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Edited by National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi, Black Enough is an essential collection of captivating stories about what it’s like to be young and black.
“A powerful collection that opens the reader’s eyes to the breadth and diversity of contemporary experience in America” June Sarpong, author of DIVERSIFY
Black is male, Black is female, Black is straight, Black is gay, Black is urban, Black is rural, Black is rich. And poor. Black is mixed-race, Black is immigrants, Black is more.
There are countless ways to be BLACK ENOUGH.
Featuring some of the most acclaimed bestselling American black authors writing for teens today, Black Enough is an essential collection of captivating stories about what it’s like to be young and black. Whether you are in America, the UK, or anywhere across the globe, this powerful collection of stories will remind you of our shared humanity.
In 1968 Chicago, it's not easy for thirteen-year-old Sam to be the
son of known civil rights activist Roland Childs. Especially when
his older brother, Stick, starts keeping to himself. Then, one day,
Sam finds something under Stick's bed that changes everything:
literature about the Black Panthers. Suddenly, nothing feels
certain anymore. And when Dr. King is shot and killed, Sam's
father's words are no longer enough to make him believe in
change....This moving, coming-of-age story gracefully encompasses
the scope of the struggle between the civil rights and black power
movements through an intimate and relatable lens.
A girl walks home from school. She's tall for her age. She's
wearing her winter coat. Her headphones are in. She's hurrying. She
never makes it home. In the aftermath, while law enforcement tries
to justify the response, one fact remains: A police officer has
shot and killed an unarmed thirteen-year-old girl. The community is
thrown into upheaval, leading to unrest, a growing movement to
protest the senseless taking of black lives, and the arrival of
white supremacist counter demonstrators.
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Kekla Magoon
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Fifteen-year-old Kermit Sanders knows grief and its
all-encompassing shadows. After losing his beloved older sister in
a tragic car accident, nothing quite punctures through the feelings
of loss. Everywhere Kermit goes, he is reminded of her. But then
Kermit finds a mysterious invitation in his locker, signed
anonymously with '-1.' He has no idea what he's in for, but he
shows up to find out. Dubbed the 'Minus-One Club,' a group of his
schoolmates has banded together as a form of moral support. The
members have just one thing in common - they have all suffered the
tragic loss of someone they loved. The usual dividing lines between
high school classes and cliques don't apply inside the Minus-One
Club, and Kermit's secret crush, the handsome and happy-go-lucky
Matt (and only out gay student at school), is also a part of the
group. Slowly, Matt's positive headstrong approach to life helps
relieve Kermit of his constant despair. But as Kermit grows closer
to Matt, the light of his new life begins to show the cracks
beneath the surface. When Matt puts himself in danger by avoiding
his feelings, Kermit must find the strength to not only lift
himself back up but to help the rest of the group from falling
apart.
In 1863, the US Civil War was raging. Abraham Lincoln's
Emancipation Proclamation had freed over 3.5 million
African-American slaves, and now the Union Army began to recruit a
second all-black regiment of soldiers to join the fight. As the
struggle against the Confederate South raged on, the newly-formed
54th Massachusetts battalion prepared to attack the seemingly
impregnable fortress of Fort Wagner. The odds were heavily against
them; the fort had never been taken. America was watching them -
and when the bugle sounded they marched towards the guns, flag held
high.
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She Persisted: Simone Biles
Kekla Magoon, Chelsea Clinton; Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, Gillian Flint
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Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by
Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about
women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Simone
Biles! Simone Biles was raised by her grandparents and had to
overcome many hardships as a child. After trying gymnastics for the
first time on a field trip from elementary school, Simone continued
with the sport, working hard and reaching professional levels. She
persisted in the field and went on to become the most decorated US
gymnast of all time. Through it all, she inspired kids everywhere
to follow their dreams. In this chapter book biography by NAACP
Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King
Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing
life of Simone Biles--and how she persisted. Complete with
an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations
throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Simone
Biles's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for
kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring
women into their curriculum. And don’t miss out on the rest of
the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women
who persisted, including Florence Griffith Joyner, Ruby Bridges,
Diana Taurasi, and more!
As a year one school student, Ruby Bridges was the first Black
student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New
Orleans, Louisiana. This was no easy task, especially for a
six-year-old. Ruby's bravery and perseverance inspired children and
adults alike to fight for equality and social justice. In this
chapter book biography by award-winning author Kekla Magoon,
readers learn about the amazing life of Ruby Bridges - and how she
persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton!
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She Persisted: Simone Biles
Kekla Magoon, Chelsea Clinton; Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, Gillian Flint
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by
Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about
women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Simone
Biles! Simone Biles was raised by her grandparents and had to
overcome many hardships as a child. After trying gymnastics for the
first time on a field trip from elementary school, Simone continued
with the sport, working hard and reaching professional levels. She
persisted in the field and went on to become the most decorated US
gymnast of all time. Through it all, she inspired kids everywhere
to follow their dreams. In this chapter book biography by NAACP
Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King
Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing
life of Simone Biles--and how she persisted. Complete with
an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations
throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Simone
Biles's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for
kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring
women into their curriculum. And don’t miss out on the rest of
the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women
who persisted, including Florence Griffith Joyner, Ruby Bridges,
Diana Taurasi, and more!
When sixteen-year-old Tariq Johnson dies from two gunshot
wounds, his community is thrown into an uproar. Tariq was black.
The shooter, Jack Franklin, is white.
In the aftermath of Tariq's death, everyone has something to
say, but no two accounts of the events line up. By the day, new
twists and turns further obscure the truth.
Tariq's friends, family, and community struggle to make sense of
the tragedy, and of the hole left behind when a life is cut short.
In their own words, they grapple for a way to say with certainty:
This is how it went down.
Ellis only has four days of her sophomore year left, and summer
is so close that she can almost taste it. But even with vacation
just within reach, Ellis isn't exactly relaxed. Her father has been
in a coma for years, the result of a construction accident, and her
already-fragile relationship with her mother is strained over
whether or not to remove him from life support. Her best friend
fails even to notice that anything is wrong and Ellis feels like
her world is falling apart. But when all seems bleak, Ellis finds
comfort in the most unexpected places.
Life goes on, but in those four fleeting days friends are lost and
found, promises are made, and Ellis realizes that nothing will ever
quite be the same, in "37 Things I Love (in no particular order)
"by Kekla Magoon.
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