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Maya Angelou / by Keppeler, Jill.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.So many rainbows -- The caged bird -- Mistress of all trades -- Singing, acting, writing -- In Africa -- The stories of her life -- Finding the words -- Stage and screen -- Presidential poetry -- Dr. Angelou -- High honors -- The poetry of courage."From the day she was born in 1928, Maya Angelou (born Marguerite Annie Johnson) lived a life full of trials and triumph, struggle and success, and the magic and the power of words. This book tells the inspiring and powerful story of the girl from rural Arkansas who rose to become one of the most beloved writers in the United States and the world. Through photographs and stories, young readers will learn more about the life and words of this amazing American storyteller"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Angelou, Maya; African American authors; Women entertainers;

Poet warrior : a memoir / by Harjo, Joy,author.;
"Poet Laureate Joy Harjo offers a vivid, lyrical, and inspiring call for love and justice in this contemplation of her trailblazing life. In the second memoir from the first Native American to serve as US poet laureate, Joy Harjo invites us to travel along the heartaches, losses, and humble realizations of her "poet-warrior" road. A musical, kaleidoscopic meditation, Poet Warrior reveals how Harjo came to write poetry of compassion and healing, poetry with the power to unearth the truth and demand justice. Weaving together the voices that shaped her, Harjo listens to stories of ancestors and family, the poetry and music that she first encountered as a child, the teachings of a changing earth, and the poets who paved her way. She explores her grief at the loss of her mother and sheds light on the rituals that nourish her as an artist, mother, wife, and community member. Moving fluidly among prose, song, and poetry, Poet Warrior is a luminous journey of becoming that sings with all the jazz, blues, tenderness, and bravery that we know as distinctly Joy Harjo"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographical poetry.; Autobiographies.; Harjo, Joy.; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous women authors; Poets, American; Poets, American;

Fantastic Fiona / by Cowdrey, Richard.; Wu, Donald.;
"Join Fiona the hippo as she visits her zoo friends, finding out what makes each one special. Is it their speedy running? Their lovely singing? And what makes Fiona so special to all of her friends?"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Hippopotamus; Zoo animals; Ability; Self-acceptance; Friendship;

Jack Frost [videorecording (DVD)] / by Bass, Jules.; Clinger, Debra.; Garroway, Dave,1913-1982.; Hackett, Buddy,1924-2003.; Morse, Robert,1931-; Muller, Romeo.; Rankin, Arthur.; Storch, Larry.; Rankin/Bass Productions.; Warner Home Video (Firm);
Buddy Hackett, Robert Morse, David Garroway, Larry Storch, Debra Clinger.Jack uses all his icy powers to free the pretty maiden Elisa from the evil clutches of Kubla Kraus the Cossack.G.DVD ; full screen presentation.
Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Feature films.; Frost, Jack (Fictitious character); Good and evil; Video recordings for children.;
© c2008., Distributed by Warner Home Video,

Scaredy Squirrel visits the doctor / by Watt, Mélanie,1975-;
Scaredy Squirrel is exactly the character children need today--a little bit anxious, a lot adorable and totally lovable. Join Scaredy on a hilarious adventure as he learns to brave the doctor for a check-up! Scaredy Squirrel keeps himself in peak physical condition. He exercises, eats a balanced diet, sings opera (to keep his lungs healthy, of course) and brushes his teeth. You might think it's to stay fit, but no--it's all so he can avoid the doctor's office and the dangers presented by other patients! After all, who'd want to expose themselves to the hazards of snapping turtles, squawking parrots and irritable chihuahuas? It's a prescription for disaster! But Scaredy can't avoid the doctor forever, and when he realizes that he needs to make a quick visit to Dr. Vet to get his health certificate, he does whatever it takes to keep safe while he waits at the clinic ... including covering himself in bubble wrap. Yet things don't go according to plan, and Scaredy ends up discovering that his doctor's visit leaves him feeling better than ever!LSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Scaredy Squirrel (Fictitious character); Squirrels; Anxiety; Fear of doctors; Medical offices;

Brown girl in the snow / by Marshall, Yolanda T.; Ferrer, Marianne,1990-;
"Perfect for kids aged 4-8 comes a stunning picture book about persistence, being creative in the garden, and adapting to a new place. When Amina moves from the Caribbean to a new snowy home, she misses growing her favorite foods. There are no coconut trees to climb, no gardens full of sweet potatoes and callaloo--only ice and snow. As Amina looks out her frosted window, she sings a traditional children's song from back home, adding her own twist: "There's a brown girl in the snow, tra la la la la, where none of her plants will grow." Determined to find a way to make her favorite plants grow in a new climate, she comes across a possible solution after discovering a library book about gardening and greenhouses. Perhaps there is a way to grow sweet potatoes, after all! This stunning picture book written by a Guyanese-born author features: An introduction to gardening and greenhouses A note from the author about the inspiration behind the story With gorgeous images by Marianne Ferrer, and moving text by Yolanda T. Marshall, Brown Girl in the Snow is inspired by a traditional Caribbean children's song and captures a child's unwavering persistence and passion, as she grows into her new home."--
Subjects: Picture books.; Caribbean Canadians; Emigration and immigration; Winter; Gardening; Greenhouses; Persistence;

Peacocks of Instagram : stories / by Rajagopalan, Deepa,author.;
"An underappreciated coffee shop server haunted by her past attracts thousands of followers on social media with her peacock jewellery. A hotel housekeeper up against a world of gender and class inequity quietly gets revenge on her chauvinist boss. And a foster child, orphaned in an accident directly attributable to climate change, brings down her foster father, an oil lobbyist, in spectacular fashion. With an intense awareness of privilege and the lack of it, the fourteen stunning stories in Peacocks of Instagram explore what it means to be safe, to survive, and to call a place home."--
Subjects: Short stories.; Baristas; Foster children; Revenge; Women;

Brave as can be : a book of courage / by Witek, Jo,1968-; Roussey, Christine.;
"An older sister explains to her younger sister all the things she used to be afraid of, along with some tricks to help, whether it's a special blanket for bedtime or singing during a storm"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Fear; Toddlers; Lift-the-flap books;

Road less traveled [videorecording] / by Alaina, Lauren,1994-actor.; Boaz, Donny,actor.; Hayes, Blair,film director.; Tilton, Charlene,actor.; Shout! Factory (Firm),film distributor.;
Charlene Tilton, Lauren Alaina, Donny Boaz, Jason Burkey, Dean J. West.Charlotte has it all: a successful singing career and a forthcoming wedding, but when she runs into her high school sweetheart she suddenly begins to doubt that the life she built for herself is really the life she wants.PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Feature films.; Fiction films.; Romance films.; Man-woman relationships; Musicians;
For private home use only.

You can be a musician / by Webster, Christy.; Guell, Fernando.; Rodriguez, Ferran,1963-; Güell, David.;
The latest career-themed reader based on the Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures series depicts a concert by a favorite pop star who teaches Barbie and her friend Daisy about writing music, playing instruments, and singing in harmony.Preschool-Grade 1.LSC
Subjects: Barbie (Fictitious character); Musicians; Music;

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