Library Newsletter - September 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15. Clovis Community College invites you to the celebration from September 8 through September 26 with the theme “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.” The library has a special Hispanic Heritage Month research guide to connect you to this celebratory month with books, videos, music, websites, and other resources. For more books, explore our Hispanic Heritage Collection or the special library display.
Self-Care Awareness Month
Everyone should take the time to focus on prioritizing their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The library has a display with books to help you engage in activities that promote relaxation and stress reduction; reflect on personal goals and work towards achieving them; prioritize healthy habits; and practice self-compassion. We also have a crafting and puzzle “peace” corner to aid in organizing and unwinding your mind.
Employee Professional Development Corner
How We Read Now
by Naomi S. Baron
Baron offers an authoritative analysis of how reading mediums affect learning. In an era dominated by digital texts and remote education, understanding the impact of print, digital, audio, and video on attention, comprehension, and retention is vital. Baron addresses key challenges and provides evidence-based strategies to improve reading effectiveness across formats and offers practical guidance for optimizing learning in today’s diverse reading environments.
New Books
My Name Is Emilia del Valle: A Novel
by Isabel Allende
A historical fiction novel about a young, independent writer who journeys to 1891 Chile to cover a civil war and uncover the truth about her estranged father. The novel, inspired by Allende's family and the brave women she has met, explores themes of war, love, family, and self-discovery.
La Princesa Y La Arveja: Un Cuento en Perú
by Susan Middleton Elya
illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal
Los lectores quedarán encantados con esta versión latina del cuento clásico y cautivados por el arte vibrante inspirado en la cultura del Perú. Un giro fresco a una historia encantadora.
Cry for Me, Argentina: My Life as a Failed Child Star
by Tamara Yajia
Yajia’s debut memoir is a bold, chaotic portrait of a young Argentine woman navigating life, identity, and ambition. Both hilarious and heartfelt, from the Argentine-American comedian captures the experience of growing up between two cultures with unflinching honesty and wit.
Death Takes Me: A Novel
by Cristina Rivera Garza
Flipping the narrative of femicide along the U.S.-Mexico border, Garza’s novel presents a chilling reversal: men become the victims of a series of provocative, calculated murders. What starts as a murder mystery soon spirals into the shadowy depths of a serial killer’s rampage through Mexico City, subverting genre expectations at every turn.
The Bewitching: A Novel
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Three women across different eras face danger and witchcraft in this chilling multigenerational horror saga. Shifting perspectives and immersive settings build relentless tension in a story about power, privilege, dark magic, and the enduring strength of stories to overcome them.
A Handbook of Latinx Art
edited by Rocío Aranda-Alvarado and Deborah Cullen-Morales
A curated selection of key texts and artists' voices exploring US Latinx art and art history from the 1960s to the present. The editors bring together voices and stories that are powerful, thought-provoking, and often overlooked.
Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout: Tools to Help You Heal and Recharge When You're Wrung Out by Stress
by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer
Each chapter shares an empathetic story of someone overwhelmed, paired with a clear self-compassion practice, ending with a simple anti-burnout tool. Discover quick, powerful ways to recharge, reduce stress, and cultivate kindness.
Dreaming of Home: How We Turn Fear into Pride, Power, and Real Change
by Cristina Jiménez
Jiménez sheds light on the trauma of immigration and the racial and economic inequalities affecting U.S. communities. Her candid reflections reveal the impact of anti-immigrant policies while celebrating the resilience and collective strength of those striving for a better future.
High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy
by Judith Joseph
If you look fine on the outside but don't feel fine on the inside, unmask the hidden face of depression and learn five tools to break the cycle of high functioning depression and experience more joy in your life.
Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI
by Faisal Hoque
A thoughtful, refreshingly human-centered look at our relationship with artificial intelligence. Through two core frameworks, OPEN and CARE, Hoque offers practical tools for using AI responsibly, while never losing sight of ethics, purpose, and connection.
Healthy Users: The Governance of Well-Being on Social Media
by Niall Docherty
Docherty challenges the idea that social media well-being is just about self-discipline, revealing how design, psychology, and power shape user behavior. Healthy Users charts a path that will change how we understand and study social media well-being in the future.
College Mental Health 101: A Guide for Students, Parents, and Professionals
by Christopher Willard, Blaise Aguirre, and Chelsie Green
This guide offers advice on managing mental health through the college journey, covering key topics like therapy, self-care, and accommodations. It includes practical tools and insights from professionals, students, and parents.
