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Into a memoir that is gripping, funny, heartbreaking, and unforgettable, Walter Dean Myers richly weaves the details of his Harlem childhood in the 1940s and 1950s: a loving home life with his adopted parents, Bible school, street games, and the vitality of his neighborhood. Although Walter spent much of his time either getting into trouble or on the basketball court, secretly he was a voracious reader and an aspiring writer. But as his prospects for a successful future diminished, the values he had been taught at home, in school, and in his community seemed worthless, and he turned to the streets and his books for comfort. Here in his own words is the story of one of the strongest voices in children's and young adult literature today.
Walter Dean Myers (Author), Joe Morton, Joe Morton (Narrator)
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Barack Obama: 44th U.S. President
This title examines the remarkable life of Barack Obama. Readers will learn about his childhood, education, community organizer work, and law career. Obama’s entry into politics is discussed in detail, including his rise from state senator to the first African-American president of the United States. Obama’s family life and societal contributions are also covered. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Grades 6-9.
Tom Robinson (Author), Christopher Hopkins Ward (Narrator)
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Because They Marched: The People's Campaign for Voting Rights that Changed America
In the early 1960s, tired of reprisals for attempting to register to vote, Selma's black community began to protest. The struggle received nationwide attention when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a voting rights march in January, 1965, and was attacked by a segregationist. In February, the shooting of an unarmed demonstrator by an Alabama state trooper inspired a march from Selma to the state capital of Montgomery. The march got off to a horrific start on March 7 as law officers attacked peaceful demonstrators. Broadcast throughout the world, the violence attracted widespread outrage and spurred demonstrators to complete the march at any cost. On March 25, after several setbacks, protesters completed the fifty-four-mile march to a cheering crowd of 25,000 supporters.
Russell Freedman (Author), Rodney Gardiner (Narrator)
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Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy
In 1861, when war erupted between the States, President Lincoln made an impassioned plea for volunteers. Determined not to remain on the sidelines, Emma Edmonds cropped her hair, donned men's clothing, and enlisted in the Union Army. Everyone, even her fellow soldiers, thought she was a man. But Emma wanted to do more. When she heard a key Union spy had been captured and executed, she volunteered to take his place. Soon she was a cunning master of disguise, risking discovery and death at every turn. Emma had fooled her own army, but could she keep her secret behind rebel lines?
Seymour Reit (Author), Tavia Gilbert (Narrator)
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Teen advocate and trailblazer Jazz Jennings named one of The 25 Most Influential Teens of the year by Time shares her very public transgender journey, as she inspires people to accept the differences in others while they embrace their own truths. [Jazz's] touching book serves as a rallying cry for understanding and acceptance. Bustle Jazz Jennings is one of the youngest and most prominent voices in the national discussion about gender identity. At the age of five, Jazz transitioned to life as a girl, with the support of her parents. A year later, her parents allowed her to share her incredible journey in her first Barbara Walters interview, aired at a time when the public was much less knowledgeable or accepting of the transgender community. This groundbreaking interview was followed over the years by other high-profile interviews, a documentary, the launch of her YouTube channel, a picture book, and her own reality TV series I Am Jazz making her one of the most recognizable activists for transgender teens, children, and adults. In her remarkable memoir, Jazz reflects on these very public experiences and how they have helped shape the mainstream attitude toward the transgender community. But it hasn't all been easy. Jazz has faced many challenges, bullying, discrimination, and rejection, yet she perseveres as she educates others about her life as a transgender teen. Through it all, her family has been beside her on this journey, standing together against those who don't understand the true meaning of tolerance and unconditional love. Now Jazz must learn to navigate the physical, social, and emotional upheavals of adolescence particularly high school complicated by the unique challenges of being a transgender teen. Making the journey from girl to woman is never easy especially when you began your life in a boy's body. PRAISE FOR JAZZ JENNINGS: Jazz is one of the transgender community's most important activists. Cosmopolitan A role model for teens everywhere. Seventeen.com Wise beyond her years. Teen VogueFrom the Hardcover edition.
Jazz Jennings (Author), Jazz Jennings (Narrator)
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Berlin, 9. November 1918 - Lesung in Auszügen
Harry Graf Kessler hält in seinem Tagebuch den ersten Revolutionstag der Novemberrevolution 1918 fest, es ist ein beeindruckendes Zeugnis eines der wichtigsten Tage der Deutschen Geschichte. Johannes Steck rezitiert den Tagebucheintrag zu den Ereignsissen des 9. November 1918.
Harry Graf Kessler (Author), Johannes Steck (Narrator)
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Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution
In The Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution, Independent congressman, presidential candidate and activist Bernie Sanders continues his fight against the imbalances in the nation's status quo, and shows you how to make a difference to effect the changes America-and the world-need to create a better tomorrow. Throughout the Presidential campaign, Senator Bernie Sanders promised voters a future to believe in through his progressive platform and a vision for America worth fighting for. This vision calls for an economic, environmental, health care, and social justice revolution beyond the stagnant agendas of Democrat and Republican politicians to build an equitable future for all Americans-especially the younger generation that will inherit the consequences of decisions made now.Inside this practical and inspiring guide to effecting change in today's world, you'll learn how to: · Understand and navigate the current system of policy and government · Work to change the system to reflect your values and to protect our society's most vulnerable · Organize for the causes you care about most · Resources for further reading and organizations to get involved withWith more than two decades of Washington D.C. insider knowledge and experience, Senator Sanders knows how to fight and change the system from within, a system desperately in need of reform in health care, immigration, taxes, higher education, climate change, and criminal justice.
Bernie Sanders (Author), Robert Petkoff (Narrator)
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Bertolt Brecht (1898-1956) Basiswissen - Leben, Werk, Bedeutung (Ungekürzt)
Bertolt Brecht - Schöpfer des epischen Theaters Der erfahrene Autor und Herausgeber Bert Alexander Petzold nimmt uns mit auf eine faktenreiche Kulturreise und erläutert verständlich, unterhaltsam und strukturiert Basiswissen zum weltweit beachteten deutschen Antibürger Bertolt Brecht. Bertolt Brecht (1898-1956) ist in Augsburg geboren und gilt als einer der einflussreichsten deutschen Dramatiker und Lyriker des 20. Jahrhunderts. Seit seiner Jugend schreibt er unablässig Gedichte und Dramen. Unter dem Eindruck des Ersten Weltkriegs regt ihn der Dramatiker Frank Wedekind zum Erstlingswerk 'Baal' an, welches trotz Unterstützung Lion Feuchtwangers erfolglos in Leipzig uraufgeführt wird. In München inzwischen anerkannter Dramaturg und Regisseur, erlebt er mit Unterstützung seiner zweiten Frau Helene Weigel im pulsierenden Berlin der 20er Jahre einen rasanten Aufstieg. Der überzeugte Kommunist Brecht entwickelt das neuartige 'epischen Theater'. Ihm gelingt 1928 mit der 'Dreigroschenoper', die Kurt Weill komponiert, und die mit Verfremdungseffekten und Figuren wie 'Mackie Messer' oder der 'Seeräuberjenny' arbeitet, der Sensationserfolg der Weimarer Republik. Die Nationalsozialisten verbieten und verbrennen seine Werke. Verfolgt flieht Brecht 1933 zunächst ins dänische Exil, wo das Drama 'Leben des Galilei' entsteht, später über Moskau in die USA. Zurück in Europa, baut er ab 1949 mit Helene Weigel das 'Berliner Ensemble' in Ost-Berlin auf, welches bis heute als zentrale Spielstätte seiner Werke gilt. Brecht wird in den 50er Jahren wichtigster und sprachgewaltiger Kulturrepräsentant der jungen DDR. Der Arbeiteraufstand 1953 desillusioniert Brecht. SED-Funktionäre verbreiten stark verkürzte Äußerungen von ihm, was zur Absetzung seiner Werke von westdeutschen Bühnen führt. Brecht stirbt 1956 in Ost-Berlin. Seine Werke erscheinen im Suhrkamp Verlag. Im Amor Verlag ist sein Theaterstück 'Leben des Galilei' als ungekürztes Originalschauspiel veröffentlicht. Das Hörbuch liest die erfahrene Sprecherin Cora Hillekamp mit gewohnt angenehmer Stimme.
Bert Alexander Petzold (Author), Cora Hillekamp (Narrator)
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Pocket Change Collective was born out of a need for space. Space to think. Space to connect. Space to be yourself. And this is your invitation to join us. 'Thank God we have Alok. And I'm learning a thing or two myself.'--Billy Porter, Emmy award-winning actor, singer, and Broadway theater performer 'When reading this book, all I feel is kindness.'--Sam Smith, Grammy and Oscar award-winning singer and songwriter 'Beyond the Gender Binary will give readers everywhere the feeling that anything is possible within themselves'--Princess Nokia, musician and co-founder of the Smart Girl Club 'A fierce, penetrating, and empowering call for change.'-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review In Beyond the Gender Binary, poet, artist, and LGBTQIA+ rights advocate Alok Vaid-Menon deconstructs, demystifies, and reimagines the gender binary. Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. In this installment, Beyond the Gender Binary, Alok Vaid-Menon challenges the world to see gender not in black and white, but in full color. Taking from their own experiences as a gender-nonconforming artist, they show us that gender is a malleable and creative form of expression. The only limit is your imagination.
Alok Vaid-Menon (Author), Alok Vaid-Menon (Narrator)
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Black Girl Unlimited: The Remarkable Story of a Teenage Wizard
This program is read by the author 'Just brilliant.'-Kirkus Reviews Heavily autobiographical and infused with magical realism, Black Girl Unlimited fearlessly explores the intersections of poverty, sexual violence, depression, racism, and sexism-all through the arc of a transcendent coming-of-age story for fans of Renee Watson's Piecing Me Together and Ibi Zoboi's American Street. Echo Brown is a wizard from the East Side, where apartments are small and parents suffer addictions to the white rocks. Yet there is magic...everywhere. New portals begin to open when Echo transfers to the rich school on the West Side, and an insightful teacher becomes a pivotal mentor. Each day, Echo travels between two worlds, leaving her brothers, her friends, and a piece of herself behind on the East Side. There are dangers to leaving behind the place that made you. Echo soon realizes there is pain flowing through everyone around her, and a black veil of depression threatens to undo everything she's worked for. Christy Ottaviano Books A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt and Company
Echo Brown (Author), Echo Brown (Narrator)
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'This frank, spirited guide spotlights a thoughtful leader who embraces social responsibility.' - Kirkus With witty humor and a strong sense of self, musician, model, and technology executive Shavone Charles recounts her journey through Google, Twitter, and more - and outlines her mission to make space for herself and other young women of color both online and IRL. Pocket Change Collective was born out of a need for space. Space to think. Space to connect. Space to be yourself. And this is your invitation to join us. This is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. 'The right balance of curiosity and good old nerve has always pushed me toward good directions in my life. During the darkest, most discouraging times, I can lean on those two parts of me.' In this installment of the Pocket Change Collective, musician and technology phenom Shavone Charles explores how curiosity and nerve led her from a small college in Merced, California, to some of the most influential spaces in the tech world: from Google to Twitter to eventually landing a spot on the coveted Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Grateful for being the first in many spaces, but passionate about being neither the last nor the only, Charles tells her story in the hopes of guiding others and shaping a future where people, particularly women of color, feel empowered to make space for themselves and challenge society's status quos.
Shavone Charles (Author), Shavone Charles (Narrator)
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Bob Fosse & George Balanchine: The History of the Men Who Revolutionized American Choreography
By the turn of the 20th century, American entertainment was still preoccupied with European-style operetta, as embodied in the works of cellist-composer Victor Herbert. Traditional dance forms moved from European stories to the American prairie in Oklahoma by the late 1940s, and what was once the property of Bavarian princes became the singing standards of cowboys riding through the corn fields in Oh What a Beautiful Morning and Out of My Dreams. At the time, the availability of classical ballet in America was scant. In contrast to the evolution of an American style in musical theater, Broadway, and film, ballet in the United States was ushered in largely through the efforts of an individual who brought with him a strong traditional sense from Russia and the rest of Europe but was intent on producing a distinctly American style. Other experimentalists appeared, such as Isadora Duncan, but it was George Balanchine who managed to institutionalize and fund both a hybrid traditional as well as experimental form. In the 1960s, Bob Fosse emerged as one of the leading dancers, actors, choreographers, directors, screenwriters and film directors on Broadway and in Hollywood. He became famous for conquering several fields on the musical stage and film simultaneously in a way that no one has before or since. It is said that “only Busby Berkeley compares” to Fosse despite the fact that Berkeley was never a dancer, and that Fosse enjoyed eight Broadway hits to Berkeley’s one. Fosse forever changed the way the modern audience viewed dance on stage and film. Coupling his rise with the sexual freedom movement, he is known for an “intense, unbelievably driven, provocative, entertaining…sexual, physically demanding” choreographic style. Difficult for even the best dancers, the range of expression encompasses “joyous humor, as well as bleak cynicism.”
Charles River Editors (Author), Michelle Humphries (Narrator)
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