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Campfire stories / by Miedoso, Andres.; Rivas, Victor.;
Ages 5-9.LSC
Subjects: Ghost stories.; Adventure fiction.; African Americans; Hispanic Americans; Friendship; Camping; Storytelling;
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Now museum, now you don't / by Miedoso, Andres.; Rivas, Victor.;
Ages 5-9.LSC
Subjects: Ghost stories.; Adventure fiction.; African Americans; Hispanic Americans; Museums; Mummies; Friendship;
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On the farm / by Smith, Nikki Shannon,1971-; Quartey, Amanda.;
"A little boy helps his grandpa weed the garden, feed the chicks, fix a fence to stop escaping goats, and so much more in this sweet story. The joyful depiction of Black rural life will allow children to see themselves and encourage interest in their local farming communities!"--
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Board books.; African Americans; Farm life; Farms; Farmers; Grandfathers;
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Harriet [videorecording] / by Alwyn, Joe,actor.; Erivo, Cynthia,1987-actor.; Guinee, Tim,actor.; Lemmons, Kasi,film director.; Monáe, Janelle,actor.; Nettles, Jennifer,actor.; Odom, Leslie,Jr.,1981-actor.; Peters, Clarke,actor.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Jennifer Nettles, Joe Alwyn, Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monae, Tim Guinee, Clarke Peters, Leslie Odom, Jr.Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, the movie tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0 DVS.
Subjects: Fiction films.; Feature films.; Biographical films.; Historical films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Still, William, 1821-1902; Tubman, Harriet, 1822-1913; African American abolitionists; African American women; Antislavery movements; Fugitive slaves; Slaves; Underground Railroad;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Harriet [videorecording] / by Alwyn, Joe,actor.; Erivo, Cynthia,1987-actor.; Guinee, Tim,actor.; Lemmons, Kasi,film director.; Monáe, Janelle,actor.; Nettles, Jennifer,actor.; Odom, Leslie,Jr.,1981-actor.; Peters, Clarke,actor.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Jennifer Nettles, Joe Alwyn, Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monae, Tim Guinee, Clarke Peters, Leslie Odom, Jr.Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, the movie tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (2.39:1 aspect ratio) ; DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, 2.0 DVS ; DTS-HD Digital surround 5.1, DTS-HD High Resolution audio 7.1 ; Dolby digital 2.0.
Subjects: Fiction films.; Feature films.; Biographical films.; Historical films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Still, William, 1821-1902; Tubman, Harriet, 1822-1913; African American abolitionists; African American women; Antislavery movements; Fugitive slaves; Slaves; Underground Railroad;
For private home use only.
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Tristan Strong punches a hole in the sky / by Mbalia, Kwame.;
Seventh-grader Tristan Strong tumbles into the MidPass and, with allies John Henry and Brer Rabbit, must entice the god Anansi to come out of hiding and seal the hole Tristan accidentally ripped in the sky.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Characters and characteristics in literature; Self-confidence; African Americans;
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The hookup plan / by Rochon, Farrah,author.;
"London Kelly has worked incredibly hard to become a successful pediatrician, but the stress of her job never eases. Ready to let loose a little bit, she figures a one-night stand at her high school reunion with the incredibly sexy Drew Sullivan will be the perfect way to forget about her work troubles. But she soon finds out that Drew has been hired by the hospital where she works to spearhead a buy-out. Now London and Drew are on opposite sides of the boardroom table, while she tries to protect her patients and her job. Good thing she has her two besties, Samiah and Taylor, to help her sort everything out"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; African Americans; Class reunions; Man-woman relationships; Millionaires; Pediatric surgeons;
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Karma's world: the great shine-a-thon showcase [yoto card] : Yoto card / by Person, Halcyon.; Bridges, Chris.;
Read by Grace Capeless.For use with a Yoto Player, the Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.Meet Karma Grant! Karma and her friends are totally stoked for the MC Grillz concert in their neighborhood, Hansberry Heights! But when the famous rapper's bus breaks down and the show is canceled, it's up to Karma to make the best of some bad luck. Will Karma be able to put on her own concert, the Shine-a-Thon, with her friends or will the pressure prove to be way too much? Filled with heart, humor and Karma's own rhymes, this original chapter book is sure to delight any fans of the show!Ages 8 to 12.System requirements: 1 Yoto Player smart speaker or Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Sound recordings.; African American girls; Concerts; Preloaded audiobook.; Yoto audio card.;
© 2021., Yoto Inc.
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The scent of burnt flowers : a novel / by Bazawule, Blitz,author.;
"December 15, 1965, Alabama, the fateful night that triggers an avalanche of events that turn newly engaged couple Melvin and Bernadette into fugitives. A pitstop in the wrong part of town ends with blood on their hands. Suspecting that cops are already following them, Melvin realizes the only way they'll survive is if they flee the country. Bernadette, who's hiding a secret from her fiancae, reluctantly agrees. With a persistent FBI agent on their trail, they travel to Ghana to seek the help of Melvin'sold college friend, who happens to be Kwame Nkrumah, the country's embattled president. The couple's chance encounter with Ghana's most beloved Highlife musician, Kwesi, who's headed to play for the president, sparks a journey full of suspense, lust, magic, and danger as Nkrumah's regime crumbles around them. Traveling with Kwesi seems to be the perfect cover for the couple to go undetected. But Kwesi and Bernadette's undeniable attraction builds during their three-day trek, as does Melvin's staunch jealousy and erratic behavior. What was meant to be a fresh start quickly threatens both their relationship and their freedom. With the rogue FBI agent on their heels, Melvin, Bernadette, and Kwesi must confront each other and their secrets, setting off a series of cataclysmic events"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Magic realist fiction.; Novels.; African American couples; Fugitives from justice;
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A soft place to land / by Marks, Janae.;
Twelve-year old Joy dreams of writing music for the movies, but first she has to survive her family's move into a small apartment when her father loses his job.Ages 8-12.LSC
Subjects: African American families; Apartment houses; Friendship; Moving, Household;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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