Coutant

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Stephanie Buscema. "This book comes with a free ghost inside." The humorous second-person narrative proceeds to inform the reader about the delights and challenges of caring for a ghost friend. Retro-style, fluorescent-color illustrations portray ghosts' fears (the dark), advantages over pets and siblings, care-taking requirements (exercise, games, and outdoor play), and more. A perfect non-scary ghost story.

Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty