American Quilts and Coverlets is the ultimate book on historical Quilts in America. Featuring over 150 outstanding examples and beautifully designed with stunning color illustrations, the book spotlights the Metropolitan Museum of Art's growing collection of our nation's finest and most comprehensive assemblage of traditional American quilts. From wonderful 18th century quilts and extraordinary Amish work to an exceptional 1856 quilt containing hundreds of signatures of important Americans - including seven U.S. presidents, this book gives the reader an even greater understanding and admiration of quilting as Americana. Special features include an illustrated Highlights section and all-new technical appendix by Elena Phipps, the Museum's Senior Conservator in the Department of Textile Conservation. Museum curator and respected authority Amelia Peck contributes new scholarship and an informative and entertaining Introduction.

American Quilts & Coverlets in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Arts & Photography

Peck, Amelia

Schaffner, Cynthia V. A.

History & Criticism

Spruce Books

This colorful gift book introduces readers to the anti-racist movement through the stirring words of leaders, including the new generation of heroes building social justice andracialequity in the 21stcentury. A great way for teens, young people, and those new to anti-racism to learn the core ideas and principles of the movement, this vibrant collection of quotes centers today's BIPOC voices from current activists such as Alicia Garza, Ibram X. Kendi, Serena Williams, Darnell Moore, and Jason Reynolds toheroes of the past like Bayard Rustin and Ida B. Wells. Their words will make you think and inspire you to take action! Kenrya Rankin's moving introduction calls for an end to systemic racism, while her selection of quotes celebrates resistance and honors the work of anti-racist leaders past and present.This uplifting and thought-provoking collection provides an excellent introduction to the anti-racist movement. It's a useful resource for students of civil rights, educators, and librarians, and makes a perfect gift for activists and allies inspired by Black Lives Matter. Voices include- Ta-Nehisi Coates,Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ibram X. Kendi, Amandla Stenberg, Elaine Welteroth, Franchesca Ramsey, Rosa Clemente, Robin DiAngelo, Darnell Moore, W.Kamau Bell, Lizzo, Opal Tometi, Audre Lorde, Malcolm X, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Frederick Douglass, Megan Rapinoe, Laverne Cox,and many more! Partial proceeds to benefit The Movement for Black Lives Fund.

Anti-Racism (Words of Change series): Powerful Voices, Inspiring Ideas

Self-Help

Rankin, Kenrya

Motivational

An easy-to-use mindfulness journal for young adults who want to adopt the simple yet powerful practice of reviewing the day--noting the high point, the low point, and one thing for which they feel grateful. Uniquely, this journal acknowledges that every life--and every day--includes highs and lows, and encourages readers to transcend the difficult moments by focusing on feelings of gratitude. Harness the life-changing power of gratitude and self-love and live a happier life with this five-minute mindfulness journal Taking a moment each day for a thoughtful but quick self-review is an easy first step towards realizing your full potential and living joyfully and in the present. Best, Worst Grateful guides you to note the high point, the low point, and one thing for which you feel truly grateful each day. When you acknowledge your highs and lows, and focus on your moment of gratitude, you learn to transcend challenges. Best Worst Grateful is a perfect tool for self-care. Here's why- . 5 minutes per day--that's all you need to invest in greater happiness and personal growth . Proven and practical--studies show that mindfulness and gratitude practices improve mood, focus, and memory . Easy and enjoyable to use--attractive interior pages offer plenty of safe space to record the day's memorable moments and lessons . Inspiring--uplifting quotes on the power of gratitude appear throughout . Train your gratitude muscles--includes exercises for discovering things to feel grateful for all around us Start your mindfulness practice today with the help of this easy-to-use, inspirational journal!

Best Worst Grateful: A Daily 5 Minute Mindfulness Journal to Cultivate Gratitude and Live a Peaceful, Positive, and Happier Life

Religion & Spirituality

Be inspired and find your voice with this guided journal of writing prompts designed for emerging poets. Compose your work on these beautifully designed pages, each of which offers a thoughtful prompt to help you craft writing that authentically expresses your inner life. Work with award-winning poets Jessica Jacobs and Nickole Brown to develop your voice as a writer. This easy-to-use guided journal expertly elicits meaningful writing with 100 thoughtful, stimulating, and fun prompts. Explore themes, refine your voice, experiment with form and imagery, practice different approaches, and hone your emotional and literary tools of expression, while creating a body of work that you can enjoy privately or share easily. Discover yourself as a writer in this gorgeous guided journal that will become a treasured keepsake.

Write It!: 100 Poetry Prompts to Inspire

Jacobs, Jessica

Brown, Nickole

Creativity

You are magical! Get inspired to find your inner unicorn with this pocket-sized journal that pairs uplifting quotes with a unicornicopia of adorable illustrated animals showing off their unicorn selves.\nPersonal and uplifting messages from iconic pop culture figures such as Lizzo, Awkwafina, and Billie Eilish illuminate how even the most successful suffer from lack of confidence yet find the strength to put themselves out there. Pick up this journal whenever you need a quick pick-me-up or confidence boost; this delightfully inspirational journal says "You might feel like a horse in a field of unicorns, but you are also a secret unicorn!" Inside, you'll find illustrated not-quite unicorns paired with funny and meaningful quotes to help you overcome those moments when you might not feel good enough--because you ARE. A. UNICORN. This paper-over-board journal features colorful lined pages for you to fill with your hopes and dreams, plus dot grid pages for freeform sketching. You Are a Secret Unicorn gives you the space to channel your dreams.

You Are a Secret Unicorn (Journal): A Motivational Journal for Girls

Pickle, Jill

Children's Books

Design the perfect tattoo for you! A perfect gift for tattoo lovers, this gorgeous guided journal and sketchbook offers thoughtful prompts and plenty of blank space to hold all your tattoo design ideas and inspirations.\nWhat kind of imagery would make the most meaningful tattoo for you? Use the prompts to recall your favorite places, cherished memories, beloved people or pets, symbols, equations, quotes, or works of art and then use the blank pages to sketch them as tattoos. This innovative guided journal by a noted tattoo artist will help you and your ink artist to create a tattoo (or more than one) that you will be proud to show off forever.\nAlso includes:\n* A brief history of tattooing 
* Notes on the emotional and spiritual aspects of getting a tattoo 
* Descriptions of the different styles of tattoos

Tattoo Design Journal: A sketchbook with prompts to create tattoo designs and get the best tattoo for you

Larkin, Emma Grace

Think happy! Get inspired by stories of people who have used creativity and flair to bring positivity into the world--and journal your way to optimism with this transformative journal that's perfect for tweens and teens. Yay All Day!is a good news journal filled withuplifting tidbitsthat celebrate how we can make a difference in our world with silliness, sweetness, and a little bit of sass. Flip through when you need an infusion of hope and become inspired by your own ability to spread optimism and joy. Studies show that the more you focus on the positive, the better you feel, and investing in journaling for just a few minutes a day improves your mood and overall sense of hope for the future. Inside find- . Bright and happy 1970s illustration style features racial, geographic, and gender inclusivity . A lined and dot grid format to capture your own ideas and thoughts . Inspirational stories of people effecting change both large and small--from young Twitter activists who brought together more than ten thousand people to march against racism to the teen scientist who designed weighted belts for turtles with "bubblebutt" syndrome to enable them to dive for food again Bask in the glow of these happy pages! Wow, wow, WOW! This journal is a visual, intellectual, and philosophicalsmorgasbord of delights. Here is a tangible and interactive exploration of self for young people that (thank goodness) isn't digital, yet maintains its ability to be beautifully addictive." --Meggan Kaiser, bestselling author of Everywhere for Nothing- Free Travel for the Modern Nomad

Yay All Day: Daily Inspirational Journal for Tweens and Teens

Myers, Asha

Let go of your worries and take back your life with journaling prompts that help overcome anxiety developed by a psychologist with expertise in CBT and DBT therapies. As a teen or young adult, things like school work, social media, and navigating friendships can bringtons of stress, and you may often feel anxious and overwhelmed. That's why Psychologist Terri Bacow, Ph.D., developed this book with fun and accessible writing exercises designed to diminish worries, insecurities, fears, conflicts, and stressors just for your unique issues. Even better, you will learn practical coping skills that you can use whenever you feel anxious. . 100+ journaling prompts that offer space to write down your worries and release your anxious feelings . 40+ CBT- and DBT-based strategies to help you challenge worry thoughts and conquer anxiety-inducing thinking patterns . 50+practical tools, including coping strategies and supportive statements that you can use whenever you feel worry starting to take hold These coping skills include highly effective strategies to reduce anxiety, incorporating cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and other scientifically based therapy approaches. Saygoodbye to anxiety and enjoy your life!

Goodbye, Anxiety: A Guided Journal for Overcoming Worry (A Guided CBT Journal with Prompts for Mental Health, Stress Relief and Self-Care)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Bacow PhD, Terri

Mental Health

EXPRESS YOURSELF, OWN YOUR STRUGGLES, PURSUE YOUR DREAMS! Get empowered with The Just Girl Project's tips for living your best life. The Just Girl Project is an online movement to take back #girlpower! In this delightful gift book, founder Ilana Harkavy shares The Just Girl Project's authentic tips and tricks for self-love and radical self-acceptance, touching on everything from mental health to body image to relationships. It's the must-have support system for every young woman bravely putting her best self out into the world. Every page shares a charming, humorous, and relatable illustration offering motivation for making healthy choices, sharing everyday triumphs and struggles, expressing yourself creatively, and celebrating the power of friendship.

The Just Girl Project Book of Self-Care: An Illustrated Guide for Young Women to Practice Self-Love, Self-Compassion & Mindfulness with Fun and Flair

Harkavy, Ilana

Women's Health

A gift book of quotes that opens up the immigrant experience. Explore one of the most-talked about issues of our time in this vibrant collection. These thought-provoking quotes offer readers understanding, personal stories, and inspiration in a beautiful package. Compiled by hiphop artist Anik Khan, these quotes offer a fresh perspective on a hot-button topic. From the founders of the United States, immigrants all, to the Dreamers of today, people have always come to America to share their gifts and contribute to the American dream. Quotes from the famous and the unknown give this book a unique perspective. Hear what celebrities from Kerry Washington to Hasan Minhaj to Zendaya, as well as political thinkers from JFK to AOC, have to say about immigration. At once an homage and a call to action, this is a wonderful gift for new immigrants and first-generation Americans, as well as all those whose ancestors sought their fortunes in this land.

Immigration (Words of Change series): Powerful Voices, Inspiring Ideas

Khan, Anik

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