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-- 1619 Project2021., Juvenile, Kokila Call No: [E] Genre: Historical fiction Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Frustrated with a class assignment asking students to trace their roots to their ancestral homes, a young black girl explains to her family that she couldn't complete the assignment because she could only trace her family back three generations in the United States. Her grandmother gathers her and other family members around to tell them about their ancestral home on the West African plains, before slavery, and where their people thrived. She also explains how those who were captured for slavery, found ways to survive and carry on through the generations in spite of their terrible hardships and pain.
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-- 1619 Project2021., Juvenile, Kokila Call No: LS Han Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Frustrated with a class assignment asking students to trace their roots to their ancestral homes, a young black girl explains to her family that she couldn't complete the assignment because she could only trace her family back three generations in the United States. Her grandmother gathers her and other family members around to tell them about their ancestral home on the West African plains, before slavery, and where their people thrived. She also explains how those who were captured for slavery, found ways to survive and carry on through the generations in spite of their terrible hardships and pain.
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-- 1619 Project2021., Juvenile, Kokila Call No: PICTURE HAN Availability:3 of 3 At Location(s) Summary Note: Stymied by her unfinished family tree assignment for school, a young girl seeks Grandma's counsel and learns about her ancestors, the consequences of slavery, and the history of Black resistance in the United States.
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2022., Juvenile, Orchard Books Call No: Easy BRIDGES Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A picture book relating the experience of Ruby Bridges, written in her own words, of being the first Black girl to integrate into a previously all-white school in the United States after desegregation was passed. Reflects on the meaning of her name--Ruby, a precious jewel, and Bridges, bridges for crossing gaps--and how she hopes to continue to use her story and social justice activism to bridge the gap between all people everywhere. Includes a glossary.
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-- Courage to dream2022., Primary, Marvel Call No: [E] Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Assata dreams of being a Dora Milaje warrior in her home country of Wakanda, but because she's disabled, she gives up on her dream and instead pursues science. When she's given the opportunity to advance her scientific discoveries, Assata feels sad instead of happy. However, before she completely gives up on her dream, she receives encouragement from Lord M'Baku who helps her believe in herself.
