Paulits, John.
Summary: History records that on June 9, 1870, Charles Dickens died of a cerebral haemorrhage. History, however, is wrong. June 9, 1870, is the day on which Emile de la Rue murdered Charles Dickens. During a stay in Genoa in 1844-45, Charles Dickens, an accomplished mesmerist, used his mesmeric abilities to treat a young Englishwoman, Augusta de la Rue, attempting to cure a years' long malady of hers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: MX Publishing 2012
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Summary: "The intertwining stories of two Louisiana families--three generations of African-American men--and their struggles to make a place for themselves in a country deeply divided in the aftermath of the Civil War and beyond"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Books 2007
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press 2001
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Summary: The "New York Times" bestseller and Oprah's Book Club Pick--the unique and deeply moving epic of four generations of African-American women based on one family's ancestral past.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Publishing 2001
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Summary: Buying his freedom after serving as a translator during the American Indian wars, Cow Tom builds a remarkable life and legacy that is sustained by his courageous granddaughter.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books 2014
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Summary: Follows four generations of African American women, from slavery to the early twentieth century, as they struggle for economic security and the future of their families along the Cane River in rural Louisiana.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Books 2001
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Summary: "Lemon Bird and her new best friend, Pupkin, are lost! It will take some quick thinking, and the help of those they meet on the way, to help these two friends make it back to their home. It's not long before Lemon Bird and Pupkin realize they can help those in need as well! After all, they may be lost but that doesn't mean they can't be a good friend"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: RH Graphic 2022
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Summary: A boy runs, jumps, and soars through his day, stopping briefly to refuel before zipping and zooming back to his fun, in a book that celebrates the seemingly boundless energy of children.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux 2019
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Summary: A child recognizes his own humanity, his capacity for doing harm and being harmed, his ability to feel joy and sadness, and his belief in hope and promise to keep learning.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Appleseed 2020
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Summary: "When the world feels chaotic, find peace within through an accessible mindfulness practice from the bestselling picture-book dream team that brought us I Am Yoga. Express emotions through direct speech. Find empathy through imagination. Connect with theearth. Wonder at the beauty of the natural world. Breathe, taste, smell, touch, and be present. Perfect for the classroom or for bedtime,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2017
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Summary: In this twist on the classic fairy tale, a wolf who lost his huff and puff consults with three yogis to help him find his breath.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Abrams 2020
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Summary: A child considers the difference between using our eyes to look at what is in front of us and using our hearts to see beyond the surface to find the miracles surrounding us. Includes author's note.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2023
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Summary: A child recognizes his own humanity, his capacity for doing harm and being harmed, his ability to feel joy and sadness, and his belief in hope and promise to keep learning.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2018
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Summary: A young music lover steps onto the school talent show stage determined to be herself and sing her own unique song.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2018
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Summary: As a young girl practices various standard yoga poses, she imagines herself as a tree touching the sky, a playful dog, a warrior, and more while relaxing and seeing how she fits into the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2015
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Summary: Armed with pencils, paints, dreams, and Grandma Addy's memories of how beautiful the neighborhood once was, Angel and others paint the big wall that had been cold, empty, and cheerless.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2018
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Summary: One child who wants to make a difference joins with another and, through a series of simple actions and others' help, succeeds in making the world a better place. Includes a mindfulness exercise and notes about the importance of taking one first step.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2020
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Summary: This empowering collection of positive affirmations shows kids how to silence the unkind voice in their minds and find the uplifting voice instead that will tell them words that are positive, supportive and true.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE VERSummary: Based on a true story of the rise and fall of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar and the two DEA agents that brought the famed Medellin Cartel to its knees.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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Summary: Celebrates everyday courage, including believing in ourselves, speaking out, trying new things, asking for help, and getting back up no matter how many times we may fall. Includes information on how to let go of fear by practicing yoga poses and mindful breathing exercises.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2021
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Summary: Explores many aspects of love that can help one weather any storm, including that love is comfort, effort, connection, and taking care of oneself.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2019
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Summary: "Sometimes we hide who we really are to conform to the way we think we are supposed to be in the world. Sometimes we compare ourselves to others and feel we don't fit in. But when we realize we are something to be celebrated, and we proudly live out loud as our true selves, we can make our unique mark on the world--and share our joy!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2022
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Summary: With its wide sky and warm earth, Princess Gie Gie's kingdom is a beautiful land. But clean drinking water is scarce in her small African village. And try as she might, Gie Gie cannot bring the water closer; she cannot make it run clearer. Every morning, she rises before the sun to make the long journey to the well. Instead of a crown, she wears a heavy pot on her head to collect the water....
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Publisher / Publication Date: G.P. Putnam's Sons 2016
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Summary: A young girl tours and twirls through museum galleries experiencing different emotions evoked by different styles of art, and then expresses her energy and inspiration when she finds an empty canvas.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2013