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Until now, you've only heard one side of the story: the "discovery" of America told by Christopher Columbus, the Pilgrims, and the Colonists. Here's the true story of America from the Indigenous perspective. When you think about the beginning of the American story, what comes to mind? Three...

Until now, you've only heard one side of the story: how slavery began, and how America split itself in two to end it. Here's the true story of America from the African American perspective. From the moment Africans were first brought to the shores of the United States, they had a hand in shaping...

Uncover the stories of hidden heroes who transformed the medical field. Direct quotes from medical professionals reveal their successes and experiences with racism, sexism, and ableism.

A moving middle-grade mystery about a boy dealing with long-repressed memories of his father as he learns about his Mexican and Haitian heritage while spying on a mysterious stranger during the first weeks of COVID lockdown. Lalo Lesperance lives with his older brother and Mexican American...

Nachdem Amari ihren Bruder Quinton gefunden und nebenbei die gesamte magische Welt gerettet hat, sehnt sie sich nach einer Pause. Doch prompt gerät sie in den nächsten Konflikt: Der Übernatürliche Weltkongress betreibt eine noch strengere Anti-Magier Politik und lässt Amari beschatten. Gleichzeitig bittet die geheime Internationale Magierallianz sie darum, sie anzuführen. Amari lehnt überfordert ab, muss aber bald feststellen, dass sie einen Fehler begangen hat.

An insightful novel in verse about the joys and struggles of a Chicana girl who is a warrior for her name, her history, and her right to choose what she celebrates in life. Celina and her family are bilingual and follow both Mexican and American traditions. Celina revels in her Mexican heritage...

El Día de Muertos es un día festivo muy especial, en el cual las familias celebran y comparten historias y risas que traen a los muertos de vuelta a la vida. ¡Ven y únete al festejo! Es un día en el cual la familia reunida cuenta historias y ríe. Hay platillos favoritos por cocinar y...

Quand Amanda sort avec papa et maman, les étrangers lui demandent si papa est son professeur et maman sa marraine. "Non, c'est mon papa ! Non, c'est ma maman !" répond inlassablement Amanda. Tout ça parce qu'elle n'a pas la même couleur de peau que ses parents... Seule Porsha, la chienne, partage la même couleur brun miel avec elle. Attristée par ces questions, Amanda se demande : "Papa, Maman, pourquoi je ne vous ressemble pas ?"

Lyrical, affirmational, and bursting with love, We Are Here is a poignant story about Black and brown heritage and community. Full of assurance, tenderness, and triumph, this much-anticipated follow-up to the New York Times bestselling picture book All Because You Matter offers an equally inspirational and arresting ode to all of the Black women and men throughout history who have made momentous contributions from the beginning of time.

It’s the summer of 1959 at the foot of Bakers Mountain in western North Carolina when 13-year-old Jackie Honeycutt first bumps into Thomas Freeman fishing on the riverbank. They hit it off, and Jackie hopes the two of them can be friends. But Jackie is white, and Thomas is Black—and Jackie quickly learns their growing friendship won’t be easy.

In this key civil rights and social justice book for young listeners, Scipio Africanus Jones—a self-taught attorney who was born enslaved—leads a momentous series of court cases to save twelve Black men who'd been unjustly sentenced to death.

In Depression-era Alabama, a white boy meets a Black boy from Detroit, who opens his eyes to the complexity and opportunities in their world. In 1937, the Depression is in full force, Joe Louis is the new heavyweight champion of the world, and Champion Always Luther arrives in Snow Hill, Alabama...

For nine-year-old Lorraine Jackson, the Sanitation Strike of 1968 hit close to home. Lorraine marched with her daddy and other sanitation workers through the streets of Memphis fighting for equal rights and safer working conditions. With her mother, she boycotted stores. Lorraine’s life was forever changed when she heard Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preach his famous sermon “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” to the tired and frustrated strikers. Dr. King was tragically killed the next day, and hope seemed shattered.

Once in your life, sometime after your first memory but before you can drive a car, something is going to happen to you that doesn’t happen to anyone else you know. It might be something good. It might be something bad, or special, or funny, or shocking. For Millie, it’s something really sad. Lolo, her neighbors’ infant daughter, dies—unexpectedly, suddenly, inexplicably—on the night Millie babysits. There’s nothing she could have done. There’s nothing she can do now. So how does she go on? She does what you’ll do. She finds her way.

Ana har nyss flyttat till storstaden Bombay. Allting är nytt. På pappas kontor finns det många nya saker som hon aldrig sett förut. Det gör henne nyfiken. Vad är det för liten låda som man kan prata med inne i hissen? Varför finns det ett duschhuvud mitt i en korridor, men ingen kran så att man kan duscha? En dag när hon och pappa är i korridorerna kommer ett högt och otrevligt ljud. Vad kan det vara? Det är brandlarmet, säger pappa."Det brinner!!" är en finstämd ljudbok om att anpassa sig till nya miljöer och samtidigt lära sig lite grann om brandsäkerhet.

Der neue Tierfabel-Klassiker von SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautorin Britta Sabbag. Seit jeher wollen der Tiger und der Löwe wissen, wer von ihnen der Stärkere ist. Der Löwe ist felsenfest davon überzeugt, dass er der Stärkste ist. Aber: Das ist der Tiger auch! Die Sache muss dringend geklärt werden! "Wenn zwei sich streiten” zeigt auf überraschende und lustige Weise, dass es nicht nur auf die äußere Stärke ankommt. Die Tiere des Dschungels schwärmen vor dem Löwen wie prachtvoll doch das Fell des Tigers ist.

One girl and her soccer team take a stand against the bullies who push them too far in this brave, inspiring novel that celebrates girl power and the true spirit of sports. Perfect for readers who love The Crossover and Fighting Words. "A tale of terrific girl power and athleticism." —Kirkus...

Much to their surprise, the Peaches had a great summer running their food truck business selling their pies across the Mid-West, but they're happy to be back home in Duluth, Minnesota, where they can settle back into a routine just in time for the new school year. That is until Great Aunt Lucinda wants to gift them her historic mansion. But there are conditions: they're to turn it into a cozy bed-and-breakfast, something the Peach kids' mom always dreamed of before she passed away. And they only have until Thanksgiving to do the renovations and prove they can make the business work.

Transgender and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) children need validation and support on their journey toward self-discovery. Unfortunately, due to stigma and misinformation, these kids can be especially vulnerable to bullying, discrimination, and even mental health issues such as anxiety or depression. The good news is that there are steps you can take to empower your child as they explore, understand, and affirm their gender identity. In this guide, a licensed social worker who specializes in gender-nonconforming youth offers real tools to help your child thrive in all aspects of life.

The Young Boy Named David series is designed to help young people deal with difficult situations that are hard to talk about and adults reconnect to their disconnected childhood, helping heal broken pasts. In Book 22, the very real and pressing issue of guns enters David's life. He learns a lesson about this that will definitely help our young ones growing up in this crazy world.