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The third rainbow girl: the long life of a double murder in Appalachia
By Emma Copley Eisenberg. 2020
In the early evening of June 25, 1980 in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, two middle-class outsiders were hitchhiking to a…
festival known as the Rainbow Gathering, but never arrived. Using the past and the present, Eisenberg shows how this mysterious act of violence has loomed over all those affected for generations, shaping their fears, fates, and the stories they tell about themselvesStamped: racism, antiracism, and you
By Jason Reynolds. 2020
Race has always been used to gain and keep power, creating dynamics that separate and silence. This exploration reveals the…
history of racism in America and inspires hope for an antiracist futureBorn in Canada to parents who emigrated from the Caribbean, P.K. Subban is a remarkable athlete and role model. A…
talent on the ice, playing for some of the best teams in the NHL, P.K. has set records and won the Norris Trophy, the highest honour in hockey for a defenceman. Often the centre of controversy, at one time named one of the most hated hockey players in the NHL for his outspoken attitude, he is the pride of many fans across Canada and a hero to young athletes of colour. His stand against racism relies more on actions to support others than on relating his own experiences. He is known to have made the largest donation to charity by a Canadian athlete in history, and works to build an understanding between at-risk youth and law enforcement across North America. P.K.'s story has evolved into an incredible family story of three first-generation-born-in-Canada brothers who, starting with P.K., all were drafted into the NHL. P.K. and his siblings were brought up to work hard to make their dreams come true by a father who taught in one of the toughest neighbourhoods in Toronto. A philanthropic thinker, a media favourite and force to be reckoned with on the ice — this is P.K. Subban.We keep the dead close: a murder at Harvard and a half century of silence
By Becky Cooper. 2020
Forty years after the fact, Becky Cooper, a curious Harvard undergrad, first heard whispers of a murdered student, one bludgeoned…
to death by a professor to cover up an affair. Though that motive proved false, the story that unfolded, one that Cooper followed for ten years, is even more complex: a tale of gender inequality in academia, the silencing effect of institutions, and our compulsion to rewrite the stories of female victimsThe five: The untold lives of the women killed by jack the ripper
By Hallie Rubenhold. 2019
Five devastating human stories and a dark and moving portrait of Victorian London-the untold lives of the women killed by…
Jack the Ripper. Polly, Annie, Elizabeth, Catherine, and Mary-Jane are famous for the same thing, though they never met. They came from Fleet Street, Knightsbridge, Wolverhampton, Sweden, and Wales. They wrote ballads, ran coffee houses, lived on country estates; they breathed ink-dust from printing presses and escaped people-traffickers. What they had in common was the year of their murders: 1888. The person responsible was never identified, but the character created by the press to fill that gap has become far more famous than any of these five women. For more than a century, newspapers have been keen to tell us that "the Ripper" preyed on prostitutes. Not only is this untrue, as historian Hallie Rubenhold has discovered, but it has prevented the real stories of these fascinating women from being told. Now, in this devastating narrative of five lives, Rubenhold finally sets the record straight, revealing a world not just of Dickens and Queen Victoria, but of poverty, homelessness, and rampant misogyny. They died because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time-but their greatest misfortune was to be born a womanHustling Verse: An Anthology of Sex Workers' Poetry
By Amber Dawn, Justin Ducharme. 2019
In this trailblazing anthology, more than fifty self-identified sex workers from all walks of the industry (survival and trade, past…
and present) explore their lived experience through the expressive nuance and beauty of poetry. In a variety of forms ranging from lyrics to list poems to found poetry to hybrid works, these authors express themselves with the complexity, agency, and honesty that sex workers are rarely afforded. Contributors from Canada, the US, Europe, and Asia include Gregory Scofield, Tracy Quan, Summer Wright, and Akira the Hustler. As an antidote to the invasive and often biased media depictions of sex workers, Hustling Verse is a fiercely groundbreaking exploration of intimacy, transactional sex, identity, healing, and resilience. Includes a foreword by Mercedes Eng, whose poetry book Prison Industrial Complex Explodes (Talonbooks) won the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize in 2018.A timely, crucial, and empowering exploration of racism—and antiracism—in America This is NOT a history book. This is a book…
about the here and now. A book to help us better understand why we are where we are. A book about race. The construct of race has always been used to gain and keep power, to create dynamics that separate and silence. This remarkable reimagining of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning reveals the history of racist ideas in America, and inspires hope for an antiracist future. It takes you on a race journey from then to now, shows you why we feel how we feel, and why the poison of racism lingers. It also proves that while racist ideas have always been easy to fabricate and distribute, they can also be discredited. Through a gripping, fast-paced, and energizing narrative written by beloved award-winner Jason Reynolds, this book shines a light on the many insidious forms of racist ideas—and on ways readers can identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their daily livesGod in a Brothel: an undercover journey into sex trafficking and rescue
By Daniel Walker. 2011
This is the true story of an undercover investigator's experiences infiltrating the multi-billion dollar global sex industry. It is a…
story of triumph for the children and young teens released from a life of slavery and the rescuer who freed many hundreds of victims leading to the prosecution of dozens of perpetrators. And it is a story of haunting despair for those left behind in corrupt systems of law enforcement. It is the personal story of Daniel Walker, one man who followed a path of costly discipleship, agonizing failure and unlikely redemption. And it is a challenge to God's people to join in the battle that all might be freed. 2011.Concrete kids (Pocket Change Collective)
By Amyra León. 2020
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. "I will close my eyes and disappear into the pages of this book for many years to come."—Hanif Abdurraqib ( New York Times bestselling author of Go Ahead in The Rain: Notes to A Tribe Called Quest ) "Amyra's wondrous awe for life in all its terror and splendor is inspiring to witness."—Rosario Dawson (award-winning actor, singer, and activist) "A moving, inspiring love letter to and about 'the concrete kids. The kids with a melanin kiss.'"— Kirkus Reviews "Leon's powerful book will embolden readers find their own ways of speaking out against injustice." — Booklist , Starred Review "A raw and complex free verse exploration of self-love, Blackness, womanhood, and healing. A timely, essential purchase for all young adult collections." — School Library Journal , Starred Review In Concrete Kids, playwright, musician, and educator Amyra León uses free verse to challenge us to dream beyond our circumstances — and sometimes even despite them. Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. Concrete Kids is an exploration of love and loss, melody and bloodshed. Musician, playwright, and educator Amyra León takes us on a poetic journey through her childhood in Harlem, as she navigates the intricacies of foster care, mourning, self-love, and resilience. In her signature free-verse style, she invites us all to dream with abandon—and to recognize the privilege it is to dream at allImaginary borders (Pocket Change Collective)
By Xiuhtezcatl Martinez. 2020
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. "It won't take you long to read this book, but it will linger in your heart and head for quite a while, and perhaps inspire you to join in the creative, blossoming movement to make this world work." — Bill McKibben, environmentalist, New York Times bestselling author of The End of Nature, journalist, and founder of 350.org "An inspiring story that will change the way all of us think about the climate crisis - and how we can solve it." — Van Jones, New York Times bestselling author of The Green Collar Economy and Rebuild the Dream , and co-founder of Dream Corps "A hopeful, well-argued book on climate change written in a refreshing new voice."— Kirkus Reviews , starred review "Martinez presents a meaningful, heartfelt call to action with content that reflects current issues. Additionally, the book's short length will appeal to reluctant readers. An essential purchase for any high school or public library."— School Library Journal , starred review In this personal, moving essay, environmental activist and hip-hop artist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez uses his art and his activism to show that climate change is a human issue that can't be ignored. Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. In this installment, Earth Guardians Youth Director and hip-hop artist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez shows us how his music feeds his environmental activism and vice versa. Martinez visualizes a future that allows us to direct our anger, fear, and passion toward creating change. Because, at the end of the day, we all have a part to playBrown girl dreaming
By Jacqueline Woodson. 2014
A New York Times bestseller and National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson, the acclaimed author of Another Brooklyn , tells…
the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing verse. Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s, living with the remnants of Jim Crow and her growing awareness of the Civil Rights Movement. Touching and powerful, each poem is both accessible and emotionally charged, each line a glimpse into a child&’s soul as she searches for her place in the world. Woodson&’s eloquent poetry also reflects the joy of finding her voice through writing stories, despite the fact that she struggled with reading as a child. Her love of stories inspired her and stayed with her, creating the first sparks of the gifted writer she was to become. A Newbery Honor Book A Coretta Scott King Award Winner Praise for Jacqueline Woodson: &“Ms. Woodson writes with a sure understanding of the thoughts of young people, offering a poetic, eloquent narrative that is not simply a story . . . but a mature exploration of grown-up issues and self-discovery.&”— The New York Times Book ReviewTaking on the plastics crisis (Pocket Change Collective)
By Hannah Testa. 2020
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. "Taking on the Plastics Crisis delivers straightforward advise for getting involved in the global movement to eliminate single-use plastics." — Booklist , Starred Review "Brief yet inspirational, this story will galvanize youth to use their voices for change."—Kirkus Reviews "Taking on the Plastics Crisis is a sobering and inspiring read by a brilliant young change maker. Now is the time for all of us to come together to solve the plastic pollution crisis."—Ed Begley Jr. (actor and environmental activist) In this personal, moving essay, youth activist Hannah Testa shares with readers how she led a grassroots political campaign to successfully pass state legislation limiting single-use plastics and how she influenced global businesses to adopt more sustainable practices. Through her personal journey, readers can learn how they, too, can follow in Hannah's footsteps and lower their carbon footprint by simply refusing single-use plastics. Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. In this installment, youth activist Hannah Testa, the founder of Hannah4Change, chronicles both her personal and political mission to save the Earth's oceans by limiting single-use plastic productsMy 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?La guérison du monde
By Frédéric Lenoir. 2012
" L'homme est-il seulement un homo economicus ? Notre monde est malade, mais la crise économique actuelle, qui polarise toutes…
les attentions, n'est qu'un symptôme de déséquilibres beaucoup plus profonds. La crise que nous traversons est systémique : elle touche tous les secteurs de la vie humaine. Elle est liée à des bouleversements de nos modes de vie sans doute aussi importants que le tournant du néolithique, lorsque l'être humain a cessé d'être nomade pour devenir sédentaire. Il existe pourtant des voies de guérison. En m'appuyant sur des expériences concrètes, je montre l'existence d'une autre logique que celle, quantitative et mercantile, qui conduit notre monde à la catastrophe : une logique qualitative qui privilégie le respect de la Terre et des personnes au rendement ; la qualité d'être au toujours plus . Je plaide aussi pour une redécouverte éclairée des grandes valeurs universelles - la vérité, la justice, le respect, la liberté, l'amour, la beauté - afin d'éviter que l'homme moderne mû par l'ivresse de la démesure, mais aussi par la peur et la convoitise, ne signe sa propre fin ". -- 4e de couvVote!: women's fight for access to the ballot box
By Coral Celeste Frazer. 2020
August 18, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, which prohibited states and the…
US government from denying citizens the right to vote on the basis of sex. This book reveals how the seventy-year-long fight for women's suffrage was hard-won by leaders such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Alice Paul, Carrie Chapman Catt, and others. It demonstrates how their success led to the civil rights and feminist movements of the mid- and late- twentieth century, as well as today's #MeToo, #YesAllWomen, and Black Lives Matter movements. In the face of voter ID laws, voter purges, gerrymandering, and other restrictions, Americans continue to fight for equality in voting rightsMs. Gloria Steinem: a life
By Winifred Conkling. 2020
Gloria Steinem was no stranger to injustice even from a young age. Her mother, Ruth, having suffered a nervous breakdown…
at only 34, spent much of Gloria's childhood in and out of mental-health facilities. And when Gloria was only 10 years old, her father divorced her mother and left for California, unable to bear the stress of caring for Ruth any longer. Gloria never blamed her mother for being unable to hold down a job to support them both after that, but instead blamed society's intrinsic hostility toward women, and working women in particular. This was the spark that lit a fire in her that would burn for decades and that continues to burn brightly todaySi j'avais su: s'ouvrir pour prévenir le suicide : témoignage
By Louise Desautels. 2013
" La vie est un acquis bien fragile. Je l'ai compris dans la souffrance alors que mon conjoint venait de…
se suicider, sans me donner la moindre chance de lui tendre la main. Nos deux enfants, des adolescents qui avaient tout pour se développer dans un climat familial agréable, ont été profondément bouleversés. Ils le sont encore, après cinq ans. Pour arriver à comprendre ce qui a entraîné, de façon invisible, mon compagnon de vie, jen suis venue à m'impliquer et mon témoignage le rappelle... " -- 4e de couvThe Good Girls: An Ordinary Killing
By Sonia Faleiro. 2021
A shattering, utterly immersive work of investigative journalism, The Good Girls slips behind political maneuvering, caste systems and codes of…
honour in a village in northern India to tell the real story behind the tragic deaths of two teenage girls and an epidemic of violence against women.In the early dawn one day in 2014, a man discovered the dead bodies of 14-year-old Lalli Shakya and 16-year-old Padma Shakya hanging from a mango tree on the edge of their village in Uttar Pradesh. When the inseparable cousins hadn't returned from a walk to the fields to relieve themselves the evening before, their families had begun searching for them. Upon hearing of the discovery and reaching the bodies, the grief-stricken women of the family formed a protective shield around the tree. They knew that if their girls were taken down immediately, they would be forgotten, lost in a brutally inefficient and prejudiced system; but if media arrived, and photos of the bodies went viral, those in power could not ignore the deaths and justice would be served. Dramatic images of the Shakya girls spread across India and the world, inciting horror and despair. Padma and Lalli died two years after the Delhi bus rape, and many saw the cousins as victims of an ongoing epidemic of violence, one that was emerging in rural villages. The reality that Sonia Faleiro deftly illuminates,wrapped in pressures of caste, gender, technology and teenage desire, proves to be more complicated, and just as devastating. Intimate, mesmerizing, based on years of meticulous reportage, The Good Girls uncovers the heartbreaking truth of what happened that night through the voices of the girls' families, those who saw them last and the legal and medical officials who touched the case.When She Was Bad: How and Why Women Get Away with Murder
By Patricia Pearson. 2021
In this provocative book, award-winning journalist Patricia Pearson argues that our culture is in denial of women's innate capacity for…
aggression. We don't believe that women batter their husbands or abuse the majority of children in North America. We ignore the 200 percent increase in crime by women in a period when most crime statistics are dropping. Pearson weaves the stories of women such as Karla Homolka and Mary Beth Tinning (who smothered eight of her children) with the results of criminologists and psychiatrists to expose the myth of female innocence.Sodoma: enquête au coeur du Vatican
By Frédéric Martel. 2019
Enquête menée pendant quatre ans qui dévoile la face cachée de l'Eglise et ses contradictions : l'homosexualité est condamnée par…
de nombreux cardinaux et prêtres alors que le Vatican constitue l'une des plus grandes communautés homosexuelles au monde.