Mo'Nique
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Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
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English
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This vibrant picture book, beautifully illustrated by celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each others well-being in their everyday actions. Consultant, international speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about reconciliation and the importance of the connections...
Author
Publisher
Mango Media
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
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"Activists and rap stars, abolitionists and pioneers, inventors and scientists surge with life throughout this thrilling and comprehensive work." —Jennifer Maritza McCauley, National Endowment for the Arts Fellow
A #1 Bestseller in Teen & Young Adult 21st Century U.S. History
We are familiar with a handful of African Americans who are mentioned in American history books, but there are also countless others who do...
A #1 Bestseller in Teen & Young Adult 21st Century U.S. History
We are familiar with a handful of African Americans who are mentioned in American history books, but there are also countless others who do...
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Publisher
The New Press
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Not Supplied
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English
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"Fifteen-year-old Diamond stopped going to school the day she was expelled for lashing out at peers who constantly harassed and teased her for something everyone on the staff had missed: she was being trafficked for sex. After months on the run, she was arrested and sent to a detention center for violating a court order to attend school. Black girls represent 16 percent of female students but almost half of all girls with a school-related arrest....
7) Precious
Publisher
Lionsgate
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English
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In 1987, obese, illiterate, black 16-year-old Claireece 'Precious' Jones lives in Harlem with her dysfunctional family. She has been raped and impregnated twice by her father, Carl. She suffers constant physical, mental and sexual abuse from her unemployed mother, Mary. After getting pregnant for the second time, Precious is suspended from her school. Her principal arranges to have her attend an alternative school where her new teacher, Ms. Rain,...
Publisher
Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
For Troy, Gabriella, Chad, and Taylor, summer vacation is no day at the beach. Thanks to Troy, they are all working at a country club founded by Ryan and Sharpay's family. The club's annual talent show is right around the corner and Sharpay's competitive instincts are sizzling. She dumps Ryan as her singing partner and starts wooing Troy to join her onstage instead. Gabriella is not very happy that Tony agreed to sing with Sharpay, instead of her....
Series
Dark Knight trilogy volume 2
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Batman has had success in facing criminals in Gotham City, but when a vicious criminal calling himself the Joker comes on the scene Batman must walk a fine line between being a hero or a vigilante.
Author
Publisher
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Bat populations in the western portion of the US are threatened by the rapid westward expansion of White-nose Syndrome (WNS), a disease implicated in the loss of over a million bats since 2006. Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), the fungus believed responsible for WNS, has been confirmed in southeastern Wyoming, south central Kansas, western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle, potentially placing at least 13 of the 18 bat species native to Colorado...
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Not Supplied
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Written specifically for today's busy women, this book offers user-friendly advice on how to get the most from personal Bible study time. Transform the academic nature of Bible study into a fresh, simple format that will radically change the way you interact with Scripture forever. This great leader's resource can be used with the Modern Girl's Bible Study series or as a tool for discipleship ministry.
14) The revenge
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Not Supplied
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English
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After playing a prank on his mean ex-girlfriend, including making the location of her phone public, Tony realizes he may have led a predator to her door.
Told from separate viewpoints, Tony plays a prank on his ex-girlfriend, Hope, then realizes he may have led a predator to her door, while Hope faces danger and the consequences of her "mean girl" actions.