Lakita Wilson
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2022.
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"On August 14, 2016, NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began a protest when he refused to stand for the national anthem. He wanted to make a statement about the oppression of people of color in the United States after he had spent a summer speaking out against police brutality. After playing professional football for six seasons, that would become Colin Kaepernick's last season in the NFL, but he would go on to become one of the most prominent activists...
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2021.
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English
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"From the #1 New York Times bestselling series comes the latest title in the Who HQ Now format for trending topics. It tells the history of a political and social movement that advocates for non-violent civil disobedience and protests against incidents of police brutality--and all racially motivated violence--against Black people"--
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"The first black First Lady in U.S. history (and one of the most beloved), Michelle Obama brought intelligence and passion to her role. Readers will learn how her years as a daughter, student, lawyer, wife, and mother shaped her into the influential education, healthy living, and women's rights advocate she is today"--
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"What does it mean to be lonely? Loneliness may not make us feel good, but it's an emotion everybody has! Children will learn how to identify when they are lonely and ways to manage their feelings. Large, vivid photos help illustrate what loneliness looks like. A mindfulness activity will give kids an opportunity to explore their feelings"--
6) Rosa Parks
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English
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How much do you know about Rosa Parks? Find out the facts you need to know about this activitist in the civil rights movement. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
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Melissa Vivianne Jeffersion, known professionally as Lizzo, started singing and rapping at age 10 and performed with several musical groups in her hometowns of Houston and Minneapolis. With her strong lyrics, danceable beats, and positive message, she's become one of the biggest solo musicians in the world.
11) My Cool Jewelry
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English
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Can you imagine wearing a necklace of fishbone? Learn about the history of jewelry-and more important, the future of it. Discover fun jewelry trends and kick-start your jewelry style with a fabric bracelet Fashion Hack.
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Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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Newly single when her boyfriend breaks up with her at the end of her senior year, Leila takes part in a high school tradition called the Last Chance Dance, which gives all the students one last opportunity to find love before graduation, and, matched with her four crushes, must figure out what--and who--she wants.
14) Sparkle
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2023.
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English
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Twelve-year-old Sparkle's mother is determined to turn her and her sister into social media influencers, so when Sparkle is diagnosed with alopecia she attempts to hide her hair loss as she navigates school, family, friends, and her own self-esteem.
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