Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism
Little, Brown & Company Neither
Book SynopsisIn this touching story that celebrates the differences in all of us, a little creature that's not quite a bird and not quite a bunny--it's "neither"--searches for a place to fit in.
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North Star Editions Civil War: Black Soldiers in the Civil War
Book SynopsisThis title focuses on the hardships and opportunities experienced by black Americans during the Civil War, especially those who fought for the Union. Critical thinking questions and two “Voices from the Past” special features help readers understand and analyze the various views people held at the time.Trade Review"Clearly written titles introduce readers to different aspects of the Civil War." – School Library journal, Series Made Simple
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Hachette Children's Group The Kids Guide AntiRacism
Book SynopsisThis book will tell you more about what racism is and how to stop it happening. Maybe you are being bullied and you think it could be racial bullying. Perhaps you know someone who is being treated badly because of racism, and you want to help them. Perhaps you are worried that you might be behaving in a racist way and you want to know how to stop.Being anti-racist means being active against racism. This book gives some tips about how to be anti-racist in a positive and safe way. This book can help you spot racism and stop it in its tracks. If everyone bandstogether then we can make racism become ... extinct!Other titles in The Kids'' Guide series:Anti-BullyingDealing with AnxietyDealing with DivorceDealing with DeathUnderstanding Autism
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Soho Teen Love, Hate and Other Filters
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers You Can Make a Difference!: A Creative Workbook
Book SynopsisPacked with fun activities for self-reflection and development, this creative workbook is the ultimate toolkit for all young activists looking to make a difference and create change. Each chapter includes voices from inspiring young game changers to encourage readers to channel their passion for social justice into positive action. Focusing on identity, discrimination and oppression, it offers the space to explore new ideas, self-reflect and expand awareness of the systems underpinning injustice. Chapters engage with a range of social justice and identity issues, including race, gender, sexual orientation and disability, providing the tools needed to facilitate and encourage personal growth. Through creative art activities, journal prompts, interviews and more, this workbook will inspire, engage and empower you to realize your own social justice project and put it into action.Trade ReviewYou Can Make a Difference introduces incredibly thoughtful techniques to understanding yourself and others. Sherry taps into the human, vulnerable and truthful side of people. You'll find yourself dismantling bias and gaining a deeper understanding into your own humanity. -- Kati ‘Jazz’ Gray-Sadler, Founder/President Fifty Shades of Purple Against BullyingThis book is a powerful tool for social justice and change that allows individuals to explore intersecting identities. An exploration of activism that provides readers with a resource to transform communities. -- Kyomi Gregory-Martin Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Pace UniversitySherry Paris has done it again! Her ability to break down difficult but critical constructs and to propose simple, practical, engaging, caring, respectful, and affirming ways forward for youth to become social justice activists is exceptional. Cannot wait to use this book in my teacher education courses! -- Graciela Slesaransky-Poe, Ph.D. Education Professor, Arcadia UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Identities and Stigma and Shame, Oh, My!2. Making a Difference3. Keep Motivated!4. Transformation, Liberation and Rainbows!5. Support Systems and Allyship6. Self-Care7. Support, Encouragement and Future Intentions 8. Holding the Vision 9. Action and Sustaining the Momentum10. Make a Difference with Your Love in Action!About the Author
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HarperCollins Publishers I Am Every Good Thing An inspiring and critically
Book SynopsisSelected by Oprah Magazine as one of its ''essential books for discussing racism with kids''.I am a non-stop ball of energy.Powerful and full of light.I am a go-getter. A difference-maker. A leader.Step inside the mind of the confident narrator of this book. He is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He''s got big plans, and will see them through. He''s creative, adventurous, smart, funny. A good friend. A superhero. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he''s afraid, because he''s often misunderstood. So, slow down, look and listen as he shows you who he really is Featured in the Booktrust Great Books Guide 2021Observer Children's Picture Book of the MonthPerfect for fans of Dapo Adeola's Hey You!Pitch-perfect Gordon C James's painted portraits brim with spirit and dignity. The result is a truly special book by an American author-illustrator duo at the top of their game' Imogen Carter, ObserverA poetic paean to the brilliance of black boys, its enerTrade Review ‘Children everywhere should read I AM EVERY GOOD THING. It is beautiful, joyous & life affirming.’ – David Walliams ‘A poetic paean to the brilliance of black boys, its energetic pages filled with courage, joy and vivid, dynamic illustrations.’ Guardian ‘A stunning visual poem dedicated to supporting and loving black boys, I Am Every Good Thing features incredible illustration from Gordon C. James which really brings a tear to the eye on some particularly emotive spreads.’ Booktrust ‘Barnes and James provide us with a range of powerful, positive names to call Black boys as they urge us to see them, to love them, and to let them live their lives as they deserve.…' Horn Book 'Together, James’s energetic portraiture and Barnes’s affirming text powerfully and ecstatically convey the idea that all Black boys are “worthy to be loved.' Publisher Weekly '“The text has a cadence that demands to be read out loud, performed, sung, or shouted with joy and veracity. The need for a book like this, at a moment like this, could not be greater.…' Booklist ‘A much-needed book for Black children.' Kirkus 'A worthy and timely choice for every collection.' School Library Journal 'Barnes’ playful, potent style draws on inviting metaphor to lift this well above the usual supportive picture book celebration.' BCCB
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Penguin USA Change Sings
Book SynopsisA lyrical picture book debut from #1 New York Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long I can hear change humming In its loudest, proudest song. I don''t fear change coming, And so I sing along. In this stirring, much-anticipated picture book by presidential inaugural poet and activist Amanda Gorman, anything is possible when our voices join together. As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes—big or small—in the world, in their communities, and in most importantly, in themselves. With lyrical text and rhythmic illustrations that build to a dazzling crescendo by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long, Change Sings is a triumphant call to action for everyone to use t
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Hate U Give
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Central Recovery Press My Grandmothers Hands Racialized Trauma and the
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St Martin's Press The Forest of Stolen Girls
Book SynopsisSuspenseful and richly atmospheric, June Hur''s The Forest of Stolen Girls is a haunting historical mystery sure to keep readers guessing until the last page.1426, Joseon (Korea). Hwani''s family has never been the same since she and her younger sister went missing and were later found unconscious in the forest near a gruesome crime scene. Years later, Detective MinHwani''s fatherlearns that thirteen girls have recently disappeared from the same forest that nearly stole his daughters. He travels to their hometown on the island of Jeju to investigate only to vanish as well. Determined to find her father and solve the case that tore their family apart, Hwani returns home to pick up the trail. As she digs into the secrets of the small villageand collides with her now estranged sister, MaewolHwani comes to realize that the answer could lie within her own buried memories of what happened in the forest all those years ago. Praise fo
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc All Out The NoLongerSecret Stories of Queer Teens
Book SynopsisTake a journey through time and genres to discover stories where queer teens live, love, and shape the world around them. Seventeen young adult authors across the queer spectrum have come together to create a collection of beautifully written diverse historical fiction for teens. From a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood set in war-torn 1870s Mexico featuring a transgender soldierto two girls falling in love while mourning the death of Kurt Cobainto forbidden love in a sixteenth-century Spanish conventand an asexual girl discovering her identity amid the 1970s roller-disco scene, All Out tells a diverse range of stories across cultures, time periods, and identities, shedding light on an area of history often ignored or forgotten. Readers searching for positive, nuanced, and authentic queer representationor just a darn good selection of storiesneed look no further than this superb collection.Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewFeaturing original stories from:Malinda LoMackenzi LeeRobin TTrade Review"Sumptuous language, plentiful historical detail, and satisfying endings....Readers searching for positive, nuanced, and authentic queer representation-or just a darn good selection of stories-need look no further than this superb collection." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"LGBTQIA story collections are scarce, but even if they weren't, this one would be essential." -Booklist"The diversity is refreshing... well written...Give to those teens who don't read full novels but still long for LGBTQ representation. A strong choice for most collections." –School Library Journal"Historical fiction has not been very common in queer YA, and All Out is here to change that. Queer people have so often been erased from history that it can feel as if we have no roots. All Out imagines the lives of queer teens throughout different time periods, often playing with genre (retellings, fairy tales, magical realism, fantasy) as well. Not only does this imagine queer histories, it imagines happy ones! It also features a range of identities, including trans, gay, lesbian, asexual, and aromantic characters." – Vulture
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Seoulmates
Book SynopsisThe perfect childhood friends-to-lovers storyfull stop. Christina Lauren,New York Timesbestselling authors ofThe UnhoneymoonersandThe Soulmate EquationHer ex-boyfriend wants her back. Her former best friend is in town.Whendid Hannah's life become a K-drama?Hannah Cho had the next year all planned outthe perfect summer with her boyfriend, Nate, and then a fun senior year with their friends. But then Nate does what everyone else in Hannah's life seems to dohe leaves her, claiming they have nothing in common. He and all her friends are newly obsessed with K-pop and K-dramas, and Hannah is not. After years of trying to embrace the American part and shunning the Korean side of her Korean American identity to fit in, Hannah finds that's exactly what now has her on the outs. But someone who does know K-dramasso well that he's actually starring in oneis Jacob Kim, Hannah's former best friend, whom she hasn't seen in years. He's desperate for a break from the fame, so a family trip back to Trade Review"The perfect childhood friends-to-lovers story—full stop." —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of The Unhoneymooners and The Soulmate Equation"Adorable, heartfelt, and guaranteed to bring a smile to your face!" —Gloria Chao, author of American Panda and Rent a Boyfriend "A deliciously swoony romance." —Helen Hoang, New York Times bestselling author of The Heart Principle"Daebak! This debut has plenty to offer avid romcom readers." —Suzanne Park, author of Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous and The Perfect Escape "Seoulmates will make you swoon. A smart, funny book not to be missed!" —Emiko Jean, New York Times bestselling author of Tokyo Ever After"Laugh-out-loud funny with a solid gold heart!" —Elise Bryant, author of Happily Ever Afters and One True Loves"A pitch-perfect romance with relatable, occasionally messy characters, heartfelt swoons, and so many laugh-out-loud moments." —Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today Tonight Tomorrow A POPSUGAR Best YA Book of 2022 "Meaningfully examines issues around Korean American identity, code-switching, objectification of Asian culture and people, family dynamics, and finding inner strength. An honest, fresh, and thoughtful summer romance." —Kirkus Reviews "Recalling the effusive expression, fast pace, and dramatic moments of a K-drama, Lee celebrates Korean culture, and examines its objectification within the U.S., via a good- humored and tenderly written second chance at love." —Publishers Weekly"An inside view of the world of the machines that are K-pop and K-dramas will attract a wide range of readers. Most teens will see some of their own realities depicted in the main character’s story and that’s the best part of the book." —SLJ"A quick and lovely read that touches on themes of identity and internal growth, this novel is perfect for the romantics at heart." —Booklist
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Penguin USA Algo algún día
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Finally Heard
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Penguin USA La Canción del Cambio
Book SynopsisUn lírico libro debut para niños por la poeta inaugural presidencial Amanda Gorman y el ilustrador #1 superventas del New York Times Loren Long.Escucho el zumbido del cambio.Es una ruidosa y orgullosa canción.No temo la llegada del cambio y por eso canto con gran pasión. En este emocionante y anticipado libro para niños por la poeta inaugural presidencial y activista, Amanda Gorman, todo es posible cuando nuestras voces se unen. Cuando una niña guía a un elenco de personajes por un viaje musical, ellos aprenden que tienen el poder de hacer cambios - grandes o pequeños - en el mundo, en sus comunidades y sobre todo dentro de ellos mismos. Ilustrado por el renombrado Loren Long, El cambio canta usa texto lírico e ilustraciones rítmicas que llegan a un crescendo deslumbrante, y es la llama
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Tundra Book Group Heavenly Tyrant Iron Widow Book 2
Book SynopsisZetian must balance dangerous politics with a new quest for vengeance in the sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Iron Widow.Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid''s Tale in this blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction for YA readers. After suffering devastating loss and making drastic decisions, Zetian finds herself on the seat of power in Huaxia, but she has also learned that her world is not as it seems. Revelations about an enemy who dangles one of her loved ones as a hostage force Zetian to share power with a dangerous man she cannot simply depose. Despite their mutual dislike and distrust, the two must work together to take down their common enemy and stoke a revolution against the systems of exploitation that plague their world. However, power is not so easy to wield once seized, and a revolution is not so easy to control once unleashed. As Huaxia?s former elites strike back and the common people?s fervor for justice turns bloody and paranoid, can Zetian remain a fair and just ruler? Or will she be forced to rely on fear and violence and succumb to her darker instincts in her quest for vengeance and liberation?
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Random House USA Inc Take Back the Block
Book SynopsisAN NPR BOOKS WE LOVE SELECTION!WINNER OF THE ILA SOCIAL JUSTICE LITERATURE AWARD!Can sixth grader Wes save his neighborhood? This book made me want to step aside, hand over the mic, and listen to Wes. A must-read. --Mariama J. Lockington, author of For Black Girls Like MeBrand-new kicks, ripped denim shorts, Supreme tee--Wes Henderson has the best style in sixth grade. That—and hanging out with the crew (his best friends since little-kid days) and playing video games—is what Wes wants to be thinking about at the start of the school year, not the protests his parents are always dragging him to.But when a powerful real estate developer makes an offer to buy Kensington Oaks, the neighborhood Wes has lived in his whole life, everything changes. The grown-ups are supposed to have all the answers, but all they’re doing is arguing. Even Wes’s best friends are fighting. And some of them may be moving. Wes i
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Feiwel & Friends A Magic Steeped in Poison
Book SynopsisA #1 New York Times Bestseller!Judy I. Lin''s sweeping debut A Magic Steeped in Poison, first in a duology, is sure to enchant fans of Adrienne Young and Leigh Bardugo.I used to look at my hands with pride. Now all I can think is, These are the hands that buried my mother.For Ning, the only thing worse than losing her mother is knowing that it''s her own fault. She was the one who unknowingly brewed the poison tea that killed herthe poison tea that now threatens to also take her sister, Shu.When Ning hears of a competition to find the kingdom''s greatest shennong-shimasters of the ancient and magical art of tea-makingshe travels to the imperial city to compete. The winner will receive a favor from the princess, which may be Ning''s only chance to save her sister''s life. But between the backstabbing competitors, bloody court politics, and a mysterious (and handsome) boy with a shocking secret, Ning might actually be
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Penguin Putnam Inc What Is the Civil Rights Movement?
Book SynopsisEven though slavery had ended in the 1860s, African Americans were still suffering under the weight of segregation a hundred years later. They couldn’t go to the same schools, eat at the same restaurants, or even use the same bathrooms as white people. But by the 1950s, black people refused to remain second-class citizens and were willing to risk their lives to make a change. Author Sherri L. Smith brings to life momentous events through the words and stories of people who were on the frontlines of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. This book also features the fun black-and-white illustrations and engaging 16-page photo insert that readers have come love about the What Was? series!
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Atheneum Books Ain't Burned All the Bright
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Quarto Publishing PLC An ABC of Equality: Volume 1
Book SynopsisA is for Ability, B is for Belief, C is for Class. The bestselling book An ABC of Equality introduces complicated concepts surrounding social justice to the youngest of children.All people have the right to be treated fairly, no matter who they are, what they look like or where they come from. From A to Z, simple explanations accompanied by engaging artwork teach children about the world we live in and how to navigate our way through it. Each right-hand page includes a brightly decorated letter with the word it stands for and an encouraging slogan. On the left, a colourful illustration and bite-size text sum up the concept. Cheerful people from a range of backgrounds, ethnicities and abilities lead the way through the alphabet. L is for LGBTQIA. Find the words that make you, you. N is for No. No means no. P is for Privilege. Be aware of your advantages. X is for Xenophobia. Ask questions and you’ll see there’s nothing to be afraid of. Celebrate your Differences, ask more Questions, share your Kindness and learn to Understand the world.Trade Review"Teach children about class, privilege and more with this accessible, simple illustrated guide." -- Red Magazine
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Penguin Putnam Inc Dig
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Random House USA Inc Were Different Were the Same Sesame Street Sesame
Book SynopsisWho better than Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to teach us that though we may all look different on the outside—deep down, we are all very much alike? Elmo and his Sesame Street friends help teach toddlers and the adults in their lives that everyone is the same on the inside, and it's our differences that make this wonderful world, which is home to us all, an interesting—and special—place. This enduring, colorful, and charmingly illustrated book offers an easy, enjoyable way to learn about differences—and what truly matters. We’re Different, We’re the Same is an engaging read for toddlers and adults alike that reinforces how we all have the same needs, desires, and feelings.
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Hachette Children's Group Black History African Empires
Book SynopsisThe history of the African continent covers thousands of years, thousands of kilometres and millions of peoples speaking hundreds of languages. There are countless stories, dances, poems and songs. They tell the history of the great ancient civilisations, such as the Egyptians; the powerful kingdoms in West Africa of Mali and Songhai; the trading cities of Timbuktu and Gao; and enormous structures, such as the pyramids and Great Zimbabwe. This book looks at the great civilisations of the African continent and the people within these complex societies.The Black History series brings together a wide range of events and experiences from the past to promote knowledge and understanding of black culture today.Trade ReviewDan Lyndon's Black History series is the best account we've seen yet; a strong, authentic voice delivers a satisfyingly complex but accessible historical overview. * Books for Keeps *Table of Contents 1: Introduction 2: African Empires 3: Ta-Seti and Ancient Egypt 4: The Kingdom of Ta-Seti 5: Ancient Ghana 6: What was life like in Kumbi-Saleh? 7: The Empire of Mali 8: Mansa Musa and the pilgrimage to Mecca 9: The Empire of Songhai 10: A rough guide to Timbuktu 11: The Benin Empire 12: Living in Benin 13: Great Zimbabwe 14: Who built Great Zimbabwe? 15: The Europeans arrive 16: African Resistance 17: A timeline of African Empires 18: Websites and Bibliography 19: Glossary 20: Index 21: Preview: Africa and the Slave Trade
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Simon & Schuster Aminas Voice
Book SynopsisA Washington Post Best Children’s Book of 2017 “For inspiring empathy in young readers, you can’t get better than this book.” —R. J. Palacio, author of #1 New York Timesbestseller Wonder “Amina’s anxieties are entirely relatable, but it’s her sweet-hearted nature that makes her such a winning protagonist.” —Entertainment Weekly A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family’s vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community in this “compassionate, timely novel” (Booklist, starred review) from the award-winning author of It’s Ramadan, Curious George and Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns.Amina has never been comfortable in the spotlight. She is happy just hanging out with her best friend, Soojin. Except now that she’s in middTrade Review*"Amina's middle school woes and the universal themes running through the book transcend culture, race, and religion. A perfect first book for this new Muslim imprint." * Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW **"A universal story of self-acceptance and the acceptance of others. A welcome addition to any middle grade collection." * School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW *"Watching Amina literally and figuratively find her voice—bolstered by community, friendship, and discovered inner strength—makes for rewarding reading." * Publishers Weekly **"Written as beautifully as Amina’s voice surely is, this compassionate, timely novel is highly recommended for all libraries." * Booklist, STARRED REVIEW *"[A] relatable portrayal of a tween who wants to fit in, and who’s devoted to her faith even amid her confusion about her family’s varied approaches to it." * Horn Book *"This gentle example of multicultural domestic realism hits all of the right notes...a comforting counternarrative to what young readers may see on the news." -- BCCB * March 2017 *"Realistic fiction centered on a Pakistani-American Muslim girl is a refreshing change in the middle grade market.....It’s solid storyline and the common denominator of middle school drama highlights the fact that students from all backgrounds may be more alike than they realize. Recommended." -- School Library Connection * May/June 2017 *"Hena Khan (It's Ramadan, Curious George) writes a gentle coming-of-age story universal in theme and original in context, and appealing to any reader who has just wanted to slow the world down." -- Shelf Awareness * 3/17/17 *"For inspiring empathy in young readers, you can’t get better than this book." -- R. J. Palacio, author of #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder
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Hardie Grant Explore The Trees: Learning Tree Knowledge with Uncle Kuu
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Random House USA Inc Defiant
Book SynopsisIn Defiant, Wade Hudson, award-winning coeditor of The Talk and Recognize!, takes a critical look at the strides and struggles of the past in this revelatory and moving memoir about a young Black man growing up in the South during the heart of the civil rights movement.“With his compelling memoir, Hudson will inspire young readers to emulate his ideals and accomplishments.” —Booklist, starred reviewBorn in 1946 in Mansfield, Louisiana, Wade Hudson came of age against the backdrop of the civil rights movement. From their home on Mary Street, his close-knit family watched as the country grappled with desegregation; as the Klan targeted the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama; and as systemic racism struck across the nation and in their hometown.Amidst it all, Wade was growing up—getting into scuffles, playing baseball, immersing himself in his church community, and starting to write. M
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Random House USA Inc Before Takeoff
Book SynopsisThe Sun Is Also a Star meets Jumanji when two teens meet and fall in love during a layover-gone-wrong at the Atlanta airport in this thrilling new novel from the author of Let's Get Lost!James and Michelle find themselves in the Atlanta airport on a layover. They couldn't be more different, but seemingly interminable delays draw them both to a mysterious flashing green light--and each other. Where James is passive, Michelle is anything but. And she quickly discovers that the flashing green light is actually... a button. Which she presses. Which may or may not unwittingly break the rules of the universe--at least as those rules apply to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta.Before they can figure up from down, strange, impossible things start happening: snowstorms form inside the B terminal; jungles sprout up in the C terminal; and earthquakes split the ground apart in between. And no matter how hard they try, it seems no one can find a way in or
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Random House USA Inc Nubia The Reckoning
Book SynopsisThe sequel to Nubia: The Awakening, the epic fantasy from actor and producer Omar Epps and writer Clarence A. Haynes! A powerful saga of three teens, the children of refugees from a fallen African utopia, who must navigate their newfound powers in a climate-ravaged New York City.Zuberi, Uzochi, and Lencho have awoken to their powers, and now they're members of a new generation of Nubians--the first to connect to their gifts since their parents fled their island home decades ago. But though they're learning to control their powers, the battle to free their people from oppression is far from over. The people of Tri-State East are wary of the newly powerful Nubians. Are they agents of good--or are they only out to use their gifts for themselves? And the Sky King Krazen is bent on harnessing the Nubians' powers for himself. He already started assembling a Nubian Militia. Now he intends to put them to work. There are secrets Zuberi, Lench
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Little, Brown & Company Our Way Back to Always
Book SynopsisTo All the Boys I''ve Loved Before meets Since You?ve Been Gone in this effervescent romance about childhood best friends reconnecting, full of sunny days, warm nights, first kisses, and mended hearts. Lou Patterson and Sam Alvarez were inseparable?the best of friends?until the most embarrassing middle school promposal ever. Now, four years later, Lou is an introverted romantic who?s bearing the weight of her mother?s expectations. Meanwhile, Sam is the golden boy with plenty of friends who?s still mourning the death of his father. When Lou finds the bucket list she and Sam wrote together as kids, she?s disappointed to see that she hasn?t accomplished a single one of her goals. Go to a party? Nope. Pull the greatest prank of all time? Still no. Learn how to be a really good kisser? Definitely not. Lou sets out to finish the list, and in a stroke of fate, Sam decides to tag along, stirring up old arguments and some very new feelings. But with the bucket list to guide them, Sam and Lou might just be able to find a way toward the future and each other.
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Jeremy Gabryszak Class Of Life Life can be a straight jacket that takes the right motivation to get out of
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St Martin's Press Within These Wicked Walls
Book SynopsisINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERREESE''S BOOK CLUB FALL 2021 YA PICKLauren Blackwood's can't-miss debut is a magical, Ethiopian-inspired remix of Jane Eyre. - Harper''s BazaarWhat the heart desires, the house destroys...Andromeda is a debteraan exorcist hired to cleanse households of the Evil Eye. She would be hired, that is, if her mentor hadn't thrown her out before she could earn her license. Now her only hope of steady work is to find a Patrona rich, well-connected individual who will vouch for her abilities.When a handsome young heir named Magnus Rochester reaches out to hire her, she takes the job without question. Never mind that he's rude and demanding and eccentric, that the contract comes with a number of outlandish rules and that almost a dozen debtera had quit before her. If Andromeda wants to earn a living, she has no choice.But she quickly realizes this is
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Hachette Children's Group Black History Resistance and Abolition
Book SynopsisThroughout the brutal history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade that took place between the 16th and 19th centuries, Africans resisted enslavement at different times and in many ways.This book looks at the struggle for freedom and the key events in the build up to the abolition of slavery.The Black History series brings together a wide range of events and experiences from the past to promote knowledge and understanding of black culture today. This book looks at the struggle for freedom and the key events in the build up to the abolition of slavery.Table of Contents 1: Introduction 2: Resistance in Africa 3: Resistance on the Slave Ships 4: The Amistad (depth story) 5: Resistance on the Plantations 6: Slave revolts 7: Nanny of the Maroons 8: Toussaint L’Ouverture’s rebellion 9: Abolition 10: Africans in Britain 11: Case Study – Olaudah Equiano the Abolitionist 12: Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade 13: Am I not a man and a brother? 14: Elizabeth Heyrick (depth study) 15: The Abolition Acts 16: The Legacy of the Slave Trade 17: Timeline – Resistance and Abolition 18: Websites and Bibliography
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Jolly Fish Press Into the Shadowlands
Book SynopsisIn this tale of two monsters, seventh-grade troll Malcolm McNastee is on a mission to rid Uggarland of misfits, especially Frankenstein (Frank) Frightface Gordon. Much to Malcolmâ??s horror, Frank rescued Malcolmâ??s disgraced dad from exile. This unspeakable act could tarnish Malcolmâ??s true-blood troll reputation. On the other claw, Frankâ??a neat freak whoâ??s never fit the normal monster modeâ??must quickly reform under a new Uggarland law. If he doesnâ??t, he could face exileâ??or worse. Malcolm decides to regain his good-monster standing by leading Frank and a band of misfits into the dangerous Shadowlandsâ??where many enter and few emerge unscathed. Frank and Malcolm must brave the Shadowlandsâ?? perils, realizing that even if they make it out alive, their lives will never be the same.
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Jolly Fish Press If the Fire Comes: A Story of Segregation during
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Jolly Fish Press If the Fire Comes: A Story of Segregation during
Book SynopsisThe Great Depression and California drought hasnât made life isnât easy for Joseph McCoy. When racial tensions threaten to force an all-black Civilian Conservation Corps camp to leave town, Joseph thinks his secret project could help save the camp.
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Jolly Fish Press Light a Candle: A Story of Chinese American
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Jolly Fish Press Light a Candle: A Story of Chinese American
Book SynopsisWhen a stiff-necked teacher with staunch views against the Chinese moves to Emma Fongâs mining town of La Porte, California, sheâll have to rely on her wits and the strength of her people to survive his anti-Asian prejudice and stake her claim as an American in the Wild West.
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North Star Editions Things I'd Rather Do Than Die
Book SynopsisJade Fulton and Ethan Garrett are opposites in every sense of the word. Ethan is an all-American poster boya star athlete dating the most popular girl in school and a devout Christian. Jade keeps mostly to herself. She abhors joining things, hates everyone at their high school except her best friend, Gia, and considers herself agnostic.When Ethan and Jade find themselves locked in an aerobics room overnight, their confinement forces them to push past the labels they've given each other. Jock. Loner. Jesus freak. Skeptic. Golden boy. Intellectual. Amid hours of arguing, philosophizing, and silly game playing, Ethan and Jade learn there''s a lot more to the other person than meets the eye.After that night, life returns to normal and each goes back to their regular lives. Still, neither one can shake the unexpected bond they formed and they can't help but question what they've been taught to believe, who they want to be, and where their hearts truly lie.
£14.39
North Star Editions Racism
Book SynopsisThis book explores racism in America, highlighting the history of the topic, an analysis of the events that shaped it, and an overview of the debates surrounding the topic. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two Case Study special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.Trade Review“Well laid-out and even-handed.” —School Library Journal"In Racism, readers are familiarized with many forms of systemic racism—namely its presence in the areas of health care, housing, and education—and how it can be combatted. . . . While these issues can be hard to talk about, these books help to educate and encourage honest discussions." —Booklist
£29.74
North Star Editions Racism
Book SynopsisThis book explores racism in America, highlighting the history of the topic, an analysis of the events that shaped it, and an overview of the debates surrounding the topic. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two Case Study special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.Trade Review“Well laid-out and even-handed.” —School Library Journal"In Racism, readers are familiarized with many forms of systemic racism—namely its presence in the areas of health care, housing, and education—and how it can be combatted. . . . While these issues can be hard to talk about, these books help to educate and encourage honest discussions." —Booklist
£12.34
Tu Books Rebel Seoul
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£14.36
North Star Editions Civil War: Black Soldiers in the Civil War
Book SynopsisThis title focuses on the hardships and opportunities experienced by black Americans during the Civil War, especially those who fought for the Union. Critical thinking questions and two “Voices from the Past” special features help readers understand and analyze the various views people held at the time.Trade Review"Clearly written titles introduce readers to different aspects of the Civil War." – School Library journal, Series Made Simple
£29.74
BookLife Publishing Racism
Book SynopsisThe big questions in society today are often difficult for children to understand. This series explains the topics in a child-friendly style. There are lots of images and the information is presented in small grabs to make it easy to read and comprehend.The big questions in society today are often difficult for children to understand. This series explains the topics in a child-friendly style. There are lots of images and the information is presented in small grabs to make it easy to read and comprehend.
£13.99
BookLife Publishing Refugees and Displacement
Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered how the movement of people has shaped the world around you? People have always moved around the world, whether to build a new home or flee from a natural disaster. This book covers asylum seekers and refugees, The Vietnam War, The Syrian Civil War, refugee camps, life as a refugee, displacement, the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, and Hurricane Katrina. Includes discussion questions, glossary and index.
£13.99
Wattpad Books Historically Inaccurate
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£13.26
Gefen Publishing House Room for Rent
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£17.09
HarperCollins The Sky at Our Feet
Book SynopsisAlthough Jason was born in the US, it’s hard to feel American now when he’s terrified that his mother will be discovered—and that they will be separated.When he sees his mother being escorted from her workplace by two officers, Jason feels completely alone.Trade Review★ “A gripping story about two brave children on the run in the Big Apple... An important book with a well-crafted plot that is sure to linger several days after readers finish it.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Jason’s strong narrative voice illustrates the plight of a family torn apart and what it means to be an American child of an undocumented parent.” — Booklist ★ “A winsome supporting cast, snappy dialogue, and nonstop adventures just shy of fantastic make this a thought-provoking, heartwarming page-turner.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “The story is fast-paced and engaging with sympathetic protagonists who raise thought-provoking contemporary issues. An absorbing read.” — School Library Journal
£7.26
