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Upon its first publication, A Different Mirror was hailed by critics and academics everywhere as a dramatic new retelling of our nation's past. Beginning with the colonization of the New World, it recounts the history of America in the voice of the non-Anglo peoples of the United States---Native Americans, African Americans, Jews, Irish Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos, and others---groups who helped create this country's rich mosaic culture.

Rather than endure the conflict of racial realities, many people choose instead to avoid the topic altogether, or remain silent when it is raised. Race Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence: Understanding and Facilitating Difficult Dialogues on Race puts an end to that dynamic by sharing strategies for smoothing conversations about race in a productive manner. A guide for facilitating and participating in difficult dialogues about race, author Derald Wing Sue explores the characteristics, dynamics, and meaning behind discussions about race....

You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar. What can we imagine for ourselves? What if we were the star players, moving and grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of the game to help us get what we want, what we aspire to, what will enrich our lives? The Playbook is intended to provide inspiration for kids ages 10 and up to help them succeed on and off the court.

Seventh grader Estefania "Stef" Soto is itching to shake off the onion-and-cilantro embrace of Tia Perla, her family's taco truck. She wants nothing more than for her dad to get a normal job and for Tia Perla to be put out to pasture. It's no fun being known as the "Taco Queen" at school. But just when new city regulations are proposed, and her family's livelihood is threatened, she will have to become the truck's unlikely champion.

Inside Out and Outside In has established itself as a foundational book for mental health practitioners in a variety of disciplines who work with clients in complex social environments. It is unique in its focus on the forces that shape people from within and also from their social worlds, with sensitivity to race, gender, sexuality, and class.

I have a twin brother. Everyone calls him Jimmy, which is sort of the English version of Dimitri, his actual Greek name. Our mum's Greek, you see. I'm Cally, short for Calista, which means, I don't want to sound big-headed or anything, 'most beautiful'. I'm not sure about Dimitri, but if Dimitri means most-annoying-brother-in-the-whole-wide-world, then that's him.

For 11-year-old Gopal and his family, life in their rural Indian village is over: We stay, we starve, his baba has warned. With the darkness of night as cover, they flee to the big city of Mumbai in hopes of finding work and a brighter future. Gopal is eager to help support his struggling family until school starts, so when a stranger approaches him with the promise of a factory job, he jumps at the offer. But Gopal has been deceived. There is no factory, just a small, stuffy sweatshop where he and five other boys are forced to make beaded frames for no money and little food.

A biography telling the life story of Booker T. Washington, along with his accomplishments toward promoting the education of African Americans.

When the Wind Whispers Secrets: A Magical Adventure About Unity, Heritage, and Celebrating Differences Perfect for ages 6-9 Ideal for classroom read-alouds and bedtime stories When Imani, Tommy, and Maya discover a mysterious tornado spinning on their favorite front steps, they're whisked away on an extraordinary adventure to save ten special celebrations from disappearing forever! In the magical Land of Whispers, these three brave friends must race against sunset to reconnect separated celebrations—from honoring women's rights and cultural heritage to protecting ocean animals and ...

In the newly revised Third Edition of The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children, distinguished professor Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings delivers an encouraging exploration of the future of education for African American students. She describes eight exemplary teachers, all of whom differ in their personal style and methods, who share an approach to teaching that affirms and strengthens cultural identity.

At his yearly checkup, Max gets weighed and measured. What else happens at the doctor?

Madam C.J. Walker wasn't just an inventor. She was also a political activist and businesswoman. Young listeners will discover that she was not only fought for civil rights, but became one of the most successful African-American business owners ever.

New York Public Library Best of 2022 A gripping, twisting account of a small town set on fire by hatred, xenophobia, and ecological disaster—a story that weaves together corporate malfeasance, a battle over shrinking natural resources, a turning point in the modern white supremacist movement...

The Reconstruction and Rise of Jim Crow describes the fallout of the Civil War, whose aftermath left the United States South angry and poor. This book details the struggles to decide how to deal with the newly freed slaves, through the years of Reconstruction, Jim Crow, sharecropping, and segregation. The storyline also sets the stage for the country’s next battle, which is between the Jim Crow laws and the 14th and 15th Amendments.

Mindful Race Talk' invites you into deep self-reflection about racial conditioning and racial harm. The foundation of the book is that we have all been socialized as racial beings and have a role in healing the racial harm that lives inside of us and in our society. Together, we'll engage in a variety of mindfulness and embodiment practices to help you explore your racial identity and increase your capacity to talk about race, racism, microaggressions, and white body supremacy.

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a Magical Radio Adventure Through Seven Special Celebrations! When Maya's grandmother's old radio starts speaking backwards and opens a portal to the Kingdom of Many Voices, three best friends discover that seven special February celebrations are in chaos! Someone has stolen the magical crystals that keep Galentine's Day, Black Love Day, World Radio Day, and four other festivities in harmony. Perfect for young readers ages 6-9, this enchanting chapter book features: Fast-paced magical adventure with relatable characters Important lessons about friendship, ...

Can best friends fall in love with the same woman? Six years and two master’s degrees after Buck stands up to bullies on behalf of his freshman roommate, he and Milton are still best friends—until they meet Leanne. As Millie, Leanne, and Buck joke around at a comedy club while waiting for open mic night, they realize that, run together, their names sound like “a million bucks,” giving them the idea to start the comedy trio known as A Million Bucks. With Milton on stage as Millie, and he and Buck brewing tension with Leanne, their Minneapolis comedy act quickly becomes a hit. Through...

The fourth and final book in the Carlos Series. In response to 3 reviewers: This novel is written for teenagers on up. There's only one race, the human race. Here's two reviews by qualified people who know what they're talking about: Cy Lakdawala, international master and at latest count author of 53 books on chess, wrote. “The Chess Master manages to capture the hearts, minds, and souls of chess players of all ratings. This is perhaps the best book of fiction on the subject of chess. I give it five stars. It should be in everybody’s library.” Dr. Leroy Dubeck, former USCF President, ...

A heartwarming chapter book where three friends discover that the greatest superpower is learning to truly listen! When a three-legged dog and a robin appear on their front steps, Imani, Tommy, and Maya know another magical adventure is about to begin. But this time, they must race against sunset to save the Great Sound Keeper—and all the sounds in all the worlds! Perfect for readers ages 6-9 who love: ✓ Magical adventures with relatable characters ✓ Stories celebrating diversity and inclusion ✓ Chapter books with positive messages ✓ Read-aloud stories for family time ✓ Books ...

When Lily's blind dog, Lucky, slips his collar and runs away across the wide-open blueberry barrens of Eastern Maine, it's Salma Santiago who manages to catch him. Salma, the daughter of migrant workers, is in the small town with her family for the blueberry-picking season.