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The first book of jazz (First Bks.)
By Langston Hughes. 1976
The easy hockey book
By Jonah Kalb. 1977
Nowhere to run: the story of soul music
By Gerri Hirshey. 1984
The story of soul music through anecdotes and interviews with James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and Mary…
Wilson, among others. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1984,Maurice Richard (Célébrités canadiennes)
By Michel Forest. 1991
Hockey for kids: heroes, tips and facts
By Brian McFarlane. 1994
Hear the wind blow: American folk songs
By Scott R Sanders. 1985
Boyzone - by request (Youth project)
By B. P Fallon. 1999
This is the story behind Boyzone's greatest hits, revealing their thoughts on songwriting and the inspiration for each song -…
songs which have catapulted them into the charts many times. The book is the official tie-in to the "Boyzone's Greatest Hits" album. For junior and senior high students.All about the symphony orchestra and what it plays
By Dorothy Commins. 1961
What makes me feel this way?: Growing up with human emotions
By Eda J LeShan. 1972
The author uses specific situations involving such emotions as love, hate, fear, anger and jealousy to illustrate the conflicts and…
confusion children experience, and to help them understand and accept their feelings. Grades 4-7. 1972.Talking turkeys
By Benjamin Zephaniah. 1995
My Story Starts Here: Voices of Young Offenders
By Deborah Ellis. 2019
Jamar found refuge in a gang after leaving an abusive home where his mother stole from him. Fred was arrested…
for assault with a weapon, public intoxication and attacking his mother while on drugs. Jeremy first went to court at age fourteen (“Court gives you the feeling that you can never make up for what you did, that you’re just bad forever”) but now wears a Native Rights hat to remind him of his strong Métis heritage. Kate, charged with petty theft and assault, finally found a counselor who treated her like a person for the first time.Many readers will recognize themselves, or someone they know, somewhere in these stories. Being lucky or unlucky after an incident of shoplifting, or the drug search at school, or hanging out with the wrong kids at the wrong time. The encounter with a mean cop, or a good one, that can change the trajectory of a kid’s life. Couch-surfing, or being shunted from one foster home to another. The effect of youth crime on families (the book includes the points of view of family members as well as “voices of experience” — adults looking back at their own experiences as young offenders).The kids in this book represent a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations and ethnicities. Every story is different, but there are common threads — loss of parenting, dislocation, poverty, truancy, addiction, discrimination.Most of all, this book leaves readers asking the most pressing questions of all. Does it make sense to put kids in jail? Can’t we do better? Have we forgotten that we were once teens ourselves, feeling powerless to change our lives, confused about who we were and what we wanted, and quick to make a dumb move without a thought for the consequences?Can't stop won't stop (young adult edition): A hip-hop history
By Jeff Chang. 2021
This program is read by the authors. The American Book Award winner, now completely adapted for a young adult audience!…
From award-winning author Jeff Chang, Can't Stop Won't Stop is the story of hip-hop, a generation-defining movement and the music that transformed American politics and culture forever. Hip hop is one of the most dominant and influential cultures in America, giving new voice to the younger generation. It defines a generation's worldview. Exploring hip hop's beginnings up to the present day, Jeff Chang and Dave "Davey D" Cook provide a provocative look into the new world that the hip hop generation has created. Based on original interviews with DJs, b-boys, rappers, activists, and gang members, with unforgettable portraits of many of hip hop's forebears, founders, mavericks, and present day icons, this book chronicles the epic events, ideas and the music that marked the hip hop generation's rise. A Macmillan Audio production from Wednesday BooksGuts (Smile:)
By Raina Telgemeier. 2019
A true story from Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile, Sisters, Drama,…
and Ghosts! Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on? Raina Telgemeier once again brings us a thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face -- and conquer -- her fears.My family divided: one girl's journey of home, loss, and hope
By Erica Moroz, Diane Guerrero. 2018
Actress from Orange Is the New Black reflects back on her parents' deportation to Colombia and what it was like…
growing up in Boston without them. Guerrero discusses the struggles of undocumented immigrants and suggests ways to help. For grades 6-9. 2018They can't kill us until they kill us: essays
By Hanif Abdurraqib. 2017
A poet and critic presents a collection of essays about the impact of music, especially live music, on his life…
and how music can be a lens through which we view the world. Subjects range from Nina Simone to Bruce Springsteen to Chance the Rapper. Strong language. 2017Kendrick Lamar: rap titan (Hip-Hop Artists Ser.)
By Sarah Aswell. 2018
Highlights the life and accomplishments of the Grammy-winning rapper. Discusses his early years in Compton, California; the English teacher who…
saw promise in Lamar's poetry; and his songs, which are both a form of protest and anthems for civil rights. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2018Chance the Rapper: independent innovator (Hip-Hop Artists Ser.)
By Diane Bailey. 2018
Highlights the life and accomplishments of Chancelor "Chance" Bennett. Discusses his inspiration to pursue music and successes as a hip-hop…
artist and activist, as well as his pride for his hometown of Chicago. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2018Drake: hip-hop superstar (Hip-hop artists)
By Alexis Burling. 2018
Highlights the life and musical successes of Aubrey "Drake" Graham. Discusses his artistic influences, acting career, relationship with R&B singer…
Rihanna, and love for hometown Toronto. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2018Hello, crochet friends!: making art, being mindful, giving back : do what makes you happy
By Jennifer Larson, Jonah Larson, Erin Harris. 2019
Young, gifted artist Jonah Larson discusses his adoption from Ethiopia and his challenges in a Wisconsin school. He and his…
mom recount how crocheting came into his life, calmed his hyper mind, and became a source of joy and fame for him. For grades 2-4. 2019J. Cole: Chart-topping rapper (Hip-Hop Artists Ser.)
By Alicia Z. Klepeis, Alicia Klepeis. 2018
Highlights the life and accomplishments of Jermaine Lamarr "J." Cole and his successes as a hip-hop artist and producer. Explores…
his academic drive, relationship with his mom, and charity work. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2018