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""Regardless of how much money you have, your race, where you live,
what religion you follow, you are going through something. Or you
already have or you will. As momma always said, "Everybody's got
something." "
So begins beloved Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts's new
memoir in which she recounts the incredible journey that's been her
life so far, and the lessons she's learned along the way. With
grace, heart, and humor, she writes about overcoming breast cancer
only to learn five years later that she will need a bone marrow
transplant to combat a rare blood disorder, the grief and
heartbreak she suffered when her mother passed away, her triumphant
return to GMA after her medical leave, and the tremendous support
and love of her family and friends that saw her through her
difficult times.
Following her mother's advice to "make your mess your message,"
Robin taught a nation of viewers that while it is true that we've
all got something -- a medical crisis to face, aging parents to
care for, heartbreak in all its many forms --- we've also all got
something to give: hope, encouragement, a life-saving transplant or
a spirit-saving embrace. As Robin has learned, and what readers of
her remarkable story will come to believe as well, it's all about
faith, family and friends. And finding out that you are stronger,
much stronger, than you think.
From an NYT bestselling author comes the first in an illustrated
middle grade series about a Panamanian American girl who uses humor
and a little mischief to navigate her best friend moving away and
her sister’s overbearing and all-consuming quince preparations.
Flora Violeta LeFevre, aka Flora "la Fresca" (so called because she
tells it like it is, occasionally to her parents' chagrin) can
always count on her best friend Clara Ocampo Londra to turn
anything-from a day at the skate park to dreaded Saturday Spanish
school Âinto an exciting adventure. But amidst Flora's personal
nightmare that is her sister Maylin's never-ending dress try-ons
and dance practices for her upcoming quinceañera, news breaks that
Clara's moving, and Flora doesn't know how she'll survive without
her. The girls quickly roll up their sleeves and use their
larger-than-life imaginations to make the most of each passing day
together. But things get complicated when Clara moves and starts
making new friends, an unlikely alliance blossoms between Flora and
a new student, and preparations for Maylin's quince take a
disastrous (but hilarious) turn.
A New York Times Bestseller! Who was at the forefront of women's
right to vote? We know a few famous names, like Susan B. Anthony
and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, but what about so many others from
diverse backgrounds--black, Asian, Latinx, Native American, and
more--who helped lead the fight for suffrage? On the hundredth
anniversary of the historic win for women's rights, it's time to
celebrate the names and stories of the women whose stories have yet
to be told. Gorgeous portraits accompany biographies of such fierce
but forgotten women as Yankton Dakota Sioux writer and advocate
Zitkala-Sa, Mary Eliza Church Terrell, who cofounded the National
Association of Colored Women (NACW), and Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, who,
at just sixteen years old, helped lead the biggest parade in
history to promote the cause of suffrage. Finish the Fight! will
fit alongside important collections that tell the full story of
America's fiercest women.
Call and Response: The Story of Black Lives Matter is a broad and
powerful exploration of the history of Black Lives Matter told
through photographs, quotes, and informative text by New York Times
bestselling authors Veronica Chambers and Jennifer Harlan. In this
essential history, New York Times editors Veronica Chambers and
Jennifer Harlan explore Black Lives Matter through striking
photographs, in-depth reporting, stunning visual timelines and
graphics, and compelling quotes. Call and Response is perfect for
young readers who need an introduction to this impactful
movement-and for any reader looking for concrete information on
this timely topic. In 2020, the world watched history being made in
the streets of America. The rallying cry of Black Lives Matter
captured global attention and spurred thousands of people of all
ages, races, genders, and backgrounds to stand up for major
progressive social reform. The widespread protests, rooted in the
call-and-response tradition of the Black community, were fueled by
a growing understanding for many that systemic racism undermines
the very nature of democracy. But where did this movement begin?
And why, after years of work by everyday people, did the world
finally begin to take notice? Call and Response: The Story of Black
Lives Matter covers the rise of Black Lives Matter and how it has
been shaped by U.S. history. From the founders of the
movement-Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi-to the
watershed moments that challenged people to take action, this book
tells the story of how a hashtag became a movement. It follows the
activists and organizers on their journeys, examines some of the
ways that protest has been fundamental to American history, and
shows how marches, rallies, and demonstrations can be vital tools
for making meaningful change.
A perfect tool for young readers as they grow into the leaders of tomorrow, Veronica Chambers’s inspiring collection of profiles—along with Senator Cory Booker’s stirring foreword—will inspire readers of all ages to stand up for what’s right.
You may only be one person, but you have the power to change the world.
Before they were activists, they were just like you and me. From Frederick Douglass to Malala Yousafzai, Joan of Arc to John Lewis, Susan B. Anthony to Janet Mock—these remarkable figures show us what it means to take a stand and say no to injustice, even when it would be far easier to stay quiet.
Resist profiles men and women who resisted tyranny, fought the odds, and stood up to bullies that threatened to harm their communities. Along with their portraits and most memorable quotes, their stories will inspire you to speak out and rise up—every single day.
Call and Response: The Story of Black Lives Matter is a broad and
powerful exploration of the history of Black Lives Matter told
through photographs, quotes, and informative text by New York Times
bestselling authors Veronica Chambers and Jennifer Harlan. In this
essential history, New York Times editors Veronica Chambers and
Jennifer Harlan explore Black Lives Matter through striking
photographs, in-depth reporting, stunning visual timelines and
graphics, and compelling quotes. Call and Response is perfect for
young readers who need an introduction to this impactful
movement—and for any reader looking for concrete information on
this timely topic. In 2020, the world watched history being made in
the streets of America. The rallying cry of Black Lives Matter
captured global attention and spurred thousands of people of all
ages, races, genders, and backgrounds to stand up for major
progressive social reform. The widespread protests, rooted in the
call-and-response tradition of the Black community, were fueled by
a growing understanding for many that systemic racism undermines
the very nature of democracy. But where did this movement begin?
And why, after years of work by everyday people, did the world
finally begin to take notice? Call and Response: The Story of Black
Lives Matter covers the rise of Black Lives Matter and how it has
been shaped by U.S. history. From the founders of the
movement—Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi—to the
watershed moments that challenged people to take action, this book
tells the story of how a hashtag became a movement. It follows the
activists and organizers on their journeys, examines some of the
ways that protest has been fundamental to American history, and
shows how marches, rallies, and demonstrations can be vital tools
for making meaningful change.
Forget the stereotypes. Today's Japanese women are shattering them
-- breaking the bonds of tradition and dramatically transforming
their culture. Shopping-crazed schoolgirls in Hello Kitty costumes
and the Harajuku girls Gwen Stefani helped make so popular have
grabbed the media's attention. But as critically acclaimed author
Veronica Chambers has discovered through years of returning to
Japan and interviewing Japanese women, the more interesting story
is that of the legions of everyday women -- from the office suites
to radio and TV studios to the worlds of art and fashion and on to
the halls of government -- who have kicked off a revolution in
their country. Japanese men hardly know what has hit them. In a
single generation, women in Japan have rewritten the rules in both
the bedroom and the boardroom. Not a day goes by in Japan that a
powerful woman doesn't make the front page of the newspapers. In
the face of still-fierce sexism, a new breed of women is breaking
through the "rice paper ceiling" of Japan's salary-man dominated
corporate culture. The women are traveling the world -- while the
men stay at home -- and returning with a cosmopolitan
sophistication that is injecting an edgy, stylish internationalism
into Japanese life. So many women are happily delaying marriage
into their thirties -- labeled "losing dogs" and yet loving their
liberated lives -- that the country's birth rate is in crisis. With
her keen eye for all facets of Japanese life, Veronica Chambers
travels through the exciting world of Japan's new modern women to
introduce these "kickboxing geishas" and the stories of their
lives: the wildly popular young hip-hop DJ; the TV chef who is also
a government minister; the entrepreneur who founded a market
research firm specializing in charting the tastes of the teenage
girls driving the country's GNC -- "gross national cool"; and the
Osaka assembly-woman who came out publicly as a lesbian -- the
first openly gay politician in the country. Taking readers deep
into these women's lives and giving the lie to the condescending
stereotypes, Chambers reveals the vibrant, dynamic, and fascinating
true story of the Japanese women we've never met. Kickboxing
Geishas is an entrancing journey into the exciting, bold, stylish
new Japan these women are making.
JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE - NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE
YEAR BY "VOGUE "- "NEW YORK TIMES "BESTSELLER
"One of the great culinary stories of our time."--Dwight Garner,
"The New York Times"
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It begins with a simple ritual: Every Saturday afternoon, a boy who
loves to cook walks to his grandmother's house and helps her
prepare a roast chicken for dinner. The grandmother is Swedish, a
retired domestic. The boy is Ethiopian and adopted, and he will
grow up to become the world-renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson. This
book is his love letter to food and family in all its
manifestations. "Yes, Chef "chronicles Samuelsson's journey, from
his grandmother's kitchen to his arrival in New York City, where
his outsize talent and ambition finally come together at Aquavit,
earning him a "New York Times" three-star rating at the age of
twenty-four. But Samuelsson's career of chasing flavors had only
just begun--in the intervening years, there have been White House
state dinners, career crises, reality show triumphs, and, most
important, the opening of Red Rooster in Harlem. At Red Rooster,
Samuelsson has fulfilled his dream of creating a truly diverse,
multiracial dining room--a place where presidents rub elbows with
jazz musicians, aspiring artists, and bus drivers. It is a place
where an orphan from Ethiopia, raised in Sweden, living in America,
can feel at home.
Praise for "Yes, Chef"
" "
"Such an interesting life, told with touching modesty and
remarkable candor."--Ruth Reichl
"Marcus Samuelsson has an incomparable story, a quiet bravery, and
a lyrical and discreetly glittering style--in the kitchen and on
the page. I liked this book so very, very much."--Gabrielle
Hamilton
"Plenty of celebrity chefs have a compelling story to tell, but
none of them can top this] one.""--The Wall Street Journal"
"Elegantly written . . . Samuelsson has the flavors of many
countries in his blood.""--The Boston Globe"
"Red Rooster's arrival in Harlem brought with it a chef who has
reinvigorated and reimagined what it means to be American. In his
famed dishes, and now in this memoir, Marcus Samuelsson tells a
story that reaches past racial and national divides to the
foundations of family, hope, and downright good food."--President
Bill Clinton
Michelle Obama is unlike any other First Lady in American History.
From her first moments on the public stage, she has challenged
traditional American notions about what it means to be beautiful,
to be strong, to be fashion conscious, to be healthy, to be First
Mum, to be a caretaker and hostess, and to be partner to the most
powerful man in the world. As Hillary Clinton has said, admiringly
about Michelle Obama, our soon to be ex-First Lady exemplifies "the
ideal concept of American womanhood." What is remarkable is that,
at 52, she is just getting started. While many books have looked at
Michelle Obama from a fashion perspective, no book has fully
explored what Michelle Obama means to our culture. The Meaning of
Michelle does just that, while offering a parting gift to a
landmark moment in American history. This collection presents a
chorus of diverse voices with smart, engaging perspectives on
Michelle Obama. Contributors include Ava DuVernay, Benilde Little,
Damon Young, Alicia Flail Moran and Jason Moran, Brittney Cooper,
Ylonda Gault Caviness, Chirlane McCray, Cathi Hanauer, Tiffany
Dufu, Tanisha Forde, Marcus Samuelsson, Sarah Lewis, Phillipa Soo,
Rebecca Carroll, and Roxane Gay.
Michelle Obama is unlike any other First Lady in American History. From her first moments on the public stage, she has challenged traditional American notions about what it means to be beautiful, to be strong, to be fashion-conscious, to be healthy, to be First Mom, to be a caretaker and hostess, and to be partner to the most powerful man in the world. What is remarkable is that, at 52, she is just getting started.
While many books have looked at Michelle Obama from a fashion perspective, no book has fully explored what she means to our culture. The Meaning of Michelle does just that, while offering a parting gift to a landmark moment in American history. In addition to a tribute to Michelle Obama, this book is also a rollicking, lively dinner party conversation about race, class, marriage, creativity, womanhood and what it means to be American today.
Contributors include: Ava DuVernay, Veronica Chambers, Benilde Little, Damon Young, Alicia Hall Moran and Jason Moran, Brittney Cooper, Ylonda Gault Caviness, Chirlane McCray, Cathi Hanauer, Tiffany Dufu, Tanisha Ford, Marcus Samuelsson, Sarah Lewis, Karen Hill Anton, Rebecca Carroll, Phillipa Soo, and Roxane Gay
A dazzling fiction debut from the author of "Mama's Girl," "Miss
Black America" is the warm and tender story of Angela, a young girl
growing up in 1970s Brooklyn. Angela goes to school one ordinary
day and returns home to find her glamorous and fiercely independent
mother gone. Her magician father, Teddo, left to raise Angela
alone, insists on keeping Melanie's disappearance shrouded in
mystery. As Angela grows to womanhood and struggles to understand
her mother's motivation for escaping the bonds of her family, she
wryly observes, "My father was a magician, but my mother was the
real Houdini."
A universal story that is both finely tuned and elegant, Miss Black
America captures the intricacies, pleasures, contradictions, and
complexities at the heart of every family. Spare and finely told,
this novel will seep beneath your skin and stay with you long after
the last page has been turned.
Veronica Chambers grew up in Brooklyn in the 1970s, a girl who mastered the whirling helixes of double-dutch jump rope with the same ease and finesse she brought to her schoolwork, her often troubled family life, and the demands of being overachieving and underprivileged. "Until I was ten," she writes, "three things were true. We always had a car. We always had a backyard. And we lived with my father." Hard times set in when Veronica's father quit his job to become a full-time nightclub performer and soon after quit the family, too. The job of raising Veronica and her little brother, Malcolm X Chambers, was left exclusively to her mother, a Panamanian immigrant whose secretary's salary just barely met the needs of her family. From a young age, Veronica understood that the best she could do for her mother was to be a perfect child - to rewrite her Christmas wish lists to her mother's budget, to look after her difficult brother, to get by on her own. More than a family memoir, Mama's Girl gives voice to the first generation of African-Americans to come of age in the post-Civil Rights era.
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