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21) Manifesto: on never giving up
1 person is on the wait list. 1 copy on order.
2022. First Grove Atlantic hardcover edition. Grove Press ix, 228 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm. English
2022 OverDrive Grove Atlantic English
"Bernardine Evaristo's 2019 Booker Prize win was an historic and revolutionary occasion, with Evaristo being the first Black woman and first Black British person ever to win the prize in its fifty-year history. Girl, Woman, Other was named a favorite book of the year by President Obama and Roxane Gay, was translated into thirty-five languages, and has now reached more than a million readers. Evaristo's astonishing nonfiction debut, Manifesto, is a...
22) Righteous troublemakers: untold stories of the social justice movement in America
Sharpton, Al
[2022] Hanover Square Press 302 pages ; 24 cm English
2022 OverDrive Unabridged Harlequin Audio English
2022 OverDrive Hanover Square Press English
"While the world may know the major names of the Civil Rights movement, there are countless lesser-known heroes fighting the good fight to advance equal justice for all, heeding the call when no one else was listening, often risking their lives and livelihoods in the process. This book shines a light on everyday people called to do extraordinary things--like Pauli Murray, whose early work informed Thurgood Marshall's legal argument for Brown v. Board...
23) Jump: my secret journey from the streets to the boardroom
Miller, Larry
2 people are on the wait list. 1 copy on order.
[2022] First edition. William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers viii, 287 pages ; 24 cm English
"One of the most successful Black businessmen in the country, who has led Nike's Jordan Brand from a $200M sneaker company to a $4B global apparel juggernaut, tells the remarkable story of his rise from gangland violence to the pinnacles of international business"--
24) She raised her voice!: 50 black women who sang their way into music history
Elizabeth, Jordannah
2021. First edition. Running Press Kids 168 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm English
2021 OverDrive Running Press English
"From jazz and blues, hip hop and R&B, pop, punk, and opera, Black women have made major contributions to the history and formation of musical genres for more than a century. In this fully illustrated middle grade anthology, 50 strong, empowering, and inspiring Black women singers' bios will teach kids to follow their dreams, to think outside the box, and to push the boundaries of what's expected. Written by music writer and journalist Jordannah Elizabeth...
25) Who was the voice of the people?: Cesar Chavez
[2021] Penguin Workshop 63 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 20 cm. English
""Viva La Huelga! Viva La Causa!" Discover the true story behind Cesar Chavez and the Delano Grape Strike, as he and the National Farm Workers Association set out on an incredible three-hundred-mile protest march in support of farmworkers' rights."--
26) Rise: My Story
Vonn, Lindsey
20220111 Dey Street Books English
The first ever memoir from the most decorated female skier of all time, revealing never-before-told stories of her life in the fast lane, her struggle with depression, and the bold decisions that helped her break down barriers on and off the slopes.
82 World Cup wins. 20 World Cup titles. 3 Olympic medals. 7 World Championship Medals.
A fixture in the American sports landscape for almost twenty
27) Ida B. Wells, voice of truth: educator, feminist, and anti-lynching civil rights leader
Duster, Michelle
Black History Month: Children's Nonfiction
2022. First edition. Henry Holt and Company 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm English
2022 OverDrive Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) English
"An inspiring picture book biography of Ida B. Wells--who was an educator, journalist, feminist, businesswoman, newspaper owner, public speaker, suffragist, civil rights activist, and women's club leader--as told by her great-granddaughter, Michelle Duster"--
28) Lightning striking: ten transformative moments in rock and roll
Kaye, Lenny
[2022] Ecco Press xv, 496 pages ; 24 cm. English
Memphis, 1954. New Orleans 1957. Philadelphia 1959. Liverpool, 1962. San Francisco 1967. Detroit 1969. New York, 1975. London 1977. Los Angeles 1984 / Norway 1993. Seattle 1991. Rock and roll was birthed in basements and garages, radio stations and dance halls, in cities where unexpected gatherings of artists and audience changed and charged the way music is heard and celebrated, capturing lightning in a bottle. Musician and writer Lenny Kaye explores...
29) 100,000 first bosses: my unlikely path as a 22-year-old lawmaker
Haskell, Will
2022. First Avid Reader press hardcover edition. Avid Reader Press 231 pages ; 22 cm. English
The underdog story of Will Haskell, who became a Democratic state Senator in 2018 at age twenty-two---taking on an incumbent who had been undefeated for Haskell's entire life and earning an endorsement from President Obama---and is determined to pave the way for his peers to transform government from the bottom up.
30) Opal Lee and what it means to be free: the true story of the grandmother of Juneteenth
Duncan, Alice Faye
[2021] Thomas Nelson 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm. English
2022 OverDrive Unabridged Thomas Nelson English
2022 OverDrive Thomas Nelson English
"The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone will inspire children to be brave and make a difference. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that most Americans had never heard of the holiday that represents the nation's creed of "freedom for all.""-- "The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone celebrates...
31) Moving forward: from space-age rides to Civil Rights sit-ins with Airman Alton Yates
[2022] First edition. Beach Lane Books 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 32 cm English
2022 OverDrive Beach Lane Books English
"A picture book biography on Alton Yates, a Black man who served in the Air Force in the 1950s and contributed to key research on flight safety for pilots and passengers. After returning home, Alton dedicated his life to standing against Jim Crow and fighting for racial equality"--
32) Who is Dale Earnhardt Jr.?
Stabler, David
1 copy on order.
2022. Penguin Workshop 1 volume : illustrations ; 20 cm. English
"No one was surprised when Dale Earnhardt Jr. began his racing career at age seventeen. His father and grandfather were professional racers, and he spent most of his childhood servicing cars at his dad's dealership. Now Dale was ready for his own turn in the driver's seat. He started out racing in the Street Stock division but would go on to win several NASCAR championships before retiring from driving full time in 2017. Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s passion...
33) All star: how Larry Doby smashed the color barrier in baseball
Vernick, Audrey
[2022] Clarion Books 1 volume (unpaged) color illustrations ; 29 cm English
In 1947, Larry Doby signed with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first Black player in the American leagues. He endured terrible racism, both from fans and his fellow teammates. Despite this, he became a unifying force on and off the field, and went on to become a seven-time All Star. Illustrated with Cannaday Chapman's bold, stylized illustrations, this exceptional biography tells the story of an unsung hero who not only opened doors for those...
34) Who sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott?: Rosa Parks
Fitzpatrick, Insha
From refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger to sparking civil rights protests across America, explore how Rosa Parks's powerful act earned her the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement." A story of resistance, strength, and unwavering spirit, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the American Civil Rights leader -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump...
35) Who is Chloe Kim?
Loh, Stefanie
2022. Penguin Workshop 49 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm. English
"Learn about the life and career of Olympic gold medalist and legendary snowboarder Chloe Kim."--
36) Betty White: 100 Remarkable Moments in an Extraordinary Life
Richmond, Ray
20211207 Becker & Mayer English
2021 OverDrive becker&mayer! books ISBN English
Betty White: 100 Remarkable Moments in an Extraordinary Life is a photography-rich retrospective of the most significant events and achievements of one of America's most loved and endearing stars.
37) Lost in the Valley of Death: a story of obsession and danger in the Himalayas
Rustad, Harley
[2022] HarperCollins 352 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm English
"In the vein of Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild, a riveting work of narrative nonfiction centering on the unsolved disappearance of an American backpacker in India -- one of at least two dozen tourists who have met a similar fate in the remote and storied Parvati Valley. For centuries, India has enthralled westerners looking for an exotic getaway, a brief immersion in yoga and meditation, or in rare cases, a true pilgrimage to find spiritual revelation....
38) Who was the first man on the moon?: Neil Armstrong
Page, Nathan
"Discover the true story behind Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 mission. From his childhood experiments to his first encounters with flight, explore the calculated risks this astronaut took in order to become the first person to walk on the moon"--Page 4 of cover.
39) Who was the girl warrior of France?: Joan of Arc
Follow Joan of Arc on her journey to convince the Dauphin to let her lead the French army in the Battle of Orleans and win the Hundred Years' War. A story of faith, courage, and determination, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the teenage French heroine -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.
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