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  Corpses Coffins and Crypts - A...

  Penny Colman

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  Drawing on extensive historical and anthropological research, personal accounts, and interviews with people who work in the funeral industry, Penny Colman examines the compelling subjects of death and burial across cultures and societies. The text, enriched with stories both humorous and poignant, includes details about the decomposition and embalming processes (an adult corpse buried six feet deep without a coffin will usually take five to ten years to turn into a skeleton) and describes the various customs associated with containing remains (the Igala people in Nigeria have a custom of burying people in as many as twenty-seven layers of clothing). Intriguing facts are revealed at every turn; for example, in Madagascar winter was considered the corpse-turning season.This comprehensive book also includes a list of burial sites of famous people, images in the arts associated with death, fascinating epitaphs and gravestone carvings, a chronology and a glossary, and over a hundred black-and-white photographs, most of which were taken by the author.Penny Colman writes with compassion and intelligence and humanizes the difficult subjects of death and burial. The result is a powerful look at an inevitable part of life--death.

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  Role Model

  Elle McNicoll

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  From the award-winning author of A Kind of Spark comes a new heartfelt and timely novel for middle-grade and teen readers.
  Aeriel Sharpe doesn't want to be anyone's role model. But, when her mother is elected to be the most important politician in the country (yes, that one), she is thrust into the spotlight. With the world's eyes on her, friends don't seem that friendly and she feels trapped by everyone's expectations.
  They want her to be the voice of every autistic teenager, but Aeriel must find a way to speak for herself…
  It's not easy being thirteen… and it's even harder when you're the most famous teenager in the country
  "One of the most exciting talents on the children's publishing scene and... has transformed the representation of neurodivergent children in literature. " The Bookseller

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  Let's Get Dressed

  Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo...

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  Kids will love this playful story about clothing words and learning what is appropriate to wear for different occasions. Simple sentence structures and repetitive words will encourage young children to fall in love with learning to read.  Kids will enjoy following along word-for-word with the recorded story that features sound effects and professional voices to help children develop vocabulary and improve listening skills.  This reader features adorable art showing diversity to help children form a sense of acceptance and understanding of different races and individual differences.

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  Running My Own Race

  Abena Eyeson

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  A brilliant debut coming of age story that combines captivating writing with unforgettable characters. Perfect for fans of Sharna Jackson and Maisie Chan.
  
  
  Kofi's mum is determined he's going to be 'somebody'. But when Kofi is given a place at a prestigious private school because of his athletic ability, everything changes. Kofi dreams of being a professional athlete - but he soon finds following your heart isn't an easy road.
  
  
  Under pressure from his mum to make the most of his academic opportunity, his best friend who doesn't want him to change, his community to make them proud, and a rival who will do anything to make sure Kofi doesn't outshine him - Kofi isn't sure where to turn.
  
  
  Can Kofi find a way to follow his own path?
  
  
  "I was rooting for Kofi all the way! A thoughtful read" – Maisie Chan
  
  
  "A joyous, gorgeous book" – Nazima Pathan

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  Sparking Peace

  Teresa Kim Pecinovsky, Hannah...

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  Broken into beautiful. A story of friendship and healing. After breaking a neighbor’s window, a young child discovers friendship, transformation, and new beginnings in an unlikely story of peace. Gentle and moving, this poetic tale offers readers a hopeful path in the face of gun violence and despair, showing kids how peacemaking can turn conflict into friendship and new beginnings—and forge guns into garden tools. Children grow up with lockdowns and gun violence as part of their reality. As parents, caregivers, and educators, how should we respond? Sparking Peace provides a springboard for those seeking to discuss gun violence and trauma with children in a safe way that highlights help rather than harm. This picture book helps children learn about conflict while also carefully addressing gun violence and peacemaking. It includes resources that equip parents and educators to talk about gun violence and trauma, using a story of a broken window to show kids how conflict can be transformed through acts of peace. Suggested reading for ages 5–9.  

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  The Ghostly Tales of Plymouth

  Lisha Cauthen

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  Ghost stories from Plymouth, Massachusetts have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!The haunted history of America's Hometown comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Keep your eye out for the spirits of former Plymouth natives who were buried on Cole's Hill. Or catch a glimpse of ghostly Revolutionary War soldiers wandering down North Street. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

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