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Colin Kaepernick : change the game : a graphic novel / by Kaepernick, Colin,1987-; Ewing, Eve L.; Caicedo, Orlando.;
"High school star athlete Colin Kaepernick is at a crossroads in life. Heavily scouted by colleges and MLB as a baseball pitcher, he has a bright future ahead of him as a highly touted prospect. Everyone from his parents to his teachers and coaches are in agreement on his future. Colin feels differently. This touching graphic memoir explores the story of how a young change maker learned to find himself and never compromise. How the right decision is very rarely the easy one, but taking the road less traveled can make all the difference in the world"--
Subjects: Autobiographical comics.; Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Kaepernick, Colin, 1987-; African American football players; Football players; Football players; African American football players; Football players; African Americans; Cartoons and comics.;
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Stargazing / by Wang, Jen,1984-; Pien, Lark.;
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Subjects: Graphic novels.; Chinese American children; Chinese Americans; Best friends;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Reading Lolita in Tehran : a memoir in books / by Nafisi, Azar;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [355]-356).
Subjects: Nafisi, Azar; English teachers; English literature; American literature; Women; Books and reading; Group reading;
© 2004, c2003., Random House Trade Paperbacks,
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Katherine Johnson / by Wilkins, Ebony.; Ager, Charlotte.;
Counting on Katherine -- Asking questions -- Separate and unequal -- Breaking barriers -- A new journey -- Woman at work -- Pushing for change -- The space race -- Apollo 11 -- "One giant leap" -- An incredible career -- Awards and acclaim.Examines the life of mathematician Katherine Johnson, from her early education and career before working for NASA to her integral role in the space program.LSC
Subjects: Johnson, Katherine G.; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration; African American women mathematicians; Women mathematicians; African American women physicists; Women physicists;
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Let it shine : stories of Black women freedom fighters / by Pinkney, Andrea Davis.; Alcorn, Stephen.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 105-107)."All ages"--P. [4] of cover.LSC
Subjects: African American women civil rights workers; African Americans;
© c2000., Harcourt,
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Juneteenth / by Crayton, Lisa A.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.All Free -- A Day to Cheer -- Family Time -- Community Fun -- Learn Together -- Glossary."Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Across the country, people observe the day with speeches, poetry readings, festivals, picnics, street fairs, and family reunions. It is a day for people to come together and continue working toward equality. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--Provided by publisher.Ages 6-8.Grades K-1.LSC
Subjects: Juneteenth; African Americans; Slaves; African Americans; African Americans;
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Brave leaders and activists / by Miller, J. P.(Janice P.); Carroll, Chellie.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The act of segregation was a common thread woven throughout the world, directed at people of color. It takes great courage to stand up against racial injustice and many Black leaders sacrificed their lives to demand equality. Read about men and women who worked on behalf of all people of color including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Barack Obama, the founders of Black Lives Matter Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi, Patrisse Cullors, and many more"--Provided by publisher.Guided reading: X.LSC
Subjects: Blacks; African Americans; Human rights workers; Civil rights workers, Black; Social reformers; Political activists; Blacks; Anti-racism; Heroes; Leadership;
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Follow follow : a book of reverso poems / by Singer, Marilyn.; Masse, Josée.;
A collection of reverso poems which, when reversed, provide new perspectives on the fairy tale characters they feature.LSC
Subjects: Characters and characteristics in literature; Children's poetry, American.;
© c2013., Penguin Group,
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Frizzy / by Ortega, Claribel A.; Bousamra, Rose.;
Marlene loves three things: books, Her cool Tía Ruby and hanging out with her best friend Camila. But according to her mother, Paola, the only thing she needs to focus on is school and "growing up." That means straightening her hair every weekend so she could have "presentable good hair." But Marlene hates being in the salon and doesn't understand why her curls are not considered pretty by those around her. With a few hiccups, a dash of embarrassment, and the much-needed help of Camila and Tía Ruby--she slowly starts a journey to learn to appreciate and proudly wear her curly hair.LSC
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Hair; Friendship; Hispanic American girls; Hispanic Americans; Self-confidence;
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Readings on The adventures of Huckleberry Finn /
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910.; Adventure stories, American; Boys in literature;
© 1998., Greenhaven,
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