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BMER! Get Lit Kits (Black Male Emergent Readers) |
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The crossover by Kwame AlexanderFourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health.
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Fake ID by L. R. GilesAn African-American teen in the Witness Protection Program moves to a new town and finds himself trying to solve a murder mystery when his first friend is found dead.
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Chasing space by Leland MelvinA memoir by the former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver traces his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, examining the intersecting roles of community, perseverance, and grace that create opportunities for success.
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Ghost by Jason ReynoldsAspiring to be the fastest sprinter on his elite middle school's track team, gifted runner Ghost finds his goal challenged by a tragic past with a violent father. This is the first in a series.
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The rose that grew from concrete by Tupac ShakurA collection of poetic writings by the late hip-hop icon, written in his nineteenth year, informs readers about his beliefs about the future and the power of the human voice while offering insight into his private world and enigmatic personality.
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Life Lessons of a Throwaway Kid by Cordell FarleyThe poignant memoir of former professional minor league baseball player, Cordell Farley. Born and raised in the small town of Blackstone, Virginia, Farley offers a glimpse into his life growing up as a foster kid, a secret not revealed to him until he was an adult, and the impact of emotional and sexual abuse on his self-esteem as a young boy coming of age. He would come to find refuge and healing in sports. Life Lessons of a Throwaway Kid is the story of triumph over adversity and how sometimes all that matters is going up to bat.
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We beat the street : how a friendship pact led to success by Sampson DavisMaking a pact to stick together through the rough times in their impoverished Newark neighborhood, three boys found the strength and determination to work through their difficulties in order to make their dreams come true by completing high school, getting through college, and attending medical school together.
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Monster by Walter Dean MyersWhile on trial as an accomplice to a murder, sixteen-year-old Steve Harmon records his experiences in prison and in the courtroom in the form of a film script as he tries to come to terms with the course his life has taken.
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Nelson Beats the Odds by Ronnie Sidney, IINelson use to think school was all about playing around and talking with his friends. When Nelson learns that he has been placed in Special Education, he fears being teased. Consequently, he keeps his learning disability and ADHD diagnosis a secret. With the encouragement of his parents and assistance from Mrs. T., his Special Education teacher, Nelson pushes the boundaries and discovers his potential.
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