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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues > Racism, sexism & prejudice
A bag of chips. That's all sixteen-year-old Rashad is looking for. What he finds instead is a fist-happy cop, Paul, who mistakes Rashad for a shoplifter, mistakes Rashad's pleadings that he's stolen nothing for belligerence, mistakes Rashad's every flinch at every punch the cop throws as further resistance and refusal to STAY STILL as ordered. But how can you stay still when someone is pounding your face into the pavement?
There were witnesses: Quinn - a varsity basketball player and Rashad's classmate who has been raised by Paul since his own father died in Afghanistan - and a video camera. Soon the beating is all over the news and Paul is getting threatened with accusations of prejudice and racial brutality. Quinn refuses to believe that the man who has basically been his saviour could possibly be guilty. But then Rashad is absent. And absent again. And again. And the basketball team - half of whom are Rashad's best friends - start to take sides. As does the school. And the town. Simmering tensions threaten to explode as Rashad and Quinn are forced to face decisions and consequences they had never considered before.
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Becoming Muhammad Ali
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James Patterson, Kwame Alexander; Illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile
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Two heavy-hitters in children's literature deliver a critically
acclaimed, bestselling biographical novel of cultural icon Muhammad
Ali. "This utterly delightful story about Ali's childhood is a
smash hit."--School Library Journal (starred review) Before he was
a household name, Cassius Clay was a kid with struggles like any
other. Kwame Alexander and James Patterson join forces to vividly
depict his life up to age seventeen in both prose and verse,
including his childhood friends, struggles in school, the racism he
faced, and his discovery of boxing. Readers will learn about
Cassius' family and neighbors in Louisville, Kentucky, and how,
after a thief stole his bike, Cassius began training as an amateur
boxer at age twelve. Before long, he won his first Golden Gloves
bout and began his transformation into the unrivaled Muhammad Ali.
Fully authorized by and written in cooperation with the Muhammad
Ali estate, and vividly brought to life by Dawud Anyabwile's
dynamic artwork, Becoming Muhammad Ali captures the budding
charisma and youthful personality of one of the greatest sports
heroes of all time. Longlisted for the 2022-2023 Indiana Young
Hoosier Book Award, and nominated for the 2021-2022 Black Eyed
Susan Book Award!
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Build a House
(Hardcover)
Rhiannon Giddens; Illustrated by Monica Mikai
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It's 1936, in Flint, Michigan. Times may be hard, and ten-year-old Bud may be a motherless boy on the run, but Bud's got a few things going for him:
1. He has his own suitcase filled with his own important, secret things.
2. He's the author of Bud Caldwell's Rules and Things for Having a Funner Life and Making a Better Liar Out of Yourself.
3. His momma never told him who his father was, but she left a clue: flyers of Herman E. Calloway and his famous band, the Dusky Devastators of the Depression!!!!!!
Bud's got an idea that those flyers will lead him to his father. Once he decides to hit the road and find this mystery man, nothing can stop him--not hunger, not fear, not vampires, not even Herman E. Calloway himself.
Bud, Not Buddy is full of laugh-out-loud humor and wonderful characters, hitting the high notes of jazz and sounding the deeper tones of the Great Depression. Once again Christopher Paul Curtis, author of the award-winning novel The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963, takes readers on a heartwarming and unforgettable journey.
Meet the little leaders. They're brave. They're bold. They changed
the world. Featuring the true stories of 40 inspirational women
creators - from writers to inventors, artists to scientists - this
book is as inspirational as it is educational. Readers will meet
trailblazing women such as revolutionary architect, Zaha Hadid,
actor/inventor Hedy Lamarr, environmental activist Wangari Maathai,
modernist painter and animator Mary Blair and physicist
Chien-Shiung Wu. Some names will be familiar, some will not - but
all these women had a lasting impact on their fields.
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Refuge
(Hardcover)
Anne Booth; Illustrated by Sam Usher
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Kids teaching kids how to make the world happier, prettier,
friendlier, kinder, safer, smarter, accepting, and loving. It's
easy! Taken from the life lessons of Eva Kor, Auschwitz child
survivor, this title empowers children by offering concrete, simple
actions that can change reaer's own lives, their community, and
even the world. Charming illustrations bring lightness to a book
with serious ideas that work. "The simplicity of the 12 easy steps
in this book is disarming and deeply moving. This no-fuss guide
counts on children's humanity for its force, rather than
spirituality or any whiff of religious thought, and in doing so,
its impact is immense." -School Library Journal, starred review "A
touching and beautiful guide to consideration and kindness."
-Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Eva's greatest magic was her
ability to connect with children, to introduce them to their own
unimagined capability. This astonishing little book captures her
spirit beautifully and will help to grow world-changes for
generations to come." -Ted Green, Filmmaker of award-winning
documentary Eva A-7063
From Francesca Cavallo, author of the NY Times best seller Good
Night Stories for Rebel Girls. May, a seven-year-old brown girl in
the United States, learns the story of Chinese doctor Li Wenliang,
the first hero of the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Li's bravery and
perseverance inspire May as she navigates many of the challenges
millions of kids around the world are facing through this pandemic.
An honest explanation about how power and privilege factor into the
lives of white children, at the expense of other groups, and how
they can help seek justice. -THE NEW YORK TIMES ONE OF HUFFPOST'S
RECOMMENDED "ANTI-RACIST BOOKS FOR KIDS AND TEENS" **A WHITE RAVEN
2019 SELECTION** NAMED ONE OF SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL'S BEST BOOKS
OF 2018 Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness is a picture book about
racism and racial justice, inviting white children and parents to
become curious about racism, accept that it's real, and cultivate
justice. This book does a phenomenal job of explaining how power
and privilege affect us from birth, and how we can educate
ourselves...Not My Idea is an incredibly important book, one that
we should all be using as a catalyst for our anti-racist education.
-THE TINY ACTIVIST Quite frankly, the first book I've seen that
provides an honest explanation for kids about the state of race in
America today. -ELIZABETH BIRD, librarian "It's that exact mix of
true-to-life humor and unflinching honesty that makes
Higginbotham's book work so well..."-PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (*Starred
Review) A much-needed title that provides a strong foundation for
critical discussions of white people and racism, particularly for
young audiences. Recommended for all collections. -SCHOOL LIBRARY
JOURNAL (*Starred Review) A necessary children's book about
whiteness, white supremacy, and resistance... Important,
accessible, needed. -KIRKUS REVIEWS A timely story that addresses
racism, civic responsibility, and the concept of whiteness.
-FOREWORD REVIEWS For white folks who aren't sure how to talk to
their kids about race, this book is the perfect beginning. -O
MAGAZINE
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Nightblood
(Paperback)
Elly Blake
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* AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * INDIE BESTSELLER * JUNIOR
LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION * KIDS' INDIE NEXT LIST PICK * NPR BEST
PICK New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson ramps up
the horror and tackles America's history and legacy of racism in
this suspenseful YA novel following a biracial teenager as her
Georgia high school hosts its first integrated prom. When
Springville residents-at least the ones still alive-are questioned
about what happened on prom night, they all have the same
explanation . . . Maddy did it. An outcast at her small-town
Georgia high school, Madison Washington has always been a teasing
target for bullies. And she's dealt with it because she has more
pressing problems to manage. Until the morning a surprise rainstorm
reveals her most closely kept secret: Maddy is biracial. She has
been passing for white her entire life at the behest of her
fanatical white father, Thomas Washington. After a viral bullying
video pulls back the curtain on Springville High's racist roots,
student leaders come up with a plan to change their image: host the
school's first integrated prom as a show of unity. The popular
white class president convinces her Black superstar quarterback
boyfriend to ask Maddy to be his date, leaving Maddy wondering if
it's possible to have a normal life. But some of her classmates
aren't done with her just yet. And what they don't know is that
Maddy still has another secret . . . one that will cost them all
their lives.
Zomorod (Cindy) Yousefzadeh is the new kid on the block...for the
fourth time. California's Newport Beach is her family's latest
perch, and she's determined to shuck her brainy loner persona and
start afresh with a new Brady Bunch name--Cindy. It's the late
1970s, and fitting in becomes more difficult as Iran makes U.S.
headlines with protests, revolution, and finally the taking of
American hostages. Even puka shell necklaces, pool parties, and
flying fish can't distract Cindy from the anti-Iran sentiments that
creep way too close to home. A poignant yet lighthearted middle
grade debut from the author of the bestselling Funny in Farsi.
California Library Association's John and Patricia Beatty Award
Winner Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award (Grades 6-8) New
York Historical Society's New Americans Book Prize Winner Middle
East Book Award for Youth Literature, Honorable Mention Booklist 50
Best Middle Grade Novels of the 21st Century
A charming, inspired story about being true to who you are. - Phil
Stamper, bestselling author of The Gravity of Us An empowering and
emotional debut about a genderqueer teen who finds the courage to
stand up and speak out for equality when they are discriminated
against by their high school administration. Carey Parker dreams of
being a diva, and bringing the house down with song. They can hit
every note of all the top pop and Broadway hits. But despite their
talent, emotional scars from an incident with a homophobic
classmate and their grandmother's spiraling dementia make it harder
and harder for Carey to find their voice. Then Carey meets Cris, a
singer/guitarist who makes Carey feel seen for the first time in
their life. With the rush of a promising new romantic relationship,
Carey finds the confidence to audition for the role of Elphaba, the
Wicked Witch of the West, in the school musical, setting off a
chain reaction of prejudice by Carey's tormentor and others in the
school. It's up to Carey, Cris, and their friends to defend their
rights--and they refuse to be silenced. Told in alternating
chapters with identifying pronouns, debut author Steven Salvatore's
Can't Take That Away conducts a powerful, uplifting anthem, a
swoony romance, and an affirmation of self-identity that will
ignite the activist in all of us.
A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to black and brown children
everywhere. Discover this poignant, timely and emotionally stirring
picture book, an ode to black and brown children everywhere that is
full of hope, assurance and love. Tami Charles pens a poetic,
lyrical text that is part love letter, part anthem, assuring
readers that they always have, and always will, matter. Accompanied
by illustrations by renowned artist Bryan Collier, All Because You
Matter empowers readers with pride, joy and comfort, reminding them
of their roots and strengthening them for the days to come.
Lyrical, personal and full of love, All Because You Matter is for
the picture book audience what The Hate U Give was for YA: a
conversation starter, a community touchstone and a deep affirmation
of worth for the young readers who need it most.
The 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.
Discover 50 inspirational stories of South Asian women and their
INCREDIBLE achievements. Featuring stories of success from
award-winning entertainers Jameela Jamil and Mindy Kaling, as well
as pioneering business leaders Indra Nooyi, Anjali Sud and Ruchi
Sanghvi. South Asian Supergirls also features equally remarkable
yet less well known figures, such as the British Muslim spy, Noor
Inayat Khan. Perfect for fans of Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls,
this heartwarming read is the ideal gift for young readers. Each
profile has been paired with a delightful illustration from one of
ten South Asian artists, this is a book for all ages - treasured by
parents and children alike. Praise for South Asian Supergirls: One
of the most beautiful and visually stimulating books I've seen for
a long time - The Morning Star This call to courage celebrates
warrior queens of Bangladeshi, Indian, Nepalese and Pakistani
heritage - The Guardian Heartwarmingly full of the power,
resilience and ingenuity of South Asian women - Book Trust
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