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  Speculation

  Nisi Shawl

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  After Winna's little sister breaks her glasses, her grandfather gives her an old-timey pair of spectacles that belonged to her great-aunt Estelle. The specs are silver and perfectly circular, with tiny stars on the bridge and earpieces that curl all the way around her ears. 
   
   
   
  Best of all, they're magic. 
   
   
   
  Because when Winna makes a wish beginning with the words "What if"—that is, when she speculates—the spectacles grant it. Winna wishes she could see ghosts . . . and soon she meets not only the real Estelle, but Estelle's mother, Winona. Nearly a century before, Winona escaped from slavery and ran north with her baby, Key. But Key was stolen from her under mysterious circumstances, and now Estelle and Winona have a mission for Winna: Find Key. 
   
   
   
  He's still alive. He doesn't know the whole truth. And unless Winna can solve the mystery and bring him home, a powerful curse called the Burden will smother out their family's lives—and Winna's mom could be its next victim. 
   
   
   
  This beautifully written historical fantasy by an award-winning science fiction author offers new twists and turns in every chapter and will leave you looking at your own family's roots with new eyes.

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  Writing Toward Justice - The...

  Peggy Thomas

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  Meet Alice Dunnigan, a pioneering Black journalist, who spoke truth to power—and earned the respect of President Harry S. Truman. This inspiring nonfiction book for kids ages 7–10 is from award-winning author Peggy Thomas. 
    
  Alice Dunnigan knew all about injustice—she was the daughter of poor Black sharecroppers in Kentucky. But Alice also knew the key to fighting injustice was to speak out. 
    
  At 13 years old, she wrote to a Black newspaper asking for a job—and got it! It was only the beginning. After many years of hard work as a teacher, a cleaner, a typist, and a journalist, Alice became the first Black woman in the Capitol Press Corp. But one person was still beyond her grasp, a person who needed to be held accountable: President Truman. Would he keep his promise to support civil rights for Black Americans? By scrimping and saving for a ticket on the president’s cross-country train tour, Alice was able to meet the president and win him over to her cause: justice. 
    
  Alice Dunnigan used her words as a moving force, writing America toward justice, a journey beautifully captured by author Peggy Thomas. 
    
  “A thoughtful account of Alice Dunnigan (1906–1983), the first Black female journalist to receive Capitol press credentials. Growing up in Kentucky, the daughter of a sharecropper, young Alice railed against injustice such as segregation, but upon realizing that no one could 'care about something they didn’t know was going on', she vowed to fight through the written word. In clear, passionate language, Thomas follows Alice’s journey from child writer to educator to poorly paid but resolute reporter … A timely reminder about the power of words.”—Kirkus Reviews

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  The Haunted States of America

  K.E. Lewis, Freeman NG, Ellen...

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  Fifty two different stories. Fifty two different Authors. Endless fright for all ages. 
   
   
   
  Every state has an urban legend that evokes fear and curiosity in equal parts, and we've chronicled all of these logic-defying horrors here in the Haunted States of America anthology. 
   
   
   
  From the Jersey Devil to La Llorona, each story included introduces a new chill inducing, stomach churning monster, specter, or poltergeist certain to keep you up at night. A broad ranging collection of authors, including seasoned veterans and some first timers making a fright-tastic debut, have all united to unearth the scariest lore from each state in the US, as well as D.C. and Puerto Rico. Make sure to strap in for this spooky cross country tour, but be extra careful not to let any of these terrors follow you home. 
   
   
   
  Featuring stories from Heather C. Morris, Chris Eboch, Dusti Bowling, Katy S. Duffield, Freeman Ng, Fleur Bradley, Janet Fox, Joanna Beaucaire, Daniel Barlekamp, Aixa Perez-Prado, TeMika Grooms, Keliko K. M. Adams, Bill Borders, Kathryn Siebel, Tanya Konerman, M. Reding Shonka, William Mockry, Billie Holladay Skelley, Jan Eldredge, Lisa Rowe Fraustino, Deborah Schaumberg, Andrew Hacket, Wendy BooydeGraaff, Brianna Kaiser, Jennifer Dillard, Holly Schindler, Constance Van Hoven, Kathy Rygg, Ellen Hopkins, J. W. Ocker, Rachel Murray, Juliet White, Tina Tocco, Melissa Cole, EJ Lagerburg, Shanna Heath, Ginger Reno, Richelle Morgan, Giselle Anatol, Kiara Medina, Padma Venkatraman,  Kenneth Lewis, Rae Rose, Robyn Wall, Sandra Aguirre-Magana, Rachel Michelle Wilson, Marcia Wells, Debbie Schrack, Jolie Stekly, Paul Lubaczewski, Silvia Acevedo, and Leigh Ramsay.

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  The Jumper

  H.C. Andersen

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  Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author best known for writing children's stories including "The Little Mermaid" and "The Ugly Duckling." Andersen achieved worldwide fame for writing innovative and influential fairy tales. He was the first Danish author to emerge from the lowest class. He enjoyed fame as a novelist, dramatist, and poet, but his fairy tales are his greatest contribution to world literature. The Jumper tells us a story of the Flea, the Grasshopper, and the Skipjack who decided to find out who will jump higher. They arranged a real competition and the king, who thought it would be unfair to jump for nothing, promised the hand of his daughter to the participant, who would win. All three competitors prepared to jump and introduced themselves, but how will the story end, you should find out for yourself! Get ready for an amusing and unexpected final!

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  Attack of the Mutant Lunch Lady...

  Scott Nickel

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  Brainy Buzz Beaker thought nothing could be grosser than cafeteria food. That’s before the school’s lunch lady turned into a mutant blob. Now, Buzz and his best friend Larry must discover a way to stop the Cafeteria Creature.

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  Congratulations You Decided to...

  Jason Woodward

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  Are you willing to be in an emergency room, gasping for air from smoking, or struggling with alcoholism and withdrawal? 
  That is a potential insight into your future if you regularly smoke or drink. 
  Perhaps you have started to smoke or drink more than you used to, such as smoking on your own or away from social settings, and you are not aware of the potential harm you are doing to your body. 
  Maybe you have been a big smoker or drinker for a long time now, and you are starting to worry about your future if you continue as you get older. 
  Or maybe you are getting pressured by your friends and you are anxious to fit in, but worried about the repercussions. 
  Whatever the case, this book is a must-read. Congratulations.....you decided to start smoking and drinking is essential for anyone who is concerned about the impact of smoking. Also, this book offers a stark insight into the true impact it can have on your health and wellbeing. 
  There are so many negatives to smoking, such as how much it costs, respiratory illnesses, cancers, physical limitations, and much more. 
  Drinking is no better for you either! Social drinking can quickly become dependence, and trying to stop drinking often incurs withdrawal symptoms. 
  It can cause liver failure, and cause plenty of issues at work, at home, and in your social life. 
  Inside Congratulations.....you decided to start smoking and drinking, discover: 
  ● What causes people to smoke and drink. 
  ● The costs associated with smoking and drinking. 
  ● The risks of smoking and drinking. 
  ● The difference between social drinking and smoking and addiction. 
  ● How to deal with withdrawal. 
  Grab a copy of Congratulations.....you decided to start smoking and drinking today!

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