Willems, Mo
Summary: Piggie is upset because a whale took the ball she found, but Gerald finds a solution that pleases all of them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hyperion Books for Children, an imprint of Disney Book Group 2015
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JBR GREEN SPANISH WILWeber, Shannon
Summary: What is equality? A big question to answer and an even bigger topic to implement. Activists Assemble: We Are All Equal explains what it is to be a citizen, how important it is to treat, and be treated, as equal within the society, and how you can use your voice to champion equality. Discover the history of equality - both the successes and the tragedies, meet past and present faces who overcame...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Macmillan Children's Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305 WEBTodd, Traci N.
Summary: "Stacey Abrams, politician and Nobel peace prize nominee, is brought to life in this poetic picture book biography that follows Abrams's fight for voters' rights. Narrated by Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Septima Clark, and Fannie Lou Hamer, this powerful story tells how Abrams's work was inspired by those luminaries before her." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ABRBieschke, Marke
Summary: "Prominently featured photos, artwork, and other visual elements will guide young adult readers through this lively, informative exploration of significant protests, sit-ins, and collective acts of resistance throughout US history."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zest Books 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 303.48 BIERusu, Meredith
Summary: George y Richard tienen dinosaurios de juguetes, pero no quieren compartir. ¿Podr?n la Cerdita Peppa y la Coneja Rebecca ense?arlos a ser amables el uno con el otro? Un cuento sobre compartir, con pegatinas, basado en la popular serie de televisi?n de Nick Jr.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JE SPANISH RUSMaddox, Jake
Summary: Avani Patel loves to skateboard, but there is no skate park in her town so she does not get to practice tricks often--but now that the idea is under consideration in the city council Avani and her friends set out to convince the skeptical politicians the town really needs one.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC MADDillon, Molly
Summary: "An anthology for young women by young women, featuring stories from ten inspiring young staffers who joined the Obama administration in their 20s with the hope of making a difference"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Schwartz & Wade Books 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 973.931 DILMoyle, Eunice
Summary: With a unique mix of history and inspiration, Be The Change! gives young readers the tools and encouragement needed to be the change they wish to see in the world. Featuring the popular founders of Hello! Lucky stationery, this guidebook offers instruction and guidance to spark readers' creativity and inspire action in their local communities. With a lighthearted approach, the authors enlighten...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walter Foster Jr. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.5 MOYAlbertalli, Becky
Summary: YES: Jamie Goldberg is cool with volunteering for his local state senate candidate, as long as he's behind the scenes. When it comes to speaking to strangers (or, let's face it, speaking at all to almost anyone) Jamie's a choke artist. There's no way he'd ever knock on doors to ask people for their votes; until he meets Maya. NO: Maya Rehman's having the worst Ramadan ever. Her best friend is...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2020
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1 available in Playaway, Call number: PA FIC ALBThompson, Laurie Ann.
Summary: Empower yourself in today’s highly connected, socially conscious world as you learn how to wield your passions, digital tools, and the principles of social entrepreneurship to affect real change in your schools, communities, and beyond.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Pulse 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 361.2 THOSjonger, Rebecca
Summary: "Young people all over the world are doing it. Whether through anti-racism protests, taking part in model governments, or joining global climate strikes, youth are strengthening democracy by exercising one of the fundamental democratic rights: participation. This thoughtful book uses real life examples to show how citizens can exercise their rights and make their communities and countries more...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 321.8 SJOMacLeod, Elizabeth
Summary: "This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers is full of stories about inspiring activists who have accidentally changed the world. The activists profiled are a variety of ages and come from around the world."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orca Book Publishers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 361.2092 MACHoose, Phillip M.
Summary: "The true story of a group of boy resistance fighters in Denmark after the Nazi invasion"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux 2015
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Summary: Gerald the elephant has a big decision to make, but will he make it in time?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hyperion Books for Children, an imprint of Disney Book Group 2015
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JBR GREEN SPANISH WILHarris, Duchess
Summary: Modern presidents face resistance from a split nation. Political Resistance in the Current Age covers movements that resisted recent presidential administrations from George W. Bush to Donald Trump, what inspired the movements, and the change they brought about. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J909.83 HARSummary: During World War II, a group of Jewish-American guerilla soldiers, led by Lt. Aldo Raine, become known as "The Basterds." They are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. The Basterds soon cross paths with a French-Jewish woman who runs a movie theater in Paris which is targeted by the soldiers. A plot is set in motion to kill the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Universal Studios Home Entertainment 2009
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Blackburne, Livia
Summary: "Clementine Chan believes in the power of the written word. Under the pseudonym Hibiscus, she runs a popular blog reviewing tea shops and discussing larger issues within her Chinatown community. She has a loyal, kind following, save for this one sour grape named BobaBoy888. Danny Mok is allergic to change, and the gentrification seeping into Chinatown breaks his heart. He channels his...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC BLASummary: It's the hottest day of the year and even Goofy's chicken noodle ice cream cone has melted into soup. So Mickey and his pals are cooling off at Star Lake. Pete's hosting a Hawaiian luau, and it just might be the best beach bash ever, but only if you can help the gang pick the right mouseketools to get the party started. You'll ride on a tide of fun with Mickey as you reel in a big, red Gooey...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV MICSummary: A trio of cows - Maggie, Mrs. Calloway and Grace - hit the high prairie to track down a cattle rustler named Alameda Slim in hopes that the reward money will save their farm. With the aid of Buck, a horse with heroic ambitions, the bovine avengers track the villain to his lair and save the day.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walt Disney Home Entertainment 2004
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2 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY HOMSummary: Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob SquarePants! Follow the adventures of this enthusiastic, optimistic sponge whose good intentions inevitably lead him and his friends into trouble.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Mag, Call number: DVD JUV SPORubin, Susan Goldman
Summary: For over 200 years, people have marched, gone to jail, risked their lives, and even died trying to get the right to vote in the United States. Others, hungry to acquire or hold onto power, have gone to extraordinary lengths to prevent people from casting ballets or outright stolen votes and sometimes entire elections. Perfect for students who want to know more about voting rights, this...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 324.6 RUBHoena, B. A.
Summary: "This graphic biography traces Colin Kaepernick's road from young sports standout to athlete and activist. As Kaepernick protested violence against African Americans, he lost his career in football but gained a voice heard worldwide" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphic Universe 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 KAPSales, Leila
Summary: Twelve-year-old Maddie runs her babysitter Janet's campaign to become mayor of their city and protect arts funding. --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC SALSummary: Ambitious and acclaimed series from The Queen writer Peter Morgan offers a comprehensive look at the adult life and reign of Elizabeth II over a projected six-season arc. The fifth season follows Elizabeth from the early to late '90s, as the fraying union of Charles and Diana ultimately came to separation, and John Major saw his tenure as prime minister end with the election of Tony Blair.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD TV CROCopies Available at Woodmere
3 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV CRO1 available in Browsing Hot DVDs, Call number: HOT DVD