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The voice that challenged a nation : Marian Anderson and the struggle for equal rights
A Newbery Honor book that accounts the life and musical career of the great African American vocalist, Marion Anderson, in the context of the history of civil rights in the United States. Freedman, Russell. TEEN BIO N B ANDERSO FREEDMA |
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Water for elephants : a novel
Gruen creates a story full of enchanting circus lore, mystery, trains, romance, and danger with no-holds-barred. Gruen, Sara. FIC GRUEN |
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Your own, Sylvia : a verse portrait of Sylvia Plath
Hemphill creates a chronological biography in verse format from the viewpoint of others in Plath’s life. This is a worthy homage to Plath as her legend lives on. Hemphill, Stephanie. TEEN 811.6 HEMPHIL |
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Shooting under fire : the world of the war photographer
Ten leading combat photographers share their experiences of horror, humor, bravery, and daring while reporting from war-torn locations such as Vietnam, Haiti, Chechnya, El Salvador, Sarajevo, and Afghanistan. Over 150 black-and-white and color photographs provide a powerful and moving look at war and those who risk everything to document it. Howe, Peter, 1942- 070.49 HOWE |
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The year of living biblically : one man's humble quest to follow the Bible as literally as possible
A non-judgmental and humorous look at the twelve months Jacobs lived as closely as he could to literal compliance with biblical rules. Jacobs, A. J., 1968- 220 JACOBS |
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She's got next : a story of getting in, staying open, and taking a shot
Through pick-up basketball games and the people she meets on the streets of Chicago, the author learns valuable life lessons. King, Melissa. 796.323 KING |
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Dressed : a century of Hollywood costume design
Landis showcases 100 years of Hollywood’s most memorable costumes and the characters they helped bring to life as she reveals a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of the costume designer’s art. Landis, Deborah Nadoolman. 791.4302 LANDIS |
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Born standing up : a comic's life
In a memoir full of humor and candor, Martin shares his personal itinerary as he negotiates the maze of honing his profession and the pitfalls he avoided. Martin, Steve, 1945- BIO MARTIN MARTIN |
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John Lennon : all I want is the truth : a photographic biography
Partridge provides a wide-open view into the work and life of one of the most influential and complicated persons from the world’s musical heritage. Partridge, Elizabeth. TEEN BIO N B LENNON PARTRID |
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This land was made for you and me : the life & songs of Woody Guthrie
Guthrie was a humbling figure, while at the same time a major catalyst of social change. This work provides insight into one of our most prolific and talented musicians, as well as the creation of his music. Partridge, Elizabeth. J BIO GUTHRIE PARTRID |
At the moment that we persuade a child, any child, to cross that threshold,
that magic threshold into a library, we change their lives forever, for the better.
that magic threshold into a library, we change their lives forever, for the better.
- Barack Obama