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Being Black in America
Sue Bradford Edwards - Brightpoint Pr
Format: Hardcover
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"Black Americans face racism and its effects on a daily basis. Inequality is present in education, health care, policing, and many other areas of life. Being Black in America examines these disparities and looks at proposed solutions to make American society more equal"-- |
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The Contender
Robert Lipsyte - HarperCollins; Reissue edition
Format: Hardcover
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Language Arts.A 17-year-old Harlem boy struggles to become a champion boxer in this excellent novel [recommended] for use in the early phases of secondary school literature study.
Language ArtsA 17-year-old Harlem boy struggles to become a champion boxer in this excellent novel... |
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Firekeeper's Daughter
Angeline Boulley - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover
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As a biracial, unenrolled tribal member and the product of a scandal, eighteen-year-old Daunis Fontaine has never quite fit in, both in her hometown and on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. Daunis dreams of studying medicine, but when her family is struck by tragedy, she puts her future on hold... |
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The Rise of the Black Lives Matter Movement
Samantha S Bell - Brightpoint Pr
Format: Hardcover
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"The Black Lives Matter movement formed in 2013. Since then, it has become one of the largest civil rights movements in American history. The Rise of the Black Lives Matter Movement traces the movement from its origins through its incredible growth, discussing its goals and the ways... |
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What Makes You You?
Gill Arbuthnott - Crabtree Publishing Company
Format: Print book
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What Makes You You? is a mind-blowing introduction to the building blocks of life, DNA, what it is, how it works, and what we can do with it. Breaking down complex scientific concepts and processes into digestible bite-sized chunks; Gill Arbuthnott seamlessly explains everything from the basics... |
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Imogen, Obviously
Becky Albertalli - Balzer Bray
Format: Hardcover
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With humor and insight, #1 New York Times bestseller Becky Albertalli explores the nuances of sexuality, identity, and friendship in this timely new novel.Imogen Scott may be hopelessly heterosexual, but she's got the World's Greatest Ally title locked down.She's never missed... |
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A short history of the girl next door
Jared Reck - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Get your tissues ready for this unrequited love story that's equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking and will appeal to fans of Jennifer Niven, John Green, and Jesse Andrews. Seriously, how can you see a person nearly every day of your life and never think a thing of it, then all of a sudden,... |
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Skyjacked
Paul Griffin - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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Have a nice flight . . .Cassie, Tim, Emily, Brandon, and Jay are on their way back from a camping trip, flying from Idaho to New York City on Cassie's family's private plane. This might be a usual thing for the others, but for Jay, it's only his second time ever on a plane. And what starts... |
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Right Where You Left Me
Calla Devlin - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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After Charlotte's father is kidnapped, she and her mother must overcome their differences and find a way to rescue him in this eloquent, moving portrayal of family from the author of William C. Morris Award finalist Tell Me Something Real.In search of the perfect story to put a human... |
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Tess of the Road
Rachel Hartman - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Meet Tess, a brave new heroine from beloved epic fantasy author Rachel Hartman."Surprising, rewarding, and enlightening, both a fantasy adventure and a meta discourse on consent, shame, and female empowerment."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Not to be ignored. Absolutely... |
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