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Author
Publisher
Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"On February 13, 2017, two teenage girls-13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German-decided to enjoy a day off from school by exploring the popular hiking trails near the Monon High Bridge just a few minutes' drive from Libby's home in Delphi, Indiana. Libby's sister, Kelsi, dropped the two girls off at the head of the trail and waved to them as they walked down the path, which was the last time they'd ever be seen alive. Less than 24...
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The Ultimate Handbook for Success on the Spectrum - Written by and for Autistic People! I feel like everyone else got a handbook with all the answers, and I never got my copy. This is a common thought among autistic people, because society is built with neurotypical people in mind--but that handbook has finally arrived. Even better, it was written by an autism activist who is on the spectrum himself. Autistic influencer Daniel M. Jones is an expert...
Publisher
Shout Mouse Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In this collaborative novel, ten diverse young writers from Washington, DC recreate the historic year 2020 from their perspectives, through fictional stories inspired by their own lived experiences. Told chronologically from the onset of the pandemic to the insurrection of January 6th, their stories of change and resilience are accompanied by maps, social media, original artwork, and real-life headlines to create an immersive experience of an unprecedented...
Publisher
Triumph Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Selected from a wide range of newspapers, magazines, and digital publications during the previous year, these stories capture enduring moments while celebrating the craft of writing at its most sublime. This extraordinary collection reveals the fascinating stories behind the sports we love, the competitors who push their boundaries, and the cultures they are ultimately embedded in." --
Series
Around the way girls volume 12
Publisher
Urban Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"There's a saying that if you come from my part of town, you're from around the way. Urban Books bestsellers Treasure Hernandez and Marcus Weber bring readers a fast-paced look at the lives of some street-smart women who think they know it all. Do they have what it takes to survive on the streets? Caught Between a Good Boy and a Bad Boy: Kiesha Simmons is that girl. She graduated top of her high school class, is about to start college at Howard University,...
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"In the 1960s when Kalia's mother, Chue, was born, the US was actively recruiting Hmong Laotians to assist with CIA efforts in Laos's Secret War. By the time Chue was a teenager, the US had completely vacated Laos, and the country erupted into genocidal attacks on the Hmong people, who were perceived as traitorous for their involvement. Notably, from 1964-1973, Laos became victim to the heaviest bombardment by the United States against communist Pathet...
Publisher
E1 Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
As Sesame Street celebrates its 40th anniversary, three classic albums from the show's early days make their debut on CD in this special collection. Includes The Count counts, Grover sings the blues, and My name is Roosevelt Franklin.
Author
Publisher
Revell
Pub. Date
©2009
Language
English
Description
"When should we start our baby on solids? What do I do if my toddler bites another child? Will the "why" questions ever end? Ask any parenting question and you're sure to get lots of answers--from magazines, your in-laws, your sister, even complete strangers! But with all the conflicting advice, what's a busy parent to do? The Birth to Five Book gives you practical, down-to-earth help and success strategies for this big responsibility. Forget the...
Author
Publisher
John F. Blair, Publisher
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"In 1950s New Orleans, a young woman steps into her white tulle gown and glides down the long hallway of her parents' house into the front garden. Her father, a respected surgeon, drives her downtown, where she will make her debut into Negro society. Though mesmerized by the rituals, Sybil Haydel, 17, cannot help but note their irony in a world where she daily faces the barriers and insults of Jim Crow. Thirteen years later, Sybil lies sleepless in...
Publisher
The Feminist Press at CUNY
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"For the Crunk Feminist Collective, their academic day jobs were lacking in conversations they actually wanted-relevant, real conversations about how race and gender politics intersect with pop culture and current events. To address this void, they started a blog. Now with an annual readership of nearly one million, their posts foster dialogue about activist methods, intersectionality, and sisterhood. And the writers' personal identities-as black...
Publisher
Whistlefritz
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
Français
Description
Kids will love this musical introduction to French, as they dance and sing along to playful and diverse musical rhythms from reggae, merengue, and blues to African soukous, country, and more! The latest release in Whistlefritz's award-winning French for Kids series invites kids to sing and dance along to lively rhythms as they learn about animals, the alphabet, feelings, greetings, places in the community, and much more! The album features a fun,...