This young reader's edition of Candacy Taylor’s critically acclaimed adult book Overground Railroad includes her own photographs of Green Book sites, as well as archival photographs and interviews with people who owned and used these facilities. It took courage to be listed in the Green Book, and the stories from those who took a stand against racial segregation are recorded and celebrated. It was a resourceful and innovative solution to a horrific problem. The Green Book listed hotels, restaurants, department stores, gas stations, recreational destinations, and other businesses that were safe for Black travelers. Because of segregation, Black travelers couldn’t eat, sleep, or even get gas at most white-owned businesses. Overground Railroad chronicles the history of the Green Book, which was published from 1936 to 1966 and was the “Black travel guide to America.” For years, it was dangerous for African Americans to travel in the United States.
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MY FATHER’S MOTHER, Abuela Evila, liked to scare us with stories of La Llorona, the weeping woman who roams the canal and steals children away. When their mother at last returns, Reyna prepares for her own journey to “El Otro Lado” to live with the man who has haunted her imagination for years, her long-absent father.įunny, heartbreaking, and lyrical, The Distance Between Us poignantly captures the confusion and contradictions of childhood, reminding us that the joys and sorrows we experience are imprinted on the heart forever, calling out to us of those places we first called home.Īlso available in Spanish as La distancia entre nosotros. As her parents make the dangerous trek across the Mexican border to “El Otro Lado” (The Other Side) in pursuit of the American dream, Reyna and her siblings are forced into the already overburdened household of their stern grandmother. Reyna Grande vividly brings to life her tumultuous early years in this “compelling.unvarnished, resonant” ( BookPage) story of a childhood spent torn between two parents and two countries. In this inspirational and unflinchingly honest memoir, acclaimed author Reyna Grande describes her childhood torn between the United States and Mexico, and shines a light on the experiences, fears, and hopes of those who choose to make the harrowing journey across the border. 5/10/2023 0 Comments The one thing by marci lyn curtisWhat do you consider the most overrated virtue? Frugality. What is your current state of mind? Spirited. What is your greatest extravagance? Getting a massage. Which living person do you most admire? Ellen Degeneres What is the trait you most deplore in others? Disingenuity. my first thought, after answering the last question: Maybe I shouldn’t have told everyone that I’m weird.) What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? Second-guessing myself. Is that weird? That’s probably a little weird.) What is your idea of perfect happiness? Double-chocolate French macarons. It the hot seat today: MARCI LYN CURTIS, author of the contemporary YA, THE ONE THING (Disney Hyperion, 2015), and the upcoming THE LEADING EDGE OF NOW (KCP, 9/4/18). The Proust Questionnaire, popularized by the French essayist and novelist Marcel Proust, is said to reveal a person’s true nature through a series of probing (i.e., nosy) questions. 5/10/2023 0 Comments Idol by kristen callihanWhen I get my hands on her, she is scorching hot and more addictive than all the fans who’ve screamed my name. She’s grouch, a recluse – and kind of cute. It all fell apart with one fateful decision. How do you keep an idol when everyone is intent on taking him away?Īs lead singer for the biggest rock band in the world, I lived a life of dreams. Problem is, the world thinks he’s theirs. Sexy, charming, and just a little bit dirty, he’s slowly wearing me down, making me crave more. With the face of a god and the arrogance to match, the pest won’t leave. I found Killian drunk and sprawled out on my lawn like some lost prince. I’m going to keep it all the way pretty on this one here. I really enjoyed Idol (VIP Book 1) by Kristen Callihan, it has completely stolen my heart. Yes, I am off the market, well at least until I find a new book boyfriend. Say hello to my new book boyfriend Killian. 5/10/2023 0 Comments Daylighters morganville vampiresRead 1,012 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. While Morganville, Texas, is often a troubled town, Claire Danvers. But the Morganville they return to isn’t the one they know it’s become a different place-a deadly one…Something drastic has happened in. Read 1,012 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. While Morganville, Texas, is often a troubled town, Claire Danvers and her friends are looking forward to coming home. And while it sounds like salvation-even for the vampires themselves-the truth is far more sinister and deadly. Daylighters (The Morganville Vampires, 15) by Rachel Caine Daylighters book. It seems that an organization called the Daylight Foundation has offered the population of Morganville something they’ve never had: hope of a vampire-free future. The town looks cleaner and happier than they’ve ever seen it before, but when their incoming group is arrested and separated-vampires from humans-they realize that the changes definitely aren’t for the better. While Morganville, Texas, is often a troubled town, Claire Danvers and her friends are looking forward to. Something drastic has happened in Morganville while Claire and her friends were away. Daylighters Book 15 of The Morganville Vampires series. But the Morganville they return to isn’t the one they know it’s become a different place-a deadly one… While Morganville, Texas, is often a troubled town, Claire Danvers and her friends are looking forward to coming home. Nicholas Burroughs You may have occasion to possess or use material things, but the secret of life lies in never missing them. Goodbye, Things: On Minimalist Living Fumio Sasaki Penguin Books, Limited, Self-Help - 259 pages 11 Reviews Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content. It’s simply the perfect amount of something. Sarah Anne Hayes Minimalism is not a lack of something. This practice can also lead to the conclusion that there. apartment? Well, this is subjective, but have fun trying to live somewhat comfortably with a partner there.Īlthough there were some smart thoughts and reasons, not gonna deny it, but most of the book's information can be shortened tenfold, and the ideas will be the same. Fumio Sasaki, Goodbye, Things Decluttering is an action. The self-help minimalists say that keeping expenses low and purchases to a minimum can help create a life that is clear and streamlined. Really? Leave only one towel in the house? Discard your things, because when you have many of them, they can hurt you if a natural disaster strikes? What a BS reason is that? Goodbye, Things explores why we measure our worth by the things we own and how minimalism will not only transform our space but truly enrich our lives. Many of the points either described in too many words, some points basically repeat themselves, and many of them are not really important, or completely absurd! It is basically a big list of "good sides" of the minimalism, the book doesn't have any particular structure. I myself is more minimalist then maximalist in life, if we talk about things, but the book is really passable. It really is a book about minimalism in a maximalist way, and many things are taken to the extremes here, which is not right. 5/10/2023 0 Comments Reservation bluesLocal climbers have established a positive relationship with the adjacent private property owners and it is important to maintain their trust for long-term access. Please be aware of the rest of the private land above the cliff though. However the entirety of the Main Wall is public with a solid buffer of space before the boundary, so you are allowed to access up above that wall. While the climbing area is mainly BLM, a portion of the cliff and access may be on private property. Please respect adjacent private landowners. The closure could be partially lifted May 15th, depending on the nesting scenarios. Reservation Blues by Sherman Alexie Start Free Trial Summary Chapter Summaries Questions & Answers Lesson Plans Chapter 3 Summary PDF Cite Share Last Updated on May 5, 2015, by eNotes Editorial. The BLM will be monitoring the territory, which includes all of the crags and the approach trails. Violators are subject to a ticket and fine. Climbers have demonstrated 100% compliance rate and must continue. SEASONAL RAPTOR CLOSURE TAKES EFFECT JAN 15 EACH YEAR. The Golden Eagles have nested on the Warm Springs side of the formation. Written in vivid narrative using chiselled. 2020 Seasonal Raptor Closure Update: Trout Creek is open to climbing on May 15, 2020. Sherman Alexies first novel Reservation Blues (1995) centres on the American Dream and the price of success. Organized into sections on folklore and magic, diabolical possession, Christian perspectives, and the question of gender, the volume includes selections by Cotton Mather, Matthew Hopkins, and Samuel Willard, among others Salem trial testimonies and commentary by a host of distinguished scholars. Breslaw draws on Native American, African, South American, and African-American sources, as well as the European and New England heritage, to illuminate the ways in which witchcraft in early America was an attempt to understand and control evil and misfortune in the New World. Featuring primary documents as well as scholarly interpretations, Witches of the Atlantic World builds upon information regarding both Christian and non-Christian beliefs about possession and the demonic. This unique anthology is the first to provide a multicultural perspective on witchcraft from the 15th to 18th century. An anthology of primary documents and scholarly interpretations of witchcraft from the 15th to 18th century 5/10/2023 0 Comments Original curious george books(This was before mountain bikes!) Pedaling slowly up my street may be where I learned perseverance, something all writers need when they are working alone at their desks. But coming home, we had to pedal up our long hill. My two sisters and I used to ride our bikes down, down our street, and then to the local dimestore to buy candy bars or meet up with our friends. I grew up in a house at the top of a steep street in Cincinnati, Ohio, the kind of street that is a big challenge when you are pedaling uphill on your bicycle. Kempczinski was a natural thing for me to do. Names and their pronunciations have always interested me, so writing about a teacher named Mrs. Leezie is also tough for people to spell. Sometimes my mail is addressed to Louisa, or Louisie, or Lewis, or Lois. Then there were four of us with the same name! Louise is a fine name to have except that people often spell it incorrectly. Years later, my niece was born and also named Louise. This is a name that my family still calls me. So early on, I was given the name Leezie. There were already two Louises in my family when I was born: my mother and my grandmother, Nana, who lived with us when I was growing up. If ever there is something of concern in one of our books, we welcome your comments. You can be confident that if you see our Lamplighter symbol on the spine, you can trust that it upholds a strong Christian worldview. The Lamplighter website states, “I would like to remind our readers that some of the original works have been edited to remove questionable or inappropriate language or content that does not reflect the character of a loving and just God. I found the same book on Amazon cheaper, but since mine came from Lamplighter, I thought I would link their copy instead. The story is old, but it was reprinted by Lamplighter Publishers. Recently I decided to pick it up and get it read once and for all, and I’m very glad I did! Full of unique characters whose lives are intertwined in some very interesting (and unexpected) ways, this book is beautiful on the inside as well as the outside. 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