Børn og unge: personlige og sociale emner: racisme og multikulturalisme

Discover the incredible life of Vanessa Nakate, the trailblazing activist and leader, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.

Sixteen-year-old queer Indian American, Maya, who falls for her white, wealthy, and complicated female classmate, Juneau, is asked to join a secret society of artists, vandals, and mischief-makers who fight for justice at their school.

Fourteen-year-old Taína just learned that she is a descendant of a long line of strong Taíno women, but will knowing this help her bring peace and justice to her family and community?

Edgewater Academy is a school for the very rich and very powerful. Adina is neither of those things, and when she gets into a fight with a fellow student, her scholarship to a top college is revoked, and her world falls apart. Until she's invited to The Finish. This is her chance at the life she's dreamed of. Then the contestants start to die...

I Am A President Too is a book that motivates children to dream and be inspired to become their greatest imagination. It highlights differences that make each of us unique, while also providing encouragement when dealing with them.Young readers will be motivated to develop the belief of the sky's the limit and know they can become anything in the world, even a world leader.I Am A President Too empowers parents and children of all nationalities. It purposefully features primarily people of color in an effort to bolster the decline of racial disparities facing these communities.

From the author of The Sound of Stars and The Kindred comes a YA space opera about a reincarnated god and a grumpy pilot on a mission to save a beloved space DJ and stop an intergalactic war. Zaira Citlali is supposed to die. After all, she's the god Indigo reborn. Indigo, whose song created the universe and unified people across galaxies to banish Ozvios, the god of destruction. Although Zaira has never been able to harness Indigo's powers, the Ilori Emperor wants to sacrifice her in Ozvios's honor. Unless she escapes and finds Wesley, the boy prophesized to help her defeat Ozvios and the Ilori, once and for all. Wesley Daniels didn't ask for this. He just wants to work as a smuggler so he can save enough money to explore the stars. Once he completes his biggest job yet-bringing wanted celebrity Rubin Rima to a strange planet called Earth-he'll be set for life. But when his path crosses with Zaira, he soon finds himself in the middle of an intergalactic war with more responsibility than he bargained for. Together, Zaira, Wesley, and Rubin must find their way to Earth and unlock Zaira's powers if they're going to have any hope of saving the universe from total destruction. Don't miss these reads from Alechia Dow:The Sound of StarsThe Kindred

Disabled young people will be proud to see themselves reflected in this hopeful, compelling, and insightful essay collection, adapted for young adults from the critically acclaimed adult book, Disability Visibility: First Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century that "sheds light on the experience of life as an individual with disabilities, as told by none other than authors with these life experiences." --Chicago Tribune, "Best books published in summer 2020" (Vintage/Knopf Doubleday edition).The seventeen eye-opening essays in Disability Visibility, all written by disabled people, offer keen insight into the complex and rich disability experience, examining life's ableism and inequality, its challenges and losses, and celebrating its wisdom, passion, and joy. The accounts in this collection ask readers to think about disabled people not as individuals who need to be “fixed,” but as members of a community with its own history, culture, and movements. They offer diverse perspectives that speak to past, present, and future generations. It is essential reading for all.

"The memoir of Wade Hudson, a Black man and Civil Rights activist who came of age in the 1960s at the height of the Civil Rights Movement"--

Stolen History, a captivating novel penned by Sathnam Sanghera, is a must-read for all book enthusiasts. Published in 2023 by Penguin Books Ltd (UK), this book is an intriguing exploration of the genre it represents. The narrative is woven with such precision and depth that it captivates the reader's attention from the first page to the last. The author's unique storytelling style and the gripping plot make this book an unforgettable read. Sanghera's ability to create a vivid and immersive world is truly commendable. The publication of Stolen History in 2023 marked a significant milestone in Sanghera's writing career, reinforcing his status as a notable author in the literary world. Published by Penguin Books Ltd (UK), a renowned publishing house known for its quality publications, this book guarantees a satisfying and enriching reading experience. The book is available in English. Don't miss out on this riveting read. Grab your copy today!