Author : Jennifer Poux
Publisher : Grosset & Dunlap
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 21,73 MB
Release : 2020-02-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0593222261
"From their early years as singing sensations on YouTube to being discovered by Queen Bey, Chloe and Halle Bailey are on their way to becoming superstar singers. But when the musical duo was cast as on-screen sisters in the hit show Grown-ish, the real-life sisters took their career to the next level."--Back cover.
Author : Jamia Wilson
Publisher : Wide Eyed Editions
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 21,94 MB
Release : 2023-04-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 071127701X
In this timely follow-up to the best-selling, genre-defining Young, Gifted and Black, you can meet 52 more Black icons from around the world – this time spanning even more countries and including inspiring figures from as far back as the 1500s right up to present-day heroes. Featuring the stories of recent changemakers such as Amanda Gorman and Naomi Osaka, as well as historic talents such as Juan Latino and Yaa Asantewaa, Jamia Wilson has curated a new selection of inspiring black icons illustrated by Andrea Pippins’ colorful and celebratory artwork. Covering 52 figures, the book is ideal for educators and homeschoolers studying Black excellence, with a new figure to explore every week of the year. Biographies are ordered chronologically, and the range of figures showcases an even more global selection in line with the movement towards decolonizing our history and curricula. The 52 icons: Juan Latino, Queen Nanny, Toussaint Louverture, Chevalier de Saint–Georges, Olaudah Equiano, Alexander Pushkin, Yaa Asantewaa, Moses and Calvin McKissack, Ann Lowe, Albert Luthuli, Charles Drew, Thurgood Marshall, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, George Washington Gibbs Jr., Jackie Robinson, Bertina Lopes, Frantz Fanon, Hans Massaquoi, Coretta Scott King, Mariama Ba, Gladys Mae West, Chinua Achebe, Alvin Ailey, Miriam Makeba, Annie Easley, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Fela Kuti, John Lewis, Aretha Franklin, Angela Davis, Bob Marley, Octavia Butler, Thomas Sankara, Iman, Prince, Ozwald Boateng, Marcus Samuelsson, Leymah Gbowee, Laverne Cox, Phoebe Robinson, Lewis Hamilton, Michaela Coel, Colin Kaepernick, Kadeena Cox, Aisha Dee, Adenike Oladosu, Naomi Osaka, Amanda Gorman, Chloe x Halle, Ntando Mahlangu, Zaila Avant–garde, Mari Copeny. Strong, courageous, talented, and diverse, these extraordinary men and women’s achievements will inspire a new generation to chase their dream … whatever it may be. Discover more empowering books by the same author–illustrator team: Baby Young, Gifted, and Black; Young, Gifted and Black; Step into Your Power; Step into My Power and Big Ideas For Young Thinkers.
Author : Halle Butler
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 29,48 MB
Release : 2019-03-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0525505407
"[A] definitive work of millennial literature . . . wretchedly riveting." —Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker “Girls + Office Space + My Year of Rest and Relaxation + anxious sweating = The New Me.” —Entertainment Weekly I'm still trying to make the dream possible: still might finish my cleaning project, still might sign up for that yoga class, still might, still might. I step into the shower and almost faint, an image of taking the day by the throat and bashing its head against the wall floating in my mind. Thirty-year-old Millie just can't pull it together. She spends her days working a thankless temp job and her nights alone in her apartment, fixating on all the ways she might change her situation--her job, her attitude, her appearance, her life. Then she watches TV until she falls asleep, and the cycle begins again. When the possibility of a full-time job offer arises, it seems to bring the better life she's envisioning within reach. But with it also comes the paralyzing realization, lurking just beneath the surface, of how hollow that vision has become. "Wretchedly riveting" (The New Yorker) and "masterfully cringe-inducing" (Chicago Tribune), The New Me is the must-read new novel by National Book Foundation "5 Under 35" honoree and Granta Best Young American novelist Halle Butler. Named a Best Book of the Decade by Vox, and a Best Book of 2019 by Vanity Fair, Vulture, Chicago Tribune, Mashable, Bustle, and NPR
Author : Tomi Adeyemi
Publisher : Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
Page : 543 pages
File Size : 24,38 MB
Release : 2018-03-06
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1250170974
Zľie Adebola remembers when the soil of Ors̐ha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zľie's Reaper mother summoned forth souls.
Author : Tshepo Mokoena
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 47,55 MB
Release : 2022-11-03
Category : Music
ISBN : 1399608452
Beyoncé is not simply a pop sensation. She is a cultural phenomenon empowering the oppressed and dispossessed, challenging white privilege and misogyny and exploding gender politics. But who is Beyoncé Knowles-Carter? And how did a small girl from Houston become the strong confident woman whose albums sell in their millions and whose songs have become anthems against racial and sexual discrimination and oppression? This biography sets out to reveal exactly that.
Author : Karen Latchana Kenney
Publisher : Lerner Publications ™
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 40,68 MB
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1541520556
Maybe you love baking or doing martial arts—or perhaps soccer is more your thing. You can make a video about all these interests and more! Share your passions with the world by recording them and posting them online. Learn the first steps involved in capturing what you love on film, and find out how to hone your moviemaking craft and safely share your videos. A handy Video Checklist has even more tips and tricks as you get started. Lights, camera . . . action!
Author : Kathleen Perricone
Publisher : Epic Ink
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 11,36 MB
Release : 2024-10-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0760393141
Confirm your Beyhive superfan status with this gorgeously illustrated, all-encompassing guide to all things Beyoncé. All hail the queen! From her first solo at St. John’s United Methodist Church to becoming a part of Destiny’s Child, shaping the R&B scene, and becoming a pop icon, Beyoncé has taken the world by storm. Gathering her incredible life story, music, and fan culture all in one place, Beyoncé Is Life is the reference you need. Did you know that Beyoncé was supposed to star in the movie A Star Is Born, instead of Lada Gaga? Or that she became the first female artist to have the No. 1 album (Dangerously in Love) and the No. 1 single (“Crazy in Love”) in the US and the UK at the same time? Get to know her musical family, her talented friends who have helped launch her career, her husband and children who are her inspiration, and the artists who have helped shape her vision. Beyoncé Is Life takes it a step further and sheds light on the deep and rich symbolism always present in her music and videos, along with many more Easter eggs and facts. A comprehensive guide, this book includes: A full discography, including commentary on cover art, muses, and the inside scoop on her exciting new venture, Cowboy Carter A "Bey-tionary" (dictionary) of terminology, including definitions for terms Beyoncé has personally coined, from "put a ring on it" to "Becky with the good hair" The A-Bey-Cs of Beyoncé, from her most impressive A cappella moments to the zodiac signs found in her music Symbols and Easter eggs throughout Beyoncé's music, from a crystal spider web to the Tiffany Diamond How Jay-Z contributed to her modern sound Bey's lasting impact on pop culture, feminism, economics, art, film, and music Her collection of fine art that influences her music and videos Bey's ongoing work to help education initiatives, disaster relief efforts, COVID-19 relief work, and Black-owned small business So, grab your best glitter corset and let biographer Kathleen Perricone take you on a journey to everything you need to know to be part of the Beyhive! The Modern Icons series takes you on a journey through the lives and legacies of cultural icons who have shaped our world, from fashion to music to media. With original illustrations and meticulously crafted prose, this series captivates and enlightens, offering a glimpse into the personalities whose unparalleled charm and authenticity have left an indelible mark on popular culture. The series includes: Taylor Swift Is Life, Harry Styles Is Life, Rihanna Is Life, Zendaya Is Life, Lady Gaga Is Life, Adele Is Life, Timothee Chalamet Is Life, and Billie Eilish Is LIfe.
Author : Dana Bell
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 35,30 MB
Release : 2018-02-11
Category :
ISBN : 9781984237132
To hold onto his love, he must release his beast... Halle Shifters Book 1 Alexander "Bunny" Bunsun is a Bear on a mission. He arrives in Halle, PA for the sole purpose of checking up on his cousin Chloe. Something is not right, and the family has sent Alex, along with Chloe's brother Ryan, to find out what's going on. He intends to fix the problem and head right back for Oregon and his own life, but when he meets his mate all bets are off. She's an unusual she-Wolf with a love of tattoos, a soft southern drawl and lime green hair. She's perfect. There's only one problem: Tabitha Garwood is Outcast, exiled from her Pack and alone in the world. Living in Halle after being Wolf for eight years has given her a new sense of peace, but another Wolf is out to make her life a living hell. As an Outcast she has no one to protect her... until she meets Alex. When Alex's cousin is left for dead and Tabby is threatened, it's up to Alex to keep his growing family safe. To give Tabby the loving home she needs he could be forced to give up the control he's worked so hard to obtain. If he does, someone could die.
Author : Adraint Khadafhi Bereal
Publisher : 4 Color Books
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 19,16 MB
Release : 2024-01-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1984861409
A gripping exploration of the joys, hardships, and truths of Black students through intimate, honest dialogues and stunning photography, author of Heavy “A radical, reverential, and restorative document of community.”—Rebecca Bengal, author of Strange Hours: Photography, Memory, and the Lives of Artists When photographer Adraint Bereal graduated from the University of Texas, he self-published an impressive volume of portraits, personal statements, and interviews that explored UT's campus culture and offered an intimate look at the lives of Black students matriculating within a majority white space. Bereal's work was inspired by his first photo exhibition at the George Washington Carver Museum in Austin, entitled 1.7, that unearthed the experiences of the 925 Black men that made up just 1.7% of UT's total 52,000 student body. Now Bereal expands the scope of his original project and visits colleges nationwide, from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to predominantly white institutions to trade schools and more. Rather than dwelling on the monolith of trauma often associated with Black narratives, Bereal is dedicated to using honest dialogue to share stories of true joy and triumph amidst the hardships, prejudices, and internal struggles. Using an exciting and eclectic design approach to accompany the portraits and stories, each individual profile effectively conveys the interviewee's unique voice, tone, and background. The Black Yearbook reframes society's stereotypical perception of higher education by representing and celebrating the wide range of Black experiences on campuses.
Author : J. Dillard
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 17,17 MB
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0593111559
Eight-year-old kid barber J.D. joins forces with his sister, who has beauty shop dreams, in this hilarious illustrated chapter book and follow-up to J.D. and the Great Barber Battle. J.D. is a barber battle champion. He's graduated from home haircuts to having a regular chair at the neighborhood shop, Hart and Son, and he's making enough money to keep his candy jar stocked and his comic book collection growing. And yet, J.D. knows it's time for his next challenge. He doesn't just want to be the best barber in Meridian, Mississippi—he wants to be the best barber in the state . . . and maybe the country! When his older sister, Vanessa, starts to gain a following online for her hair tutorials, the kids decide that to truly level up, they must join forces. How do two siblings with big personalities, big ambitions, and competitive spirits work together (or not) to take over the hair world? Check out the other chapter books in the J.D. the Kid Barber series: J.D. and the Great Barber Battle J.D. and the Hair Show Showdown
