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"When a stranger appears in India with news that Ottilie Russell's brother must travel to England to take his place as a nobleman, she is shattered by the secrets that come to light. But betrayal and loss lurk in England too, and soon Ottilie must fight to ensure her brother doesn't forget who he is, as well as stitch a place for herself in this foreign land"--
1885. Ottilie Russell is British and Indian, belonging to both and neither culture. To...
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Catapult
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English
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"A groundbreaking resource for fiction writers, teachers, and students, this manifesto and practical guide challenges current models of craft and the writing workshop by showing how they fail marginalized writers, and how cultural expectations inform storytelling."--
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Poppy's big dreams lead her to Paris for the world games ice skating championship. Nervous but ever courageous and supported by her family she embarks upon the adventure head-on. Poppy meets a snowboarding panda, a Maltese who skies, and two fellow skaters, a crane and a Kangaroo. She begins to realize that although these animals look different, act different, and are from different places, they are all the same at heart.
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Beacon Press
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English
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"A wide-ranging collection, including two novellas and ten stories exploring complex identities, from the acclaimed author of Corregidora, The Healing, and Palmares"--
This new collection of short fiction is only the second in the author's rich career and one that displays her strengths in the genre in many facets. Opening with two novella-length works, zButtery and zSophia,y this collection features Jones's legendary talents in a range of settings...
11) Whoever you are
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Harcourt Brace
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[1997]
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English
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Despite the differences between people around the world, there are similarities that join us together, such as pain, joy, and love.
14) All are welcome
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English
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"Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared."--
"The #1 New York Times bestselling picture book, celebrating diversity and inclusivity. No matter how you start your day, what you wear when you play, or if you come from far away, all are welcome here. Follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcome. A school where children in...
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Beacon Press
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English
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Major new reflections on race and schools—by the best-selling author of “Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?”
A Simmons College/Beacon Press Race, Education, and Democracy Series Book
Beverly Daniel Tatum emerged on the national scene in 1997 with “Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?,” a book that spoke to a wide audience about the psychological...
A Simmons College/Beacon Press Race, Education, and Democracy Series Book
Beverly Daniel Tatum emerged on the national scene in 1997 with “Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?,” a book that spoke to a wide audience about the psychological...
18) Two New Years
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English
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A multicultural family celebrates the traditions of two New Years--the Jewish Rosh Hashanah in the autumn, and the Asian Lunar New Year several months later.
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Three Rivers Press
Pub. Date
[1999]
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English
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Presents a variety of ethnic and religious weddings, funerals, and rituals for coming of age, pregnancy, birth, healing, and other significant life events. If you need to know what to wear, how to act, which gift to give, and why any given ceremony is significant to the participants, you'll find the answers in this guide.
20) I am the world
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Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2013]
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English
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Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate the diversity of cultures, languages, countries, and people of the world.