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308 pages ; 22 cm
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English
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"In this big-hearted debut about ambition, race, and class, a family grapples with how much of their lineage they're willing to unearth in order to participate in the nation's first federal reparations program. Almost a decade ago, Willie Revel gave up her burgeoning journalism career in New York to help run her father's struggling construction company in Philadelphia. An ambitious single mother, Willie has reluctantly put family first without being...
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50 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 22 cm
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Español
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Únete a Mateo, Amaya y su hermanito Santiago, mientras aprenden, ríen y juegan! Hermanito involucra activamente a los lectores jóvenes mediante la combinación de imágenes, rimas, humor y autoestima, mientras se hacen las tareas del hogar. Hermanito anima a los hermanos y padres a trabajar juntos. Creando vínculos importantes que durarán toda la vida.
"Read along as Mateo and Amaya laugh, share, and play with their little brother, Santiago....
4) Hands
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135 pages ; 22 cm
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English
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Twelve-year-old Trevor has an adult problem to deal with: how to protect himself, his sisters, and his mother from his abusive stepfather (currently in prison) and he thinks the way to do that is to take up boxing--although he would really rather draw.
Twelve-year-old Trevor has an adult problem to deal with: how to protect himself, his sisters, and his mother from his abusive stepfather, who is currently in prison. He takes up boxing, figuring if...
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328 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
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English
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"LaToya Watkins's Perish follows four members of the Turner clan: Julie B., a woman who regrets her wasted youth and the time spent under Helen Jean's thumb; Alex, a police officer grappling with a dark and twisted past; Jan, mother of two, who yearns togo to school and leave Jerusalem and all of its trauma behind for good; and Lydia, a woman whose marriage is falling apart because her body can't seem to stay pregnant; as they're called home to say...
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
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English
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Inspired by the rich tradition of African American reunions, a multigenerational story follows the experiences of young Ruby, who helps loved ones prepare the foods they are bringing while trying to think of a signature dish of her own.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
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English
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"Get ready for sweet togetherness as you snuggle up with your little one and show them how truly extraordinary and beautiful they are. With bouncing, rhythmic text from New York Times bestselling author Andrea Davis Pinkney and tender, charming illustrations from Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Brian Pinkney, this joyful celebration is the perfect way to rejoice and teach your child that they too, can spread their...
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