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"...a hilarious and poignant [autobiographical] collection of beautifully illustrated short stories that perfectly captures the best and worst of adult life and the joy, terror, fun, and pain that comes with learning to navigate its complexities and conundrums"--Back cover.
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Provides true accounts of ordinary kids showing extraordinary character. Thirty short stories are divided into six character traits (courage, creativity, kindness, persistence, resilience, and responsibility), and feature kids facing adversity from bullying in an American middle school to surviving persecution in the war-torn streets of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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"Last year, the Japanese company that created instant ramen sold 46 billion packs and cups of pre-flavored dried noodles. It is a ubiquitous food, especially beloved by anyone looking for a cheap, tasty bite-including, it turns out, prisoners, who buy instant ramen at the commissary and use it as the building block for all sorts of meals that foster bonds of loyalty and friendship. Now Prison Ramen takes readers behind bars, with 65 ramen recipes...
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Leslie Odom, Jr. burst on the scene in 2015, originating the role of Aaron Burr in the phenomenon Broadway musical "Hamilton." Since then, he has performed for sold-out audiences, sang for the Obamas at the White House, and won a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical.
10) Chicken soup for the soul: just for teenagers : 101 stories of inspiration and support for teens
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A collection of essays that offer inspiration to teenagers, providing lessons on self-esteem, friendships, goal setting, crushes, family issues, personal conduct, and more.
11) Chicken soup for the soul: just for preteens : 101 stories of inspiration and support for tweens
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A collection of 101 true personal stories from older kids and adults about their preteen years, recalling issues with friends, embarrassing moments, bullies, family, sports, self-confidence, crushes, life lessons, and learning to do the right thing.
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A collection of 101 true personal stories meant for older teenagers, written by teenagers and adults about tough times during their teenage years, including substance abuse, sexual abuse, self-destructive behaviors, eating disorders, love gone wrong, family problems, illness, and death of loved ones.
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A collection of 101 stories for high school students written by other teens and by adults about their experiences in high school. All stories are true personal anecdotes covering a range of topics from funny and embarrassing moments to teen love and friendship, family issues, self-respect, and others.
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A collection of 101 stories for middle school students written by other young teens and by adults about their experiences in middle school. All stories are true personal anecdotes covering a range of topics from funny and embarrassing moments, to teen love and friendship, to family issues and others.
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""Black joy is unique and deeply rooted in the cultural experiences and expressions of Black people. It's ever-present and yet often hidden... Black joy has a sound. It moves in a particular way.... Like great-grandmother's talcum powder and Jean Nate, it enters the room before you do and stays long after you leave.This is why we must tap into it. This is why this book is necessary." When writer, Tracey M. Lewis-Giggetts wrote a piece for The Washington...
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A collection of essays spanning politics, criticism, and feminism from one of the most-watched young cultural observers of her generation, Roxane Gay. "Pink is my favorite color. I used to say my favorite color was black to be cool, but it is pink, all shades of pink. If I have an accessory, it is probably pink. I read Vogue, and I'm not doing it ironically, though it might seem that way. I once live-tweeted the September issue." In these funny and...