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1) Stories of the spirit of justice

Author

Tisby, Jemar

Language

English

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We are living in the Civil Rights Movement of our day. But the challenges of the present call us to remember the past. Throughout American history, there has always been a small but resilient group of people who, motivated by their faith, resisted oppression and pushed for greater equality and liberty for all. From well-known figures like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman, to those time has nearly forgotten, all of these...

2) Ruby Bridges: a talk with my teacher

Author

Bridges, Ruby

Language

English

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"Civil rights activist, Ruby Bridges, recounts her reunion with her favorite first-grade teacher, Mrs. Henry"-- Provided by publisher. "Acclaimed civil rights icon, Ruby Bridges, shares the touching tale of reuniting with the first-grade teacher who changed her life, Mrs. Henry. Once again, you have shown me that you never get too old to learn. Teaching really is the noblest of professions. When Ruby Bridges was only six years old, she made history...

3) Is it real?: the Loch Ness monster

Author

Fleming, Candace

Series

[Is it real?]

Language

English

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April 10, 2025: New J&Y Fiction & Nonfiction
New Nonfiction for Kids

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"Nestled in the lush green hills of the Scotland Highlands lies Loch Ness, a deep, murky lake with a storied history. It is also the home of the Loch Ness Monster. Numerous stories and photographs by people claiming to have spotted the mysterious monster have surfaced, often gaining immediate fame. But after decades of countless expeditions, documentaries, firsthand accounts, pictures, and videos, the mystery of Nessie continues to haunt us. Now,...

4) Let's fly: Barrington Irving's record-breaking flight around the world

Author

Irving, Barrington

Language

English

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Black History Month - Kids

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"The true story of how pilot Barrington Irving broke records as the youngest person and first Black man to fly solo around the world"-- Provided by publisher. As a kid, Barrington Irving moved from Jamaica to Miami and played football his ticket to success, he thought. But then Captain Gary Robinson swooped into his life. Barrington had never seen a Black pilot before. Captain Robinson showed Barrington a jet, a cockpit, and what it was like to actually...