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-- One hundred and eleven trees[2020]., Juvenile, Kids Can Press Call No: 305.42 0954 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: CitizenKid.Summary Note: "Based on a true story, this book celebrates environmental sustainability, community activism and ecofeminism. This is the story of Sundar Paliwal, who is from a small Indian village ruled by ancient customs. As he grows to be a man, Sundar suffers much heartbreak and decides it is time for change to come to his village. Sundar is determined to live in a place where girls are valued as much as boys and where the land is not devastated by irresponsible mining. Sundar's plan? To celebrate the birth of every girl with the planting of 111 trees. Though many villagers resist at first, Sundar slowly gains their support. And today, there are over a quarter of a million trees in his village, providing food, water and opportunities for women to earn a living. His efforts have turned a once barren and deforested landscape into a fertile and prosperous one where girls can thrive"--Provided by the publisher.
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[2022]., Adolescent, Delacorte Press Call No: HI-INT 305.5 WIL Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Readers will be fascinated by this young adult adaptation of the New York Times bestselling nonfiction work as they follow masterful narratives about real people that reveal an insidious phenomenon in the United States: a hidden caste system. Caste is not only about race or class; it is about power--which groups have it and which do not. Isabel Wilkerson explores historical social hierarchies, including those in India and Nazi Germany, and explains how perpetuating these rankings dehumanizes vast sections of society. Once we learn the reasons behind caste and see the often heartbreaking effects, Wilkerson says, we can bridge the divides and make way for an inclusive future where we are all equal"--From the publisher's web site.
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1991, Rourke Call No: 305 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Troubled societySummary Note: Discusses the concept of prejudice; describes forms of discrimination based on race, sex, age, sexual preference, physical handicap, and appearance; and examines civil rights legislation.
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[2018]., Pre-adolescent, Delacorte Press Call No: HI-INT B STE Edition: First edtion. Availability:4 of 4 At Location(s) Summary Note: Bryan Stevenson details from his personal experience his many challenges and efforts as a lawyer and social advocate, especially on behalf of America's most marginalized people.
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[2018]., Juvenile, Delacorte Press Call No: Class Set MEM STE Edition: First edition. Availability:118 of 119 At Location(s) Summary Note: "In this young adult adaptation of the acclaimed bestselling Just Mercy, which the New York Times calls "as compelling as To Kill a Mockingbird, and in some ways more so," Bryan Stevenson delves deep into the broken U.S. justice system, detailing from his personal experience his many challenges and efforts as a lawyer and social advocate, especially on behalf of America's most rejected and marginalized people. In this very personal work--proceeds of which will go to charity--Bryan Stevenson recounts many and varied stories of his work as a lawyer in the U.S. criminal justice system on behalf of those in society who have experienced some type of discrimination and/or have been wrongly accused of a crime and who deserve a powerful advocate and due justice under the law. Through the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), an organization Stevenson founded as a young lawyer and for which he currently serves as Executive Director, this important work continues. EJI strives to end mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, working to protect basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. Praise for Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption: "Important and compelling." --TRACY KIDDER, author of Mountains Beyond Mountains "Gripping. What hangs in the balance is nothing less than the soul of a great nation." --DESMOND TUTU, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate "An inspiring and powerful story." --JOHN GRISHAM, author of A Time to Kill"--
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[2022]., Adolescent, Annick Press Call No: 339.2 DYE Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Economic inequality affects everybody. No matter how rich or poor you are, economic inequality impacts every aspect of your life--the place where you live, the opportunities you experience, the healthcare you get, the education you receive. More Than Money breaks down why the rich seem to be getting richer while the rest of us are struggling to just get by. With vivid, energetic illustrations, the use of graphs and charts, and tips for how to investigate topics of interest, readers learn the most important issues and ideas in economics to better understand the consequences of inequality.
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1994, Juvenile, Oxford Univ Call No: 305.42 0973 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: The Young Oxford history of women in the United States Volume: v.10
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c2020., Adolescent, Lucent Press Call No: 342.7308 5 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Hot topics (Lucent Press)Summary Note: Annotated quotes from legal experts and activists provide additional information about the connection between student rights and student activism.
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[2017]., Primary, Schwartz & Wade Books Call No: 811 .54 Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Langston Hughes's inspiring and timeless message of pride, joy, and the dream of a better life is brilliantly and beautifully interpreted in Daniel Miyares's gorgeous artwork.
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2013., Juvenile, Gareth Stevens Pub. Call No: 741.5 JEF Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)View cover image provided by Mackin Series Title: Graphic history of the civil rights movementSummary Note: In graphic novel format, relates the story of Thurgood Marshall and his efforts as an attorney and as a Supreme Court Justice to bring an end to the segregationist policy of "separate but equal."