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Abolition and the African American Story
"Until now, you've only heard one side of the story: how Abraham Lincoln defeated the Confederacy to end slavery, but the truth involves a vast network of abolitionists who would keep fighting for freedom long after the end of the war. Here's the true story of the Civil War and Reconstruction, from the African American perspective. A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR By 1850, Africans had already been in the United States for nearly 300 years. Their labor created a strong economy and defined American society in profound ways, but their rights nearly tore the country apart, a century after its founding. The beginning of the Civil War marked a turning point: the beginning of a public fight to recognize African Americans as Americans. Though much of this played out on the battlefield, the real fight was going on in every corner of the country: North and South, free households and enslaved, in the halls of government and secret meetings. That fight didn't end when the South surrendered, and young people were central to the way abolitionists envisioned the future. From soldiers to public speakers to the Underground Railroad, this is the true story of the African American experience of the Civil War and Reconstruction."
Patricia Williams Dockery (Author), Nekia Renee Martin (Narrator)
Audiobook · 4 hrs 13 mins
A Pocket Full of Rocks
"A sweet and soulful celebration of how a child's imagination can transform ordinary objects into extraordinary treasures. You can do a lot with a pocket full of rocks... Rocks make excellent chairs for fairies, they are perfect for writing your name on the sidewalk, or just to hold in your hand when you need reassurance. And so the rocks pile up... Until the season turns and you need to make room for pockets full of petals. And shells. And acorns! Each season's treasure is kept and curated and loved, until it's time to give the treasures away and make room for new things to come. A Pocket Full of Rocks showcases how a creative child can see big possibilities in the smallest things. It's about noticing, collecting, appreciating, and sharing the wonders around us every day."
Kristin Mahoney (Author), Nekia Renee Martin (Narrator)
The Hero's Equinox: An Old Gods Story
"How do you break a god out of a cosmic prison?You bring a crew and a whole lot of magic.TJ Young never asked to be a hero. He’d much rather hang out with his friends, go to school, and maybe finally work up the courage to tell his best friend Manny how he feels. But life as a sixteen-year-old diviner doesn’t come with a handbook. After last year’s disaster—tidal waves, fallen skyscrapers, and the scars he’ll carry forever—TJ just wants a break. But the chaos he helped unleash has caught the attention of the Court of All, a council of gods from across the realms. They’ve accused TJ and Shango of causing the death of the Norse god Thor. But there’s no way. Besides the Orishas, TJ’s never met another deity. Worse, the Court of All wants to deplete the world of Shango’s magical essense, leaving his divine children without a Lord of Lightning. Now, TJ has no choice but to step up. With a heist to pull off and the fate of the divinerkind’s Ashe on the line, he gathers a crew of new and old allies—including the terrifying new headmistress and a sharp-shooting Orisha. But as TJ navigates the Frost Realm and even the dreams of gods, he realizes that saving Shango—and himself—might come at a price too high to pay. Can TJ pull off the rescue of a lifetime, or will he and his friends be trapped in a prison where no mortal—or god—has ever escaped? Find out in this young adult fantasy based on the mythology of West Africa, where TJ will encounter cosmic trials, unbreakable prisons, and the ancient secrets of the Orishas."
Antoine Bandele (Author), Nekia Renee Martin (Narrator)
Audiobook · 23 hrs 52 mins
On the Block: Stories of Home
"NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From We Need Diverse Books, the organization behind Flying Lessons & Other Stories, comes an inspiring middle-grade anthology that follows the loosely interconnected lives of multigenerational immigrant families, the residents at the Entrada apartment building. Edited by Ellen Oh, a founding member of WNDB. 'The beauty of their shared home does not come from any single person, but instead from the sum of their experiences' -Meg Medina, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 12 Families. 12 Cultures. 1 Building. Welcome to the Entrada, home to these everyday Americans, including - the new kid on the block, who is both homesick and curious - a Popsicle-bridge builder, a ghost hunter, and a lion dancer - their families, friends, and neighbors from all around the world! Published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books, this anthology features award-winning authors Tracey Baptiste, David Bowles, Adrianna Cuevas, Sayantani DasGupta, Debbi Michiko Florence, Adam Gidwitz, Erin Entrada Kelly, Minh Lê, Ellen Oh, Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, Andrea Wang, and Jasmine Warga. These inspiring stories celebrate family, friendship, culture, and American immigrant life today."
Ellen Oh (Author), Dominique Salvacion , Eli Schiff , Ellen Oh , Giordan Diaz , Huy Nguyen , Jen Zhao , Meg Medina , Nekia Renee Martin , Oscar Emmanuel Fabela , Rand Faris , Raymond J Lee , Sarah Skaer , Ulka Simone Mohanty , Yasmin Mwanza (Narrator)
Audiobook · 5 hrs 21 mins
"Travel through time with National Book Award Finalist Kekla Magoon in a page-turning fantasy adventure about family secrets and finding the courage to plot your own life story. Since Grandpa died, Dally's days are dull and restricted. She's eleven and a half years old, and her exacting single mother is already preparing her to take over the family business. Starved for adventure and release, Dally rescues a mysterious envelope from her mother's clutches, an envelope Grandpa had earmarked for her. The map she finds inside leads straight to an ancient vault, a library of secrets where each book is a portal to a precise moment in time. As Dally "checks out" adventure after adventure-including an exhilarating outing with pirates-she begins to dive deep into her family's hidden history. Soon she's visiting every day to escape the demands of the present. But the library has secrets of its own, intentions that would shape her life as surely as her mother's meticulous plans. What will Dally choose? Equal parts mystery and adventure-with a biracial child puzzling out her identity alongside the legacy of the past-this masterful middle-grade fantasy rivets with crackling prose, playful plot twists, and timeless themes. A satisfying choice for fans of Kindred and When You Reach Me."
Kekla Magoon (Author), Nekia Renee Martin (Narrator)
Audiobook · 9 hrs 55 mins
Orishas Among Mortals: An Old Gods Story
"What happens when deities need help?They seek out mortals, of course.In this three-story collection, you’ll find magical tales of deities among mortals from the Sky Realm, New York City, and Cosmic Planes too far to reach. Find out if Eshu, the gatekeeping trickster, can hoodwink the creation deity, Obatala, to craft him a human body. If he fails, he may never get in contact with a mortal that needs his help. Journey with Oya, the windweaving warrior, as she battles to communicate an important message to one of her divine children on Earth. If she can’t, doom will fall upon mankind. War with Shango, the hero of lightning, who fights alongside Thor against an uncompromising mystic foe. If they can’t come together to face the dark, there may no longer be light for humanity. Can the Orishas succeed? Find out in this collection of short stories and a novelette tied to the TJ Young & The Orishas series, a young adult fantasy based on the mythology of the West African spirits, where deities travel among mortals for the first time in ages."
Antoine Bandele (Author), John Joseph Rogers , Nekia Renee Martin (Narrator)
Audiobook · 5 hrs 52 mins
"The Sisters Ever After series continues with a thrilling Beauty and the Beast retelling about a fearless younger sister determined to rescue her beloved older sister from the ruthless Beast terrorizing their village. For as long as Mera can remember, she and her sister Darina have feared the Beast who lurks in the castle above their village. On countless nights they have locked themselves into their home while the Beast led his hounds on the Wild Hunt, preying on anything in his path. Now Darina has been kidnapped by the Beast, and only Mera can save her. But she soon finds that in the Beast's eerie, magic-haunted castle, nothing is quite what it seems-including her own sister. Here, Mera will discover the dark secrets that have bound her village to the Beast for so long. But in order to set them all free, she will have to face the most dangerous secret of all: the truth about herself."
Leah Cypess (Author), Nekia Renee Martin (Narrator)
Audiobook · 5 hrs 30 mins
She Persisted: Simone Biles
"Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Simone Biles! Simone Biles was raised by her grandparents and had to overcome many hardships as a child. After trying gymnastics for the first time on a field trip from elementary school, Simone continued with the sport, working hard and reaching professional levels. She persisted in the field and went on to become the most decorated US gymnast of all time. Through it all, she inspired kids everywhere to follow their dreams. In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Simone Biles--and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Simone Biles's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Florence Griffith Joyner, Ruby Bridges, Diana Taurasi, and more!"
Chelsea Clinton , Kekla Magoon (Author), Chelsea Clinton , Nekia Renee Martin (Narrator)
There's No Way I'd Die First
"A spine-tingling contemporary horror-comedy novel that follows a teen scary-movie buff as she hosts an elaborate Halloween bash but soon finds the festivities upended when she and her guests are forced to test their survival skills in a deadly game, from debut author Lisa Springer. 'An instant classic in horror.' -Ryan Douglass, New York Times bestselling author of The Taking of Jake Livingston 'A gory, edge-of-your-seat, not-for-the-weak, slasher novel for teens.' -School Library Journal Seventeen-year-old Noelle Layne knows horror. Every trope, every warning sign, every survival tactic. She even leads a successful movie club dedicated to the genre. Who better to throw the ultimate, most exclusive Halloween party on all of Long Island? With some of the top influencers in her school on the guest list, including gorgeous singer-songwriter Archer Mitchell, her popularity is bound to spike. She could really use the social boost for an upcoming brand expansion. Nothing is going to ruin this party. Except…maybe the low budget It clown she hired for a stirring round of tag. He axes one of her classmates. From the looks of his devilish grin and bag full of killer tricks, he's just getting started. A murderous clown is out for blood, but Noelle has been waiting her entire life to prove that she's a Final Girl."
Lisa Springer (Author), Nekia Renee Martin (Narrator)
Audiobook · 8 hrs 44 mins
Tales from the Otherworlds: A Middle Grade Fantasy Anthology
"11 marvelous stories of mystical portals, magical lands, and mythical creatures.Journey with children, fae creatures, and gods alike as they navigate the joy of friendship, the struggles of finding identity, and the unclear pathways of strange new worlds. From bestsellers to rising voices, 11 terrifically talented authors explore the many faces of whimsy and wonder, mischief and misdoings. The Otherworlds call to the brave, the extraordinary, and the fated. They call to you, adventurer. Will you answer?The anthology includes: Will of the Mischief Maker by Antoine Bandele The Queen’s Kitchen by K.R.S. McEntire A Trip to Sunma by Jessica Cage The Guardian’s Twin by Kish Knight No Way Out by Ken Kwame The Green Man Falls by Francesca McMahon The Beams of Faelleria by Ryan J. Schroeder King Impulu & The Sky Pearl by Zia Knight The Portal to Aril by Brittany Hester Fae-Took by Marie McHenry Magiks and the Tale of Two Kings by Loup Gajigianis"
Antoine Bandele , Brittany Hester , Francesca Mcmahon , Jessica Cage , K.R.S. Mcentire , Ken Kwame , Kish Knight , Loup Gajigianis , Marie Mchenry , Ryan J. Schroeder , Zia Knight (Author), Ali Dane , Dominique Franceschi , Erica Ito , John Joseph Rogers , Nekia Renee Martin , Xenia Willacey (Narrator)
Audiobook · 8 hrs 45 mins
The Windweaver's Storm: An Old Gods Story
"Never make a deal with a deity. Promises with one are impossible to keep. TJ Young spent last summer fighting to unlock the secrets behind his sister's mysterious death but found himself battling the magic of the ancient Orishas instead. And some of the answers he sought came with a promise he may not be able to keep: to dismantle new human construction on the coastline of Lagos, Nigeria by the start of spring. But how does a teenager do away with decades of infrastructure in only half a year? He’ll need to enlist the help of new allies, mortal and immortal alike. And thankfully, after surviving the grueling magical curriculum of Camp Olosa, he’s now headed to the most prestigious magic school in West Africa: Ifa Academy for Tomorrow’s Diviners. But will that be enough as he prepares for what can only end in an all-out war between mortals and gods? Find out in this young adult fantasy based on the mythology of West Africa, where TJ will encounter forgotten tales, mystical realms lost to time, and the ancient secrets of the Orishas."
Audiobook · 19 hrs 43 mins
The Gatekeeper's Staff: An Old Gods Story
"Optioned for a motion picture adaptation.TJ Young has been surrounded by magic his entire life, yet he has never tapped into it… until now.Fourteen-year-old TJ grew up normal in a secret community of gifted diviners in the heart of modern-day Los Angeles. His powerful sister was ordained to lead his people into a new age of prosperity, but her mysterious death in Nigeria threatens to destroy the very foundations of TJ’s world. Desperate to pick up where his sister left off and uncover the secrets behind her questionable death, TJ commits himself to unlocking the magical heritage that has always eluded him. So he enrolls in Camp Olosa—a remedial magic school for the divinely less-than-gifted in the humid swamps of New Orleans. But little does he know, TJ is destined to cross paths with powerful spirits of old thought lost to time: the Orishas. Delve into this young adult fantasy based on the mythology of the West African gods, where TJ will encounter unlikely allies, tough-as-gatorhide instructors, and the ancient secrets of the Orishas."
Audiobook · 15 hrs 32 mins
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