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- Symphony of secrets / by Slocumb, Brendan,author.;
"From the celebrated author of book club favorite The Violin Conspiracy: A gripping page-turner about a professor who uncovers a shocking secret about the most famous American composer of all time-that his music was stolen from a young Black composer named Josephine Reed. Determined to uncover the truth and right history's wrongs, Bern Hendricks will stop at nothing to finally give Josephine the recognition she deserves. Bern Hendricks has just received the call of a lifetime. As one of the world's preeminent experts on the famed twentieth-century composer Frederick Delaney, Bern knows everything there is to know about the man behind the music. When Mallory Roberts, a board member of the distinguished Delaney Foundation and direct descendant of the man himself, asks for Bern's help authenticating a newly discovered piece, which may be his famous lost opera, RED, he jumps at the chance. With the help of his tech-savvy acquaintance Eboni, Bern soon discovers that the truth is far more complicated than history would have them believe. In 1920s Manhattan, Josephine Reed is living on the streets and frequenting jazz clubs when she meets the struggling musician Fred Delaney. But where young Delaney struggles, Josephine soars. She's a natural prodigy who hears beautiful music in the sounds of the world around her. With Josephine as his silent partner, Delaney's career takes off-but who is the real genius here? In the present day, Bern and Eboni begin to uncover more clues that indicate Delaney may have had help in composing his most successful work. Armed with more questions than answers and caught in the crosshairs of a powerful organization who will stop at nothing to keep their secret hidden, Bern and Eboni will move heaven and earth in their dogged quest to right history's wrongs"--- Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; African American composers; Appropriation (Art); Composers; Secrecy;
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- Cultural appropriation / by Hudak, Heather C.,1975-;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.Explores how non-Indigenous people have taken aspects of Indigenous culture -- clothing, music, art, food, symbols, and more -- and used them differently than their original purpose. Often these uses are seen as offensive or disrespectful to Indigenous people.LSC- Subjects: Cultural appropriation; Native peoples; Native peoples;
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- Hypertufa containers : creating and planting an alpine trough garden / by Chips, Lori,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.- Subjects: Alpine garden plants.; Container gardening; Container gardening.;
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- P is for pride / by Paprocki, Greg.;
"Greg Paprocki's P is for Pride introduces toddlers to the alphabet by pairing each letter with a word associated with the LGBTQ+ community, gender, identity, family, support, and pride in an age-appropriate way. Learn how to be inclusive with words like courage, equality, gay, nonbinary, rainbow flag, and hug, kindness, and love in scenes showcased with Paprocki's classically retro mid-century art style that's proven to be a hit with both toddlers and adults"--- Subjects: Sexual minorities; Alphabet books.; Board books.; English language; Gay pride celebrations; Gay Pride Day;
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- Curly girls, love your curls! / by Hamilton, Claudia M. ; Strickland, Laura(Illustrator); Wallden, Krista.;
"Curly Girl is a lovely little girl who shares her mother's hair journey with the reader. She captivates her audience with this informative story about her lessons in taking care of her naturally curly hair. Curly Girl will certainly inspire the reader to be confident about her curls. Every little curly-haired girl will gain insight into appropriate hair care and the unique way that God has made her"--Page [4] of cover.LSC- Subjects: Hair; Beauty, Personal; Self-esteem in children;
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- Wild minds : the artists and rivalries that inspired the golden age of animation / by Mitenbuler, Reid,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In 1911, the famed cartoonist Winsor McCay debuted an animated version of his popular newspaper strip, Little Nemo in Slumberland. Loosely inspired by Sigmund Freud's research on dreams, the film was one of the very first of its kind. McCay is largely forgotten today, but his work helped unleash the creative energy of animators like Otto Messmer, Max Fleischer, Walt Disney, and Chuck Jones. Their origin stories, rivalries, and sheer genius, as Reid Mitenbuler skillfully relates, were as colorful and subversive as their creations-from Felix the Cat to Bugs Bunny to feature films such as Fantasia-which became an integral part of American culture over the next five decades. Before television, animated cartoons were often "little hand grenades of social and political satire" aimed squarely at adults. Early Betty Boop cartoons included nudity. Popeye stories slyly criticized the injustices of unchecked capitalism. Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner were used to explore hidden depths of the American psyche. "During its first half-century," Mitenbuler writes, "animation was an important part of the culture wars about free speech, censorship, the appropriate boundaries of humor, and the influence of art and media on society." During WWII it also played a significant role in propaganda. The golden age of animation ended with the advent of television when cartoons were sanitized to appeal to a growing demographic of children and help advertisers sell sugary breakfast cereals. Alongside these stories, Mitenbuler incorporates the surprising contributions of Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), voice artist Mel Blanc, composer Leopold Stokowski, and many others whose talents influenced the world of animation. Illustrated throughout in both black-and-white and color, with rare drawings and photographs, Wild Minds is an ode to our lively past and to the creative energy that would inspire The Simpsons, South Park, and BoJack Horseman today"--- Subjects: Animated films; Animated television programs; Animated films; Animated television programs;
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- The savvy ally : a guide for becoming a skilled LGBTQ+ advocate / by Gainsburg, Jeannie,1963-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Bursting with passion and humour, The Savvy Ally: A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate is a treasure trove for allies to the LGBTQ+ communities. This fully revised second edition includes: the most current information on identities and LGBTQ+ language --tips for respectfully sharing, gathering, and using pronouns -- LGBTQ+ etiquette, including common language bloopers to avoid --tools for navigating difficult conversations -- best practices for creating LGBTQ+ inclusive spaces -- appropriate actions to take after messing up -- techniques for self-care and sustainable allyship. The Savvy Ally is a vital resource for teachers, mental health professionals, healthcare providers, college professors, faith leaders, family members, and friends who want to support and advocate for the LGBTQ+ people in their lives and help make the world a safer, more inclusive place. This informative, encouraging, and easy-to-understand guidebook will jump-start even the most tentative ally.- Subjects: Bisexual people; Gay people; Lesbians; Sexual minorities; Sexual minorities; Sexual minority community; Transgender people;
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