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And gains Greystone Kids Inside in: X-Rays of Nature’s Hidden World by Jan Paul Schutten, illus. by Arie Van ‘t Riet, trans. by Laura Watkinson (Oct. 12, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-77164-679-6), provides a look at creatures and their natural habitats using x-ray techniques and photographs. Ages 2–7. How Beautiful by Antonella Capetti, illus. by Melissa Castrillon (Nov. 2, $17.95, ISBN 978-1-77164-853-0). A curious caterpillar searches for the true meaning of the word beautiful. Ages 4–8. Lit...

Several new film, TV and book projects highlight the deeply disturbing truths about the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, where Black families, professionals, and children were murdered and brutalized by racists who burned their town to the ground. As the centennial anniversary of the tragic event nears, plenty of people are working to help educate the masses on one of the darkest days this country has ever experienced. There are tons of projects hitting the small screen that will offer insight and...

Check out 3 books that will help illuminate the history of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 and educate you on what really happened.

Lorem From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Renée Watson comes a love story about not only a romantic relationship but how a girl finds herself and falls in love with who she really is. When Nala Robertson reluctantly agrees to attend an open mic night for her cousin-sister-friend Imanis birthday, she finds herself falling in instant love with Tye Brown, the MC. Hes perfect, except . . . Tye is an activist and is spending the summer putting on events for the commun...

. As previously noted, I’ve been really excited about the Young Adult books coming out in 2021 because I love the way authors are using their platforms to educate young readers on important topics while still remaining in an accessible genre. The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks, Young Readers Edition is releasing on February 2, and I am looking forward to seeing how Parks’ story is explored through a different lens. Black women are featuring heavily in our fictional releases, as well: ...

Ziegler Advises Bluegrass Orthopaedics On The Creation Of A New Platform With Trivest Partners Share Article Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Bluegrass Orthopaedics on its partnership with Trivest Partners, L.P, together forming a new national Orthopedic management services organization (“MSO”). “We greatly enjoyed guiding BGO through the transaction with Trivest and are excited for them to be the foundational pla...

Biography/Memoir The biography lover on your list will be very happy to unwrap ”Family in Six Tones” by Lan Cao and Harlan Margeret Van Cao. It’s a book about a woman who came to the U.S. from Vietnam as a young girl, settled in and became an American success but then struggled to raise an American daughter. It’s a book about family, legacy, love, and your giftee will adore it. Wrap it up with another story of time and place: ”Miracle Country: A Memoir” by Kendra...

Looking for some last minute Christmas stocking stuffers? Check out these books Books make great last-minute stocking-stuffers. Here are a few suggestions for every type of reader, young, old and everything in between. Hint: You can also use this column for some ideas on how to spend those book store gift certificates that you find in your own stocking this year. Written By: Terri Schlichenmeyer / The Bookworm Sez | 12:00 pm, Dec. 20, 2020 × unique. Some family members w...

Amazing Audiobooks (#AA2021) Nominees Round Up, December 16 Edition Click here to see all of the current Amazing Audiobooks nominees along with more information about the list and past years’ selections. We Are Not Free by Traci Chee; narrated by: Scott Keiji Takeda, Dan Woren, Ryan Potter, Ali Fumiko, Sophie Oda, Andrew Kishino, Christopher Naoki Lee, Grace Rolek, Erika Aishii, Brittany Ishibashi, Kurt Sanchez Kanazawa, and Terry Kitagawa Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ISBN: 9780358343561 Fourte...

Tristan Strong Destroys the World,” by Kwame Mbalia. Bestselling author Rick Riordan publishes this New York Times best-selling and award-winning series from Mbalia. They’re fantastic. According to the synopsis: Strong, just back from Alke, the land of African American folk heroes and African gods, is suffering from PTSD. But theres no rest for the weary when his grandmother is abducted. Tristan must return to Alke to rescue Nana and stop the culprit from creating further devastation… “...