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1) Resistance to slavery: from escape to everyday rebellion

Author

Lewis, Cicely

Series

American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom

Pub. Date

[2022]

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"In addition to slave uprisings and escapes on the Underground Railroad, enslaved people also resisted their mistreatment through small acts in their everyday lives. Discover the many forms of resistance to slavery"--

2) Focus on civil rights sit-ins

Author

Lewis, Cicely

Series

History in Pictures

Pub. Date

[2023]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1

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"Although the institution of slavery ended with the US Civil War, racism persisted. Learn about Civil Rights Sit-Ins, the key figures who fought for equality, and the movement's connections to present day"--

3) Imani picks up the pieces

Author

Lewis, Cicely

Series

Hair Magic

Pub. Date

[2024]

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IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1

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Imani learns resilience when she loses her research project the night before it is due.

4) Slavery and Reconstruction: the struggle for Black Civil Rights

Author

Smith, Elliott

Series

American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom

Pub. Date

[2022]

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"With the freeing of four million enslaved people after the Civil War, the Reconstruction period brought new victories and challenges in the fight for Black rights. Learn more about this crucial period in US history"--

5) Focus on Japanese American incarceration

Author

Smith, Elliott

Series

History in Pictures

Pub. Date

[2023]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1

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"During World War II, Japanese Americans were forced to live in internment camps. Readers will examine the racism and fear that led to internment, what life was like in internment camps, and more"--

6) Black achievements in STEM: celebrating Katherine Johnson, Robert D. Bullard, and more

Author

Tyner, Artika R

Series

Black excellence project

Pub. Date

[2023]

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"There are many fields of science such as engineering, medicine, and technology. From Katherine Johnson to Dr. Robert Bullard to Gerald Lawson, learn about the Black people who have made amazing achievements in science"--

7) The opioid epidemic and the addiction crisis

Author

Smith, Elliott

Series

Issues in Action

Pub. Date

[2022]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1

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"This engaging and informative title delves into the history of the opioid crisis, details the science behind opioid addiction, and advises young people on how they can help those in their communities struggling with addiction"--

8) Use of force and the fight against police brutality

Author

Smith, Elliott

Series

Issues in Action

Pub. Date

[2022]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1

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"In 2020, police killings caught on bystander video placed US police under scrutiny and spurred activists to call for reform. Learn the history and factors behind police brutality in the US, especially in Black communities"--

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Cicely Lewis

1) Resistance to slavery: from escape to everyday rebellion

2) Focus on civil rights sit-ins

3) Imani picks up the pieces

4) Slavery and Reconstruction: the struggle for Black Civil Rights

5) Focus on Japanese American incarceration

6) Black achievements in STEM: celebrating Katherine Johnson, Robert D. Bullard, and more

7) The opioid epidemic and the addiction crisis

8) Use of force and the fight against police brutality