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  Revolutionary Poet - A Story...

  Maryann N. Weidt

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  Taken from her family in Africa at the age of seven, Phillis Wheatley arrived in Boston as a slave in 1761. After she was purchased by the Wheatley family, Phillis quickly learned to speak and read English. The bright young girl soon began writing poetry. By 1771, her poems had been published in newspapers all over the colonies, and critics were praising the "extraordinary negro poetess." In this engaging biography, author Maryann Weidt tells the story of how a young slave girl in revolutionary Boston became an internationally famous poet and the first black American to publish a book.

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  Only This Beautiful Moment

  Abdi Nazemian

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  2019 – Moud is an out gay teen living in Los Angeles with his distant father, Saeed. When Moud gets the news that his grandfather in Iran is dying, he accompanies his dad to Tehran, where the revelation of family secrets will force Moud into a new understanding of his history, his culture, and himself.
  1978 – Saeed is an engineering student with a promising future ahead of him in Tehran. But when his parents discover his involvement in the country's burgeoning revolution, they send him to safety in America, a country Saeed despises. And even worse – he's forced to live with the American grandmother he never knew existed.
  1939 – Bobby, the son of a calculating Hollywood stage mother, lands a coveted MGM studio contract. But the fairy-tale world of glamour he's thrust into has a dark side…
  Set against the backdrop of Tehran and Los Angeles, this tale of intergenerational trauma and love is an ode to the fragile bonds of family, the hidden secrets of history and all the beautiful moments that make us who we are today.

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  The Raptor Rescue

  Gertrude Chandler Warner

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  The Raptor Rehab Center's reputation is at stake! Can the Aldens figure out who's responsible for the bad press before the center gets shut down for good? Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are excited to learn more about raptors when they volunteer at a rehab center for wild birds. But not long after they arrive, a series of strange events makes it seem like someone might be trying to sabotage the center. Who could the culprit be, and why would they want to cause trouble for injured birds?

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  Lola Levine Is Not Mean!

  Monica Brown

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  Lola Levine likes writing in her diario, sipping her mom's cafe con leche, eating her dad's matzo ball soup, and playing soccer with her team, the Orange Smoothies. So what if she doesn't always fit in? Lola is fierce on the field, but when a soccer game during recess gets too competitive, she accidentally hurts her classmate Juan Gomez. Now everyone is calling her Mean Lola Levine! Lola feels terrible, but with the help of her family, her super best friend, Josh Blot, and a little "pencil power," she just might be able to turn it all around.In this first book in a series, young readers will be inspired by Lola's big heart and creative spirit as she learns to navigate the second grade in true Lola style!

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  First Bull Run: The History of...

  Jonathan Gianos-Steinberg

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  After Fort Sumter, the Lincoln Administration pushed for a quick invasion of Virginia, with the intent of defeating Confederate forces and marching toward the Confederate capitol of Richmond. Lincoln pressed General Irvin McDowell to push forward. Despite the fact that McDowell knew his troops were inexperienced and unready, pressure from Washington politicians forced him to launch a premature offensive against Confederate forces in Northern Virginia.  
  	McDowell’s strategy during the First Battle of Bull Run was grand, and in many ways it was the forerunner of a tactic Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson and James Longstreet executed brilliantly on nearly the same field during the Second Battle of Bull Run in August 1862. McDowell’s plan called for parts of his army to pin down General P.G.T. Beauregard’s Confederate soldiers in front while marching another wing of his army around the flank and into the enemy’s rear, rolling up the line. McDowell assumed the Confederates would be forced to abandon Manassas Junction and fall back to the next defensible line, the Rappahannock River. In July 1861, however, this proved far too difficult for his inexperienced troops to carry out effectively.  
  	As the first major land battle of the Civil War, the First Battle of Bull Run made history in several ways. The two sides fought near the railroad junction at Manassas on July 21, 1861, just 25 miles away from Washington, which was close enough for many civilians from the nation’s capital to come and watch what they expected to be a rout of Confederate forces, and for awhile it appeared as though that might be the case.  
  	McDowell’s strategy ultimately fell apart though, mostly thanks to the use of the railroad. Confederate reinforcements under General Joseph E. Johnston, including a brigade led by Thomas Jonathan Jackson, arrived by train in the middle of the day, a first in the history of American warfare.

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  Pearla and the Enchanting Mermaid

  Sheena Jamila Baldoz Worthington

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  "Dive into the enchanting depths of imagination with 'Pearla and the Enchanting Mermaid' by S.J.B. Worthington. This heartwarming tale transports readers to a quaint village where Pearla, a devoted mother of ten children and wife to the remarkable chef Woon, faces the daily joys and challenges of family life. Nestled around their humble home with a restaurant, the family finds delight in the simple task of washing clothes by the lake, filled with love and laughter. 
  The story takes a magical turn when Pearla, drawn to the lake alone, encounters Narima, an enchanting mermaid captivated by Pearla's kindness. In a whimsical exchange, Narima bestows upon Pearla a magical pearl bracelet, opening the doors to an underwater world of wonder. What follows is a mesmerizing journey as Pearla and Narima explore the depths, meeting fascinating underwater creatures, uncovering hidden treasures, and forming a deep, magical bond. 
  'Pearla and the Enchanting Mermaid' beautifully weaves together the themes of family, friendship, and the culinary delights crafted by Woon. This tale is not just a story; it's a celebration of the harmonious connection between the land and sea. Join Pearla and Narima on their magical adventure, and let the pages transport you to a world where love, laughter, and the magic of the unknown create a captivating narrative for readers of all ages."

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