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c2010
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xii, 242 p. ; 22 cm.
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In this work, the author, a social psychologist, addresses one of the most perplexing social issues of our time: the trend of minority underperformance in higher education. With strong evidence showing that the problem involves more than weaker skills, he explores other explanations. Here he presents an insider's look at his research and details his groundbreaking findings on stereotypes and identity, findings that will deeply alter the way we think...
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This heartwarming, uplifting story clears the way for important discussions with our children about diversity, disability, and the beauty in each of us. Every child is unique and beautiful-they may look different, have a different culture, interests and hobbies, or special needs. This delightfully rhyming book with its uplifting message celebrates diversity and inclusion in a beautiful, empathetic way.
Follow kind and confident Orion through his first...
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Discover an empowering story that inspires children to stand together and let their voices be heard!
Combining a heartfelt message about the power of protests and the importance of standing in solidarity as a community, this beautifully illustrated children's story explores powerful themes about love, peace, and protesting against hate.
Through relatable characters and an empowering narrative, Nola The Nurse(R) and Bax Join The Protest inspires kids...
8) Cicada
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
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Cicada is overworked, under appreciated, and generally discriminated against--but after seventeen years he gets to return to the forest, and laugh at the humans.
9) The pink hat
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[2017]
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32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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"Follows the journey of a pink hat that is swiped out of a knitting basket by a pesky kitten, blown into a tree by a strong wind, and used as a cozy blanket for a new baby, then finally makes its way onto the head of a young girl marching for women's equality"--
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Award Winning Book Series
Mia is green - her house is green, her clothes are green ...her entire world is green.
Just imagine how shocked and bewildered she was to see all the different kids on her first day at school.
Join Mia in this inspiring tale about compassion, acceptance (of others and ourselves) and understanding we are all unique and different - that's what makes our life and world amazingly colorful!
Rated by parents, teachers, psychologists...
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Silence can be powerful.
Kathy Kacer's second book in her middle grade series about heroic rescues during WWII tells the tale of siblings Helen and Henry, and history's most famous mime. Desperate to save them from the Nazis, Henry and Helen's mother makes the harrowing decision to take her children from their home in 1940s Germany and leave them in the care of strangers in France. The brother and sister must hide their Jewish identity to pass...
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Talking about racism is hard. Often people just don't know what to say, so they say nothing. It's important to learn what racism is. Find out why some people are racist and what you can do if you see or experience racism. The more information you have, the more ready you will be to stand up to racism.
Level 3 readers are aimed at children who are reading by themselves and can grasp new concepts. Key words and captions help readers understand new vocabulary...
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Antisemitic hate groups have been persecuting Jews for a very long time. The most famous historical instance of anti-semitism was the Holocaust. Antisemitism is on the rise in the world. It's more important than ever to understand what it is and how you can stand up against it.
Level 3 readers are aimed at children who are reading by themselves and can grasp new concepts. Key words and captions help readers understand new vocabulary and more challenging...
15) All are welcome
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Pub. Date
[2018]
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34 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 27 x 27 cm
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Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The story of modern medicine and bioethics—and, indeed, race relations—is refracted beautifully, and movingly.”—Entertainment Weekly
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM HBO® STARRING OPRAH WINFREY AND ROSE BYRNE • ONE OF THE “MOST INFLUENTIAL” (CNN), “DEFINING” (LITHUB), AND “BEST” (THE...
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM HBO® STARRING OPRAH WINFREY AND ROSE BYRNE • ONE OF THE “MOST INFLUENTIAL” (CNN), “DEFINING” (LITHUB), AND “BEST” (THE...
17) The big umbrella
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[2018]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 x 25 cm
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A spacious umbrella welcomes anyone and everyone who needs shelter from the rain.
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Shiloh and Dande the Lion is an imaginative story that explores diversity, tolerance, and empowerment through the fantastic dream of a young boy. Shiloh, whose name means peace, is bullied at a new school for the color of his skin. After talking to his mom about it, Shiloh discovers a dandelion in his backyard. He makes a wish, goes to sleep, and Dande the Lion comes to life! Unexpected adventures await Shiloh, as he meets unlikely creatures that...
20) Amina's voice
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[2017]
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viii, 197 pages ; 22 cm
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A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school. After her local mosque if vandalized, she is devastated. Her friend Soojin is talking about changing her name. Does Amina need to become more "American" and hide who she really is?
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