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In 1773, a young African American woman named Phillis Wheatley published a book of poetry, Poems on various Subjects, Religious and Moral (1773). When Wheatley's book appeared, her words would challenge Western prejudices about African and female intellectual capabilities. Her words would astound many and irritate others, but one thing was clear: This young woman was extraordinary.
Based on fifteen years of archival research, The Age of Phillis,...
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Wesleyan University Press
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In the shadow of the American Revolution, a young, African American woman named Phillis Wheatley published a book of poetry, Poems on various Subjects, Religious and Moral (1773). When Wheatley's book appeared, her words would challenge Western prejudices about African and female intellectual capabilities. Her words would astound many and irritate others, but one thing was clear: this young woman was extraordinary. Based on fifteen years of archival...
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"A paradigm-shattering biography of Phillis Wheatley, whose poetry was at the heart of the American Revolution"--
"Admired by George Washington, ridiculed by Thomas Jefferson, published in London, and read far and wide, Phillis Wheatley led one of the most extraordinary American lives. Seized in West Africa and forced into slavery as a child, she was sold to a merchant family in Boston, where she became a noted poet at a young age. Mastering the...
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Little, Brown and Company
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2022.
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In this modern retelling, Anne is fostered into the West Philly home of siblings Marilla and Matthew, and while she initially has a hard time at school, she ends up joining the robotics team and competes for a spot in an elite STEM program.
5) Best Boy
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Only Child Motion Pictures
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1979.
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English
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Best Boy tells the story of Philip “Philly” Wohl, a 50-year-old mentally retarded man who has spent most of his life living at home with his parents in Queens, NY. Philly is a gentle soul who is greatly loved by his family, but also over-protected by them. Philly's parents, Max and Pearl, both in their 70s, worry about what will happen to Philly when they are gone, but despite their concern about his future well-being, they have not prepared themselves...
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"Born in Africa in 1753, Phillis Wheatley was kidnapped at the age of 7 and sold into slavery. At 19, she became the first black American poet to publish a book, on which this volume is based. Wheatley's elegies and odes offer fascinating glimpses into the origins of African-American literary traditions"--Publisher description.
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"A fuzzy, green creature is spotted dancing with fans on top of the Philadelphia Phillies' dugout. Crew members chase after a wacky chicken on the San Diego Padres' field. A mischievous seal is caught trying to steal the San Francisco Giants' home plate-literally! Baseball fans love to watch and applaud the playful antics of colorful mascots. Join the fun and learn all about the wackiest baseball mascots!"--
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"Arriving in Boston aboard a slave ship in 1761, Phillis Wheatley began what would eventually be a storied life in American. Primary sources bring to life the story of America's first African American female poet. Easy-to-read text highlights how Wheatley learned to speak English and to read and write. She even learned to read Latin. Soon she was writing poetry, but no one in Boston would publish her book because she was a slave. She had to look to...
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This book provides the chance for young readers to learn about the death-defying attempts of black Americans to gain the inalienable rights promised in the Declaration of Independence.
Step into the shoes of thirteen men and women of color, and discover how the American Revolution rattled the chains of slavery. Woelfle examines the death-defying attempts of black Americans to gain the inalienable rights promised in the Declaration of Independence....
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Cook your way across the USA! This title teaches kids to cook local dishes from the East Coast of the United States. Each book is specially formatted to engage kids while reinforcing Common Core Standards in math, reading comprehension, and science. Kid-tested recipes, from Maine Pumpkin Bread to New Hampshire Creamy Clam Chowder, include easy step-by-step instructions and custom, how-to photos. Complete tool and ingredients lists are also provided....
12) The Super Bowl
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"A quarterback dodges three defenders to throw to his wide receiver, who makes a miraculous catch, pinning the ball against his helmet as he falls to the turf. Four plays later, that same QB makes a game-winning throw to the end zone to win the Super Bowl. This is the NFL's ultimate prize. Young fans will savor the surprising facts, amazing stories, and legendary players found in this book"--
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"Philly native Roberta Forest is a precocious rebel with the soul of a poet. The thirteen-year-old is young, gifted, black, and Catholic--although she's uncertain about the Catholic part after she calls Thomas Jefferson a hypocrite for enslaving people and her nun responds with a racist insult. Their ensuing fight makes Roberta question God and the important adults in her life, all of whom seem to see truth as gray when Roberta believes it's black...
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Twelve-year-old Neva and her older brother Clayton have been left with their grandparents for the summer, and she is having a difficult time dealing with change: the changes to her body, changes with her relationships with her brother who is becoming involved with social activism and their multicultural community (and with Michelle, the sexy girl across the street), and with her best friend, Jamila, whose father is from Ghana--Neva is growing up and...
20) Tumultuous times in America's game: from Jackie Robinson's breakthrough to the war over free agency
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"This book provides a comprehensive narrative and analysis of major developments, key figures, and significant moments in Major League Baseball, from the integration of Jackie Robinson in 1947 to the owners-instigated catastrophic players' strike of 1994-95 that cost the national pastime a championship season"--
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