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What happened to you?
by James Catchpole
Joe, a young boy trying to play pirates at the playground, keeps getting interrupted with questions about what happened to his leg, and gets more and more fed up until the kids finally understand they don't need to know what happened. 20,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Glenn Burke, game changer : the man who invented the High Five
by Phil Bildner
"Playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Glenn Burke could do it all--hit, throw, run, field. He was the heart of the clubhouse who energized his teammates with his enthusiasm and love for the game. It was that energy that led Glenn to invent the high five one October day back in 1977--a spontaneous gesture after a home run that has since evolved into our universal celebratory greeting. But despite creating this joyful symbol, Glenn Burke, a gay Black man, wasn't always given support and shown acceptance inreturn"
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Basketball : amazing but true stories!
by Derrick Barnes
"Filled with an array of facts, stats, sidebars, quotes and slam-dunks, this exciting book brings the game of basketball to life, shining a light on the amazing ballers, buzzer-beats and record-breakers who haven't always gotten the attention they deserve. Original. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Girls on wheels
by Srividhya Venkat
Inspired by the skateboarding revolution in India, this thrilling picture book follows Anila who, with the help of her two best friends, overcomes her fear of skating after breaking her arm. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Maakusie loves music
by Jaaji
"Maakusie loves music! But what makes music in the Arctic so special? Join Maakusie as he practises katajjaniq (throat singing) and learns ajaja songs, drumming, and more! Explore everything from traditional instruments to dances to the origin of the brass bands in the Arctic today. Grab your instruments or sing along. This journey through the history of music in the Arctic is sure to get your toes tapping! Written by renowned Canadian indie rock duo Jaaji and Chelsey June of Twin Flames, this vibrant and engaging book introduces young readers to the exciting world of traditional and modern music in the North"
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Freewater
by Amina Luqman-Dawson
In this lyrical, historical middle-grade novel, after an entire young life of enslavement, twelve-year-old Homer escapes Southerland Plantation with his little sister Ada, leaving his beloved mother behind. Through tangled vines, secret doorways, and over a bridge, the two find a secret community called Freewater, deep in the recesses of the swamp.
In this new, free society made up of escaped slaves and some born-free children, Homer cautiously embraces a set of spirited friends, almost forgetting where he came from. But when he learns of a threat that could destroy Freewater, he hatches a plan to return to Southerland plantation and free his mother from enslavement. Loosely based on an important piece of history, this is an inspiring and deeply empowering story of survival, love, and courage. Ages 8-12
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Recognize! : an anthology honoring and amplifying Black life
by Wade Hudson
Interweaving stories of the past, present and future with mesmerizing artwork, this moving collection of essays, poems, short stories and historical excepts from awarding-winning Black authors and artists celebrate Black culture and Black life. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Wide awake now
by David Levithan
"In this reimagining of the 2004 novel Wide Awake, the author flips the script and rewrites Jimmy and Duncan's story in the real 2024, proving the critical importance of standing up for what you believe in and the cost of apathy in today's political climate. Simultaneous eBook."
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Patron saints of nothing
by Randy Ribay
Setting aside his college ambitions when he learns that his cousin has been murdered as part of President Duterte's war on drugs, a high school senior travels to the Philippines to uncover the truth, and the part he may have played in it. By the author of After the Shot Drops. Simultaneous eBook.
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Work with what you got / : A Memoir
by Zion Clark
In this inspirational story of courage, determination, strength and self-invention, an elite wheelchair racer and wrestler recounts a childhood of abuse and neglect until he meets two saviors?—?a wrestling coach who sensed his“warrior spirit” and his adoptive mother who set him up for success. Simultaneous eBook.
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Bress 'n' nyam : Gullah Geechee recipes from a sixth-generation farmer
by Matthew Raiford
"More than 100 heirloom recipes from a dynamic chef and farmer working the lands of his great-great-great grandfather. From Hot Buttermilk Biscuits and Sweet Potato Pie to Salmon Cakes on Pepper Rice and Gullah Fish Stew, Gullah-Geechee food is an essential cuisine of American history. It is the culinary representation of the ocean, rivers, and rich fertile loam in and around the coastal South. From the Carolinas to Georgia and Florida, this is where descendants of enslaved Africans came together to makeextraordinary food, speaking the African Creole language called Gullah-Geechee. In this groundbreaking and beautiful cookbook, Matthew Raiford pays homage to this cuisine that nurtured his family for seven generations. In 2010, Raiford's Nana handed overthe deed to the family farm to him and his sister, and Raiford rose to the occasion, nurturing the farm that his great-great-great grandfather, a freed slave, purchased in 1874. In this collection of heritage and updated recipes, he traces a history of community and family brought together by food"
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Shanghailanders
by Juli Min
Starting in 2040 and going backwards to 2014, this brilliantly constructed exploration of marriage, relationships and the layered experience of time, follows the Yangs, a cosmopolitan Shanghai family, parent by parent, daughter by daughter and through the eyes of those closest to them.
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Your utopia
by Bora Chung
Suffused with the author's inimitable wry humor as well as surprisingly tender moments, this brilliantly written new collection is filled with stories of loss and discovery, idealism and dystopia, death and immortality. Original.
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My Vietnam, your Vietnam : a father flees, a daughter returns : a dual memoir
by Christina Vo
"My Vietnam, Your Vietnam chronicles the divergent journeys of a Vietnamese father, who fled war on a small boat to find refuge in the United States, and his American-born daughter, who ventures to Vietnam as an adult, capturing the stark contrast between their perspectives on their shared homeland. In this dual memoir, Christina Vo and her father, Nghia M. Vo, delve into themes of identity and heritage, with intertwined stories that present a multifaceted portrayal of Vietnam and its profound influence on shaping both familial bonds and individual identities across time. Captivating in its fluid movement and evocative depictions of place, My Vietnam, Your Vietnam offers readers a rich, multilayered exploration of Vietnam through two very distinct voicesand perspectives. The memoir aims to deepen readers' understanding and appreciation of Vietnam and its culture by showcasing these two contrasting viewpoints"
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