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Author
Publisher
Free Press
Pub. Date
[1991]
Language
English
Description
American universities are once again the scene of angry controversy. This time it is the politics of race and sex that has sparked a wave of bitter confrontations. Some of these disputes have made national headlines; many more go unreported. They may appear to be unrelated cases of excessive zeal. But as the author argues in this firsthand report from today's deeply troubled American campus, the conflicts are the fruit of a coherent ideology that...
1502) A spark of white fire
Author
Series
Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"The first book in a scifi retelling of the Mahabrahata. When Esmae wins a contest of skill, she sets off events that trigger an inevitable and unwinnable war that pits her against the family she would give anything to return to. In a universe of capricious gods, dark moons, and kingdoms built on the backs of spaceships, a cursed queen sends her infant daughter away, a jealous uncle steals the throne of Kali from his nephew, and an exiled prince vows...
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Illustrated with stunning cut paper art, these seven poetic vignettes capture true stories of courage, hope, and resilience from around the world. In Imagine A Garden, award-winning children's author Rina Singh shares seven real-life stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things for their communities amidst war, poverty, and violence. With vivid, textured images from celebrated Iranian illustrator Hoda Hadadi, this powerful picture book is:...
1504) The jade bones
Author
Series
Publisher
Blackstone Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Four young people risk their lives to save the world from a looming apocalypse in this captivating sequel to The Seventh Sun. ... Based on ancient Mesoamerican legends and mythology, The Jade Bones is a compelling and romantic adventure that builds to a heart-stopping climax"--
Cast into the underworld after an act of shattering betrayal, Mayana and Ahkin must overcome unimaginable odds if they are to return home and reclaim the throne of the Chicome....
1506) The obsidian butterfly
Author
Series
Publisher
Blackstone Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"To the Chicome people, an eclipse is a time of terror. When darkness falls, the barrier separating the heavens and the earth becomes unstable. Then come the ravening Tzitzimime-the star demons who thirst for human blood. Mayana and Ahkin know the full extent of the coming danger, but they must gather support or the Chicome Empire is doomed."--
Author
Publisher
Yeehoo Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"It{u2019}s the first day of Dragon School, where all the young dragons must learn how to harness their fire-breathing skills. Today{u2019}s lesson? Using it to cook food! All the dragons are excited to test their powers . . . except Long. Long is from the East and can only breathe out water. No matter how hard he huffs and puffs, he isn{u2019}t sure he can match his fire-breathing classmates. But will his talents be discovered? Or will Long find...
1508) Wishes of the world
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Illuminates all the hopeful ways children around the world make wishes. Includes backmatter on the traditions of wish-making.
1509) Forever
Author
Series
Changers ; 4
Publisher
Black Sheep/Akashic Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"When we left Kim Cruz in Changers Book Three, she'd just come out to her best friend. In Changers Book Four: Forever, Kim discovers that this is only one small part of understanding who she is and where she belongs. Soon enough, she changes again, into the body and social status of her dreams. What she does with her newfound power will come to haunt her. In this final installment of the provocative Changers series, our hero learns what it means to...
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Language
English
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Description
"What's on the other side of the forest? A young rabbit and his father are determined to find out in this modern picture book that feels like a classic, calling to mind the tender work of Beatrix Potter. Some say that wolves, ogres, and giant badgers live in the forest beside Arthur's house. That's why no one ever goes in there, to see what's on the other side. But one day, Arthur's dad has an idea--a magnificent idea! Build a tower to look over the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
A Geisel Honor–winning series!
Join Gigi as she tries natto, a traditional Japanese food, in this exciting and engaging Level Three I Can Read book by acclaimed author and illustrator Melissa Iwai. Intergenerational relationships, Japanese culture, and social and emotional learning are highlighted in this sweet biracial story, perfect for sharing with children 3 to 6.
Ohayo! It's breakfast time and Gigi can't wait to make her favorite meal-Peanut...
1512) A little bit of respect
Author
Publisher
Happy Yak, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
In this follow-up to A Little Bit Different and A Little Bit of Courage, the Ploofers are back for a heartwarming exploration of self-awareness and respect. The Ploofers are visiting a new island and are excited to meet the residents. But when one islander singles out Little One as an adorable cutie pie, Little One isn't happy and becomes frustrated with the way he is being treated. Will Little One learn to be assertive and stand up for himself?"--...
1513) The More We Get Together
Author
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Set to the familiar tune of "The More We Get Together," this new addition to Barefoot Books' bestselling singalong collection features children who work together to make their urban neighborhood cleaner, friendlier, and safer for everyone. Includes end matter about recycling, activism, community gardens, teamwork and more.
Celeste Cortright grew up in Connecticut, USA, and now works as a design director when she's not writing children's books for...
1514) An ABC of equality
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"An ABC of equality introduces complicated concepts to the youngest of children, from celebrating our differences, understanding everyone's beliefs, and treating everyone with kindness." --
1515) Wylde wings
Author
Series
Publisher
Hope Well Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Gwyn Wylde has been waiting for his wings. Before she died, his mom told him he would fly. He knows it's stupid. All those Welsh myths aren't really true. People don't have wings.Until, one day, he does.Wylde Wings is the story of how Gwyn Wylde gets his wings. The illustrated novel takes flight as we follow along on Wylde's adventure. He meets old gods, challenges mythological monsters, and with the help of his friends - dances on the line between...
Publisher
Haymarket Books
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"A collection of compelling, hard-hitting first-person essays, poems, and photos that expose what our punitive social systems do to so many Americans. Going for Broke, edited by Alissa Quart, Executive Director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, and David Wallis, former Managing Director of EHRP, gives voice to a range of gifted writers for whom "economic precarity" is more than just another assignment. All illustrate what the late Barbara...
Publisher
University of Massachusetts Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Beginning in the 1830s and continuing for more than a century, blackface minstrelsy-stage performances that claimed to represent the culture of black Americans-remained arguably the most popular entertainment in North America. A renewed scholarly interest in this contentious form of entertainment has produced studies treating a range of issues: its contradictory depiction of class, race, and gender; its role in the development of racial stereotyping;...
1518) Aquarian Dawn: a novel
Author
Publisher
Three Rooms Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
In Nigeria-born, America-based author Ebele Chizea's stunning debut novel, teenager Ada and her mother flee the civil war of their West African home and come to America in 1966, where Ada soon discovers-and blossoms within-the US counterculture movement, developing a drive for anti-war activism which she takes with her back to Nabuka only to uncover new truths about herself as well as family secrets that threaten to shatter her plans for the future....
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Who is pointing a shiny arrow at the sky? Where is that flute music coming from? And who has been eating all the tasty sweets?! Meet the many faces (and arms) of the mighty Hindu gods! Get them together, and anything is possible"--
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"Who is that warrior with her shield raised up high? Who is that playing a beautiful song for all to hear? And who is that waving a skull around and sticking her tongue out at everyone? Meet the many faces (and arms) of the mighty Hindu goddesses! Get them together, and anything is possible"--
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