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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues > Racism, sexism & prejudice
This book explains civil rights and the reasons why refugees flee
their homelands in an accessible way for younger readers. Included
is a foreword by award-winning journalist and television presenter,
Nelufar Hedayat. Born in Afghanistan, she came to Britain as a
refugee, which has shaped her work. A chronological selection of
key civil rights moments and movements regarding refugees is
explained in a child-friendly way. This book examines some of the
reasons why people flee their homelands and the ways they are
treated when they arrive in new lands. It looks at historical
examples, such as the Huguenots and World War refugees, along with
modern crises, such as Syria, refugee camps in Africa and those
fleeing violence in South and Central America. Prominent civil
rights campaigners and figures are featured and a timeline helps
readers to see at a glance how the fight for refugee rights has
evolved over time. Sensitive illustrations illuminate the text and
help readers to understand some of the harder concepts. Death and
violence are mentioned, but are wholly in context and are written
about in a non-alarmist way with the age of the reader very much in
mind. The Civil Rights Stories series is a vital resource for
younger readers aged 7+ who are being introduced to these topics or
are studying them in school. Titles in this series: Human Rights
LGBTQ+ Rights Racial Equality Refugees and Homelands Slavery
Women's Rights and Suffrage
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Miracle's Journey
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Rodney Lamarr; Edited by Casey Swanson; Cover design or artwork by Elijah Toten
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Love Hue
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Tom Grodek; Illustrated by Tom Grodek
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It's 1935, and the Great Depression and California drought has left
eleven-year-old Joseph McCoy shining shoes to help his family
survive. Through his hard work and games with his sister, Joseph
has figured out how to get by as one of the few black people in a
mostly white community. But the order of the town is disrupted when
an all-black Civilian Conservation Corps camp comes to Elsinore,
sparking racial tension. It isn't long before prejudice spreads
like wildfire and threatens to force the work camp to leave. Could
Joseph's secret project save the camp and bring his family hope for
the future? If not, the whole town just might go up in flames. It's
the storytellers that preserve a nation's history. But what happens
when some stories are silenced? The I Am America series features
fictional stories based on important historical events from people
whose voices have been under represented, lost, or forgotten over
time.
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The Hidden Gem
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Ja'mecha Mckinney; Illustrated by Sarah K Turner
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'A deliciously entertaining rom-com.' - Nandini Bajpai, author of A
Match Made in Mehendi Danyal Jilani doesn't lack confidence. He may
not be the smartest guy in the room, but he's funny, gorgeous, and
going to make a great chef one day. His father doesn't approve of
his career choice, but that hardly matters. What does matter is the
opinion of Danyal's longtime crush, the perfect-in-all-ways Kaval,
and her family, who consider him a less than ideal arranged
marriage prospect. When Danyal gets selected for Renaissance Man, a
school-wide academic championship, it's the perfect opportunity to
show everyone he's smarter than they think. He recruits the
brilliant, totally-uninterested-in-him Bisma to help with the
competition, but the more time Danyal spends with her . . . the
more he learns from her...the more he cooks for her . . . the more
he realizes that happiness may be staring him right in his pretty
face. In this young adult debut full of depth and heart, author
Syed M. Masood will have readers laughing, sighing, tearing up, and
shouting 'YES!' at the top of their lungs. Perfect for fans of
Sandhya Menon and Jenny Han. Praise for MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY
FACE 'A laugh-out-loud yet heartwarming story about familial
obligations, friendship, and love. Syed M. Masood has created an
unforgettable cast of characters with the utterly charming,
hilarious, and most endearing Danyal Jilani at the center of it. A
thoroughly enjoyable read and a great addition to any bookshelf.' -
Sabina Khan, author of The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali 'Funny,
open-hearted, and utterly charming, More Than Just a Pretty Face
perfectly captures the joys of friendship and first love, as well
as all the complexities of identity, faith, and family. This is a
spectacular debut.' - Katie Henry, author of Heretics Anonymous
'Hilarious and teeming with heart, More Than Just a Pretty Face
challenged me, wounded me, made me laugh, and made me love. Danyal
has secured his place as a heroic protagonist for the ages who only
wants the very best for those he loves. His friends and family are
so lucky to have him, and readers will be lucky to have Syed M.
Masood's debut. I am a forever fan.' Erin Hahn, author of You'd Be
Mine
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