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No reason to apologize : the resilient legacy of Viola Desmond / by Liberman, W. L.; Jamal, Tajliya.; Guignard, Tommy.;
"In 2018, Viola Desmond's likeness appeared on the Canadian ten-dollar bill, leading many people to wonder about her story. Who was she and why is she an important figure? Viola was a stubborn, entrepreneurial woman who stood up against racial discrimination. Denied a floor seat in the whites-only section at a cinema in 1946, she was forcefully removed, arrested, and convicted of tax evasion. She owed a single penny. Viola fought for her rights in court, even appealing her case to the Supreme Court of Canada, but was unfortunately denied. Her actions sparked controversy among the Black community at the time, and her career, reputation, and relationships were all impacted. In the end Viola chose to leave her family and friends in Nova Scotia and move to New York City to start over. Tragically, it was there that she died, alone and far from her loved ones, at the relatively young age of fifty. It wasn't until the year 2010 that Viola Desmond received a full pardon for her supposed "crimes" and conviction. Today, her struggle for justice and her contribution to the modern civil rights movement is widely recognized."--Publisher.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Nonfiction comics.; Biographical comics.; Desmond, Viola, 1914-1965; Race discrimination; Civil rights; Black people; Women, Black; Businesswomen; Cartoons and comics.;
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The new Camelot / by Schneider, Robyn,author.;
"Everything is finally going right for Emry Merlin. Now that Arthur is the king and her wayward magic is under control, she's enjoying life as Camelot's official court wizard--and as Arthur's girlfriend. But when an unexpected visitor arrives at court, Emry finds her hard-won position threatened. And Arthur is torn between listening to his advisors and following his heart. Even more troubling, war is on the horizon, with King Yurien's access to dark magic ensuring Camelot's doom. That is, unless Emry, Arthur, and Lance can find a way to defeat the evil sorceress Bellicent with magic from her own world. But undertaking a quest to Anwen is perilous business, and our young heroes will face many obstacles on their journey--from dangerous beasts to suspicious nobles to cursed maidens determined to find someone to marry. Can Emry and Arthur save their kingdom and fix their relationship, or will they have to choose between their future and Camelots?"--014+.Grades 10-12.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Arthur, King; Arthur, King; Merlin (Legendary character); Merlin (Legendary character); Camelot (Legendary place); Magic; Wizards; Camelot (Legendary place); Magic; Wizards;
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The traitor among us / by Perry, Anne,author.;
"Elena Standish investigates the murder of a fellow MI6 agent near the country estate of one of England's most influential families in this gripping mystery from New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry. Not far from the sprawling grounds of Wyndham Hall, longtime MI6 agent John Repton's body is found with a bullet hole through the heart. The corpse's proximity to the estate sends ripples of concern through the intelligence community: Repton was killed while surveilling the members of a household with alleged ties to fascists--who threaten the security of the country as Hitler's control spreads across Europe. Elena Standish is assigned the case since she has a connection to the Wyndham family; Lady Wyndham's brother is courting Elena's older sister Margot. Elena secures an invitation to Wyndham Hall for herself and a "date,"--her colleague James Allenby. To covertly investigate Repton's murder, the pair must uncover the true loyalties of the people in the house while protecting Margot from her beau's potentially dangerous relatives. But Elena is torn, for her sister has finally found happiness after years of heartbreak and sorrow, and having to take down the Wyndhams would destroy her new relationship. As Elena and Allenby dig deeper into the Wyndham family's nefarious connections, Margot grows suspicious. Can Elena reconcile her political and professional obligations with her loyalty and love for her sister? Will Elena and Allenby get to the bottom of their colleague's murder? In The Traitor Among Us, Anne Perry raises the stakes--for Elena, MI6, and for Britain's future"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Historical fiction.; Spy fiction.; Novels.; Standish, Elena (Fictitious character); Great Britain. MI6; Murder; Sisters; Women spies; World War, 1939-1945;
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The witches' blade / by Mulford, A. K.,author.;
In possession of the Immortal Blade, eighteen-year-old Ruadora Dammacus, venturing into the Northern Court, must prove herself worthy of this powerful artifact to break the curse over the blue witches while wondering what her growing connection to the Northern King means for her people.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Blessing and cursing; Imaginary wars and battles; Inheritance and succession; Kings and rulers; Magic; Man-woman relationships; Princesses; Swords; Witches;
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Unladylike rules of attraction / by Murray, Amita,author.;
To claim a fortune left to her by Dowager Countess Budleigh, Anya Marleigh, a singer and sitar player in Queen Charlotte's court, must marry before her next birthday, and with the Budleigh family out to destroy her, she must fight her attraction to the man who stands in her way.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Aristocracy (Social class); Man-woman relationships; Women singers;
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Six wild crowns / by Race, Holly,author.;
As tradition has it, the king of Elben must marry six queens and magically bind each of them to one of the island's palaces or the kingdom will fall. Clever, ambitious Boleyn is determined to be her beloved Henry's favorite queen. She relishes the games at court and the political rivalries with his other wives. Seymour is the opposite - originally sent to Boleyn's court as a reluctant spy and assassin, she ends up catching Henry's eye and is forced into a loveless marriage with the king. But when the two queens become the unlikeliest of things - friends and allies - the balance of power begins to shift. Together, they uncover a dark and deadly truth at the heart of the island's magic. Boleyn and Seymour's only hope of survival rests on uniting all six of the rival queens - but Henry will never let that happen.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Female friendship; Imaginary places; Islands; Kings and rulers; Magic; Man-woman relationships; Queens;
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The spin / by Stroman, Marcus,1991-;
Everyone knows Marcus Stroman as a baseball player. He loves the sport, and yes, he probably has a shot at the pros. But "baseball player" doesn't totally define him. Why won't anyone also see him as a basketball player or a musician? While he loves being known for what he does well, he's struggling because people are trying to limit him to just one thing. Literally how high up a mountain does Marcus need to climb to be completely free of what everyone else sees? How can he protect himself from the online zings, the chatter, and the opinions? When you walk out on the field or that court, how much criticism is fair play? With some perspective from a new view, Marcus realizes that no matter what field, court, or classroom he's in, he has to block some shots.Ages 8-12.
Subjects: Autobiographical fiction.; Sports fiction.; Baseball; Baseball players; Friendship; Self-confidence; Identity (Psychology); Identity (Philosophical concept);
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Swallows and Amazons [videorecording] / by Lowthorpe, Philippa,film director.; Barton, Nick,film producer.; O'Hagan, Nick,film producer.; Oppenheimer, Joe,film producer.; Gibb, Andrea,screenwriter.; MacDonald, Kelly,1976-actor.; Scott, Andrew,1976 October 21-actor.; Spall, Rafe,1983-actor.; Hughes, Dane,actor.; Hill, Orla,actor.; Malleson-Allen, Teddie,actor.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Ransome, Arthur,1884-1967.Swallows and Amazons.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.; Orion Pictures,presenter.; Samuel Goldwyn Films (Firm),presenter.; Harbour Pictures,production company.;
Kelly MacDonald, Andrew Scott, Rafe Spall, Dane Hughes, Orla Hill, Teddie Malleson-Allen, Bobby McCulloch, Seren Hawkes, Hannah-Jayne Thorp.Four children (the Swallows) on holiday in the Lake District sail on their own to an island and start a war with rival children (the Amazons). In the meantime, a mysterious man on a houseboat accuses them of a crime they did not commit.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Children's films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Ransome, Arthur, 1884-1967.; Battles; Children; Islands;
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Unofficial guide to FamilySearch.org : how to find your family history on the world's largest free genealogy website / by McCullough, Dana,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Genealogy;
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Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg?. by Lesnick, Charlotte,film director.; Kaiser, Lisbeth,actor.; Penguin Random House (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Lisbeth KaiserOriginally produced by Penguin Random House in 2021.The chronology and themes of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s meaningful life are presented in a masterfully succinct book. This age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and work of one of the most influential supreme court justices of our time. Written by Lisbeth Kaiser, illustrated by Stanley Chow.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Children's stories.;
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