Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism
Candlewick Press,U.S. Love in the Library
Book Synopsis"A powerful must-read."—Booklist (starred review)Set in an incarceration camp where the United States cruelly detained Japanese Americans during WWII and based on true events, this moving love story finds hope in heartbreak.To fall in love is already a gift. But to fall in love in a place like Minidoka, a place built to make people feel like they weren’t human—that was miraculous. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Tama is sent to live in a War Relocation Center in the desert. All Japanese Americans from the West Coast—elderly people, children, babies—now live in prison camps like Minidoka. To be who she is has become a crime, it seems, and Tama doesn’t know when or if she will ever leave. Trying not to think of the life she once had, she works in the camp’s tiny library, taking solace in pages bursting with color and light, love and fairness. And she isn’t the only one. George waits each morning by the door, his arms piled with books checked out the day before. As their friendship grows, Tama wonders: Can anyone possibly read so much? Is she the reason George comes to the library every day? Maggie Tokuda-Hall’s beautifully illustrated, elegant love story features a photo of the real Tama and George—the author’s grandparents—along with an afterword and other back matter for readers to learn more about a time in our history that continues to resonate.
£16.14
Candlewick Press,U.S. Granddaddy's Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box
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£7.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Between Two Skies
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£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Zora and Me: The Cursed Ground
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge
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£15.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. Hearts Unbroken
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Zora and Me: The Summoner
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Build a House
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£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. We Could Fly
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£17.09
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Lucky Ones
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£17.09
Big Picture Press Art of Protest: Creating, Discovering, and
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£17.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Undercover Latina
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£16.14
Candlewick Press,U.S. Northbound: A Train Ride Out of Segregation
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Stand Up and Speak Out Against Racism
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£13.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Undercover Latina
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Lucky Ones
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£8.54
Amazon Publishing Somebody That I Used to Know: A Novel
Book SynopsisIn this fresh, addictive novel from the author of Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now, an aspiring musician is forced to reunite with her ex–best friend—who just happens to be the world’s biggest teen star. Dylan Woods hasn’t seen her best friend, Langston, in years. After he moved to Los Angeles, he ghosted her. Then he became Legendary, the biggest teen R&B artist on the planet. For the most part, Dylan has moved on, with her sights set on Juilliard. But when her parents announce that Langston is coming for a short stay with them, the entire family is thrilled. Except for Dylan. The idea of sharing a house with music’s biggest bad boy makes her stomach churn. But maybe Langston hasn’t changed as much as Dylan thought—he’s kept the bucket list they made together years ago. As they start checking off items on the list, Dylan starts to remember old times, her previous self, and their shared love of music. And there’s something else. As Dylan considers giving Langston another chance, she starts to realize that maybe her feelings for him go beyond friendship. Maybe, just maybe, she’s falling for her ex–best friend.Trade Review“Davis meaningfully explores the complexities around transracial adoption in ways specific to the Black community. Dylan’s friends are well developed and contribute to the storyline and growth of both main characters. The evolution of Dylan and Legend’s relationship is a nice, slow burn. A textured story of going from friends to something more, complete with a happily-ever-after.” —Kirkus Reviews “Davis thoughtfully tackles the complexities of transracial adoption, friendship, and not giving up yourself for love.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
£12.99
Scholastic Inc. The Unsung Voices of Black History from the
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£27.90
Scholastic Inc. Hidden Landmarks of Black Freedom and Resistance
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£8.84
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Watch Us Rise
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Love Is a Revolution
Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Renée Watson comes a love story about not only a romantic relationship but how a girl finds herself and falls in love with who she really is. When Nala Robertson reluctantly agrees to attend an open mic night for her cousin-sister-friend Imani’s birthday, she finds herself falling in instant love with Tye Brown, the MC. He’s perfect, except . . . Tye is an activist and is spending the summer putting on events for the community when Nala would rather watch movies and try out the new seasonal flavors at the local creamery. In order to impress Tye, Nala tells a few tiny lies to have enough in common with him. As they spend more time together, sharing more of themselves, some of those lies get harder to keep up. As Nala falls deeper into keeping up her lies and into love, she’ll learn all the ways love is hard, and how self-love is revolutionary. In Love Is a Revolution, plus size girls are beautiful and get the attention of the hot guys, the popular girl clique is not shallow but has strong convictions and substance, and the ultimate love story is not only about romance but about how to show radical love to the people in your life, including to yourself.Trade ReviewOne of the most radical things a Black girl can do is know that she is both worthy of love and deserving of joy. In Love Is a Revolution, Watson takes us on Nala's journey to claim her right to decide who she wants to be in a world that so often tries to fit Black girls into metaphorical boxes. It is deftly crafted, big-hearted, beautiful, funny, honest, and inspiring. * Nicola Yoon, award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING and THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR *An absolutely stunning novel. Renée Watson does not miss. * Elizabeth Acevedo, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of The Poet X *Reading a Renée Watson novel is like having an intimate conversation with a friend (or, in this case, a cousin-sister-friend). Love Is a Revolution is a powerful look at a young Black girl’s journey to self-acceptance in all facets of her life, and a beautiful example of how communities become family. * Brandy Colbert, award-winning author of THE VOTING BOOTH *Renée Watson writes timeless fiction; Love Is A Revolution is more evidence of that indisputable fact. Nala’s voice speaks to the heart’s gentlest desires, and her journey is not just one readers will recognize, but one they’ve likely lived, or are currently living. Either way, Watson is a deft navigator who never loses her way. * Lamar Giles, author of NOT SO PURE AND SIMPLE *Teen and tween readers questioning their own identities and places in the world should connect with Watson's meaningful social and environmental themes. . . . [A] warm and hopeful story. * Shelf Awareness, starred review *Watson’s deft ability to write characters that are relatable yet flawed offers readers a nuanced, non-saccharine love story. * Horn Book Magazine, starred review *A delightful, joyous coming-of-age tale that features dynamic characters and a sweet romance, and it doesn’t shy away from weighty social and political topics, all the while spinning the magic of Black Girl Joy. * Booklist, starred review *This title sends the necessary message that sometimes it’s okay if the person you save is yourself. * SLJ, starred review *A love letter to community, family, and self-love. . . . Watson excels at creating well-meaning teen characters laboring under peer pressure and parental expectations. * Publishers Weekly *This story will resonate with readers who have questioned who they are, tried to change themselves to fit in, or are seeking their own voices. A beautiful love story about finding one’s way back to one’s self. * Kirkus Reviews *Readers who have struggled with identifying who they are or who they’re supposed to be, navigating evolving relationships or practicing “radical self-love” will find Love Is a Revolution to be an inspiring guide—not to mention a delightful read. * BookPage *The ever-gifted Watson skillfully portrays Nala’s anxiety about being the odd one out in a social group. * BCCB *This stunning book is the story I’ve been waiting for my whole life; where girls rise up to claim their space with joy and power. I resolve to give a copy to every teenager I know! * Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of SPEAK and SHOUT on WATCH US RISE *An extraordinary story of two indomitable spirits, the power of friendship, and what leadership looks like in the hands of young people today, Watch Us Rise is the novel we all need right now. * Brendan Kiely, New York Times bestselling co-author of ALL AMERICAN BOYS and TRADITION on WATCH US RISE *Timely, thought-provoking, and powerful. Watch Us Rise is an immediate young adult classic. * Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of DUMPLIN’ on WATCH US RISE *Watch Us Rise is a source of inspiration on every page and a remarkable story of the power of young people to make a difference. And it’s a great read. * Caroline Kennedy, bestselling author and editor of SHE WALKS IN BEAUTY on WATCH US RISE *Read this today. Give it to the young person in your life. It is an instruction manual to freedom and love and voice. It is a triumphant example of how literary arts and poetry intersect in our everyday lives and fortify the marrow of our survival. * Mahogany L. Browne, author of BLACK GIRL MAGIC and WOKE BABY on WATCH US RISE *A highly needed work for the #MeToo movement. . . . Watson and Hagan do not disappoint in this powerful story of two girls who take a stand against injustice while learning how to navigate a world that seeks to silence them. * SLJ, starred review, on WATCH US RISE *A manifesto for budding feminists . . . An inspiring look at two strong-willed teens growing into even stronger young women ready to use their voices and take on the world * Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on WATCH US RISE *This intersectional, layered novel . . . covers a wide breadth of topics--institutionalized racism, how we undermine young women, feminism in the modern age--with a clear message: Girls are going to come out on top. * Marie Claire on WATCH US RISE *Timely and timeless, Piecing Me Together is a book about the ways young people deal with the hardships and heartbreak of everyday living while remaining whole and true to themselves. * Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author of BROWN GIRL DREAMING on PIECING ME TOGETHER *Watson, with rhythm and style, somehow gets at the toxicity of sympathy, the unquenchable thirst of fear, and the life-changing power of voice and opportunity, all wrapped up in Jade * Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling and award-winning coauthor of ALL AMERICAN BOYS on PIECING ME TOGETHER *An important and deeply moving novel. Highly recommended. * John Green, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS on PIECING ME TOGETHER *An honest look at how girls stitch together their talents to find their voice and power. Renee Watson is a top-rate storyteller about what impacts young women today. * Meg Medina, award-winning author of BURN BABY BURN on PIECING ME TOGETHER *Teeming with compassion and insight, Watson’s story trumpets the power of artistic expression to re-envision and change the world. * Publishers Weekly, starred review, on PIECING ME TOGETHER *A timely, nuanced, and unforgettable story about the power of art, community, and friendship. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on PIECING ME TOGETHER *This unique and thought-provoking title offers a nuanced meditation on race, privilege, and intersectionality. * SLJ, starred review, on PIECING ME TOGETHER *A thoughtful testament to the value of growth and of work, of speaking up and of listening, that will resonate with many readers engaged in 'discovering what we are really capable of.' * BCCB, starred review, on PIECING ME TOGETHER *
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc One Person, No Vote (YA edition): How Not All
Book SynopsisIn her New York Times bestseller White Rage, Carol Anderson laid bare an insidious history of policies that have systematically impeded black progress in America, from 1865 to our combustible present. With One Person, No Vote, she chronicles a related history: the rollbacks to African American participation in the vote since the 2013 Supreme Court decision that eviscerated the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Known as the Shelby ruling, this decision effectively allowed districts with a demonstrated history of racial discrimination to change voting requirements without approval from the Department of Justice. Focusing on the aftermath of Shelby, Anderson follows the astonishing story of government-dictated racial discrimination unfolding before our very eyes as more and more states adopt voter suppression laws. In gripping, enlightening detail she explains how voter suppression works, from photo ID requirements to gerrymandering to poll closures. And with vivid characters, she explores the resistance: the organizing, activism, and court battles to restore the basic right to vote to all Americans as the nation gears up for the 2018 midterm elections.Trade ReviewA sobering primer on the myriad ways African American resilience and triumph over enslavement, Jim Crow and intolerance have been relentlessly defied by the very institutions entrusted to uphold our democracy. * Washington Post *[White Rage] is an extraordinarily timely and urgent call to confront the legacy of structural racism bequeathed by white anger and resentment, and to show its continuing threat to the promise of American democracy. -- Editor's Choice * New York Times Book Review *White Rage is a riveting and disturbing history that begins with Reconstruction and lays bare the efforts of whites in the South and North alike to prevent emancipated black people from achieving economic independence, civil and political rights, personal safety, and economic opportunity. * The Nation *An unflinching look at America's long history of structural and institutionalized racism, White Rage is a timely and necessary examination of white anger and aggression towards black America . . . A compelling look at American history, White Rage has never seemed more relevant than it does today. * Bustle, “17 Books On Race Every White Person Needs To Read” *
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Send a Girl!: The True Story of How Women Joined
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£16.19
Bloomsbury YA Watch Us Rise
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£11.39
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Inventing Victoria
Book SynopsisAs a young black woman in 1880s Savannah, Essie’s dreams are very much at odds with her reality. Ashamed of her beginnings, but unwilling to accept the path currently available to her, Essie is trapped between the life she has and the life she wants. Until she meets a lady named Dorcas Vashon, the richest and most cultured black woman she’s ever encountered. When Dorcas makes Essie an offer she can’t refuse, she becomes Victoria. Transformed by a fine wardrobe, a classic education, and the rules of etiquette, Victoria is soon welcomed in the upper echelons of black society in Washington, D. C. But when the life she desires is finally within her grasp, Victoria must decide how much of herself she is truly willing to surrender.Trade ReviewPoetic, breathtaking, descriptive and fast-paced. . . . An excellent choice for YA historical fiction shelves. * School Library Journal, starred review *Seamlessly weaves aspects of black history into the detailed narrative. . . . Victoria emerges as a fully realized character, a product of all her experiences. The depiction of Washington, D.C.'s African-American elite is rich and complex . . . A compelling and significant novel. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review *Bolden captures the period with meticulous detail. Appearances by prominent African American luminaries of the era . . . extend the authenticity of this engrossing coming-of-age story. * The Horn Book Magazine *Seeks to illuminate ‘an often-neglected aspect of black history: the black middle class and black aristocracy of the past.' The rich descriptions of people and life in early America will fascinate readers as the book introduces them to this widely overlooked population in history. * Booklist *Richly layered. . . . Bolden offers a compelling, complex look at the African-American social elite. . . . Though romance beckons, the true star here is Victoria herself. * Publishers Weekly *Offers up portraits of the African-American speakers and activists who were fighting against the rising racial animus. Through Essie’s journeys and experiences, readers get a primer in . . . prominent historical figures and events. * BCCB *Bolden shines a light into a part of history rarely seen . . . A must for YA collections. * School Library Connection *Bolden has created a sweeping and exhilarating story of a teen girl filled with hope and perseverance. . . . A truly unique and necessary addition to the genre. * BookPage *Readers will fall in love with Bolden's gentle lyricism as she unflinchingly unfolds a difficult story. * Shelf Awareness, starred review, on CROSSING EBENEZER CREEK *Bolden . . . bravely concludes this concise, moving story with a historically accurate and horrifying ending. * Publishers Weekly, starred review, on CROSSING EBENEZER CREEK *The well-executed premise, a compelling love story, and unique historical details will appeal to fans of Ruta Sepetys’s Salt to the Sea . . . This moving and engrossing portrayal of a little-known historical tragedy belongs on all YA shelves. * School Library Journal, starred review, on CROSSING EBENEZER CREEK *A poetic, raw, and extraordinary imagining of a little-known, shameful chapter in American history. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on CROSSING EBENEZER CREEK *With keen insight, Bolden mines a lesser-known historical event and brings the human cost vividly to life . . . Bolden’s trenchant, powerful novel is a strong testament to the many lost lives that certainly did--and still do--matter. * Booklist, starred review, on CROSSING EBENEZER CREEK *
£10.44
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprisoned: The Betrayal of Japanese Americans
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£14.24
Bloomsbury USA How We Play the Game
£17.51
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution
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£15.29
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution
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£10.69
Bloomsbury YA Love Is a Revolution
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£11.39
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Can't Take That Away
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£10.44
Bloomsbury YA Don't Hate the Player
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£10.44
Bloomsbury USA Tell Me Every Lie
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£999.99
Pelican Publishing Co D. J. and the Jazz Fest
Book SynopsisWhere in the world can children hear jazz, gospel, and blues and eat shrimp po boys and strawberry snowballs? Jazz Fest in New Orleans!
£16.19
Creative Editions Ruby, Head High: Ruby Bridge's First Day of
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£999.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Candy Shop
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£7.59
Astra Publishing House Birmingham Sunday
Book SynopsisJane Addams Children's Honor BookNCTE Orbis Pictus Honor BookKirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of the YearThis nonfiction picture book focuses on Birmingham Sunday, a fateful day and significant part of the Civil Rights movement, and places it in historical context.Racial bombings were so frequent in Birmingham, Alabama that it became known as "Bombingham." Until September 15, 1963, these attacks had been threatening but not deadly. On that Sunday morning, however, a blast in the 16th Street Baptist Church ripped through the exterior wall and claimed the lives of four girls. The church was the ideal target for segregationists, as it was the rallying place for Birmingham's African American community, Martin Luther King, Jr., using it as his "headquarters" when he was in town to further the cause of desegregation and equal rights. Rather than triggering paralyzing fear, the bombing was the definitive act that guaranteed passage of the landmark 1964 civil rights legislation.Trade Review★ "A standout book for its thorough research and comprehensive look at the incident that led to the 1964 passage of civil-rights legislation. (further reading, author's note, source notes, picture credits)" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "The book is beautifully designed, with good-quality, black-and-white photos, informative captions, and pertinent pull quotes. A worthy addition to any collection." -- School Library Journal, starred review★ "Brimner's words and an accompanying story told in photographs will resonate with readers." --Library Media Connection, starred review
£12.99
Astra Publishing House Black and White: The Confrontation between
Book SynopsisIn the nineteen fifties and early sixties, Birmingham, Alabama, became known as Bombingham. At the center of this violent time in the fight for civil rights, and standing at opposite ends, were Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor. From his pulpit, Shuttlesworth agitated for racial equality, while Commissioner Connor fought for the status quo. Relying on court documents, police and FBI reports, newspapers, interviews, and photographs, author Larry Dane Brimner first covers each man's life and then brings them together to show how their confrontation brought about significant change to the southern city. The author worked closely with Birmingham's Civil Rights Institute as well as with Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and his wife to bring together this Robert F. Sibert Honor Book, ALA Notable Children's book, and Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of the Year.Trade Review★ "For readers new to the subject, the biographies will be a vivid, informative introduction, but even those who have some familiarity with the landmark events will learn much more here. . . . A penetrating look at elemental national history." -- Booklist, starred review★ "A clean, graphically interesting design abets a well-researched, engaging narrative that contributes a more nuanced view of the period than is often seen. (author's note, further reading, source notes, index)" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Can stand alongside Russell Freedman's Freedom Walkers (Holiday House, 2006) and Brimner's own Birmingham Sunday (Calkins Creek, 2010) as fine examples of both civil-rights history and photo-biographies." -- School Library Journal
£15.07
Astra Publishing House Queen of the Track: Alice Coachman, Olympic
Book SynopsisHere is a story of Alice Coachman, the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal.When Alice Coachman was a girl, most White people wouldn't even shake her hand. Yet when the King of England placed an Olympic medal around her neck in 1948, he extended his hand to Alice in congratulations. Standing on a podium in London's Wembley Stadium, Alice was a long way from the fields of Georgia where she ran barefoot as a child. With a record-breaking leap, she had become the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal. This inspirational picture book is perfect to celebrate Women's History Month or to share any day of the year.Trade Review"Lang brings her subject's early years to life through small details. . . . Cooper's pastels keep to a brown, grainy palette, recalling the Georgia dirt on which the track star ran as a child." —School Library Journal"From the hardships of her Georgia childhood through the 1948 London Olympics at which she won gold and became a legend, this biography stands out for the lesser-known details it includes (e.g. Coachman's dance performance aboard the London-bound ship). Cooper's grainy sepia-hued pastels are striking; endnotes with more about Coachman and the historic 1948 Olympics support the thorough text." —The Horn Book
£12.99
Astra Publishing House Strike!: The Farm Workers' Fight for Their Rights
Book Synopsis*Discover the important history of California’s migrant workers and their strike for fair wages during the Delano grape strike in the 1960’s*Learn about Latino civil rights activist César Chávez and Filipino-American labor organizer Larry Itliong*From Sibert award-winning author Larry Dane Brimner Here is the gripping story of the Grape Strike that stirred a nation, as well as the rise of Latino civil rights activist César Chávez and the United Farm Workers of America. In the 1960’s, while the United States was at war and racial tensions were boiling over, Filipino-American workers were demanding fair wages and decent living conditions in California’s vineyards. When the workers walked off the fields in September 1965, the great Delano grape strike began. Did the signing of labor contracts with growers in 1970 mean an end to the problems of the American field laborers, or was it a short-lived truce? This nonfiction book for young readers follows the five-year long strike and also provides details about César Chávez and the United Farm Workers. Award-winning author Larry Dane Brimner’s riveting text, complemented by black-and-white archival photographs and the words of workers, organizers, and growers, tells the powerful history.Trade Review★ "While a number of books celebrating Cesar Chavez are available for younger children, few titles provide more in-depth coverage for olders readers. This informative volume offers a detailed, nuanced discussion of the man and the California agricultural workers' movement . . . Well researched, well sourced, and clearly written, this book is an excellent resource for young people." -- Booklist, starred review★ "A skillful, compelling account of the complicated history of Cesar Chavez and the farm workers movement, set in the context of the social and political tensions of the times . . . With an appealing design and many black-and-white photographs, this paints a vivid, detailed picture of an important labor movement and its controversial yet inspiring leader." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "Brimner's comprehensive history of the United Farm Workers (UFW) begins not with Cesar Chavez but with the action of a group of Filipino farm workers who walked off the California fields in 1965. He combines the little-known story of the Filipino workers, a significant segment of migrant farm workers, with that of Chavez and the Hispanic workers, whose actions have received far more attention . . . Brimner's inclusion of information about the Filipino workers who began the movement, quotes and balanced discussion of Chavez's strengths and weaknesses provides a fresh perspective on the movement, making this book a first-purchase choice for middle-level researchers." -- School Library Journal, starred review" . . . Brimner's compelling narrative, complete with both textual and visual primary sources, is up to the task. The layout is inviting with swatches of green and purple to complement the dominant black-and-white color scheme and well-placed maps and photos, while brief Spanish translations of selected quotes, titles, and epigraphs are incorporated . . . " -- The Horn Book
£16.68
Nomad Press Race Relations: The Struggle for Equality in
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£21.80
Nomad Press Race Relations: The Struggle for Equality in
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£17.05
Nomad Press Terrorism: Violence, Intimidation, and Solutions
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£21.23
Nomad Press Terrorism: Violence, Intimidation, and Solutions
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£17.03
Nomad Press Gender Identity: Beyond Pronouns and Bathrooms
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£17.05
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Rise Up! The Art of Protest
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£17.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Mascot
Book SynopsisWhat if a school''s mascot is seen as racist, but not by everyone? In this compelling middle-grade novel in verse, two best-selling BIPOC authors tackle this hot-button issue. A perfect book for future changemakers and activists seeking contemporary stories about systematic racism and empowering kids ages 10+ to fight for justice in their communities.In Rye, Virginia, just outside Washington, DC, people work hard, kids go to school, and football is big on Friday nights. An 8th grade English teacher creates an assignment for her class to debate whether Rye?s mascot should stay or change.Now six middle schoolers?all with different backgrounds and beliefs?get involved in the contentious issue that already has the suburb turned upside down with everyone choosing sides and arguments getting ugly.Told from several perspectives, readers see how each student comes to new understandings about identity, tradition, and what it means to stand up for real change.An empowering middle-grade novel, Mascot is sure to inspire readers and start conversations in classrooms and communities across the country."Waters and Sorell''s plain spoken verseis always sharp and direct." ?The New York Times Book Review?The kids and I are so grateful forthis gift you both have given to teachers, kids, and our world.? ?Ms. Corgill, 5th Grade Teacher, Alabama A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2023 ANew York Public Library Best Book of 2023 A National Public Radio "Books We Love" title of 2023
£15.29
Page Street Publishing Co. Hector: A Boy, A Protest, and the Photograph that
Book SynopsisOn June 16, 1976, Hector Pieterson, an ordinary boy, lost his life after getting caught up in what was supposed to be a peaceful protest. Black South African students were marching against a new law requiring that they be taught half of their subjects in Afrikaans, the language of the White government. The story's events unfold from the perspectives of Hector, his sister, and the photographer who captured their photo in the chaos. This book serves as a pertinent tool for adults discussing global history and race relations with children. Its graphic novel style and mixed media art portray the vibrancy and grit of Hector's daily life and untimely death. Heartbreaking and relevant, this powerful story gives voice to an ordinary boy and sheds light on an event that helped lead to the end of apartheid.
£17.09
