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Frank Abagnale

"Known as "the Skywayman" and "the World's Greatest Con Artist," Frank Abagnale created a fantastic criminal career out of his petty crimes. He inspired the book Catch Me If You Can and the movie of the same name . . . The character that Abagnale inspired committed two daring escapes from custody, but in reality, Abagnale escaped only onec, from Cobb County Jail in Georgia. He was re-captured two days later. He was able to create a legitimate business out of his petty crimes"--Adapted from back cover.

Margaret Mitchell

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Margaret Mitchell.

Who is Stacey Abrams?

"Stacey Abrams began her career in politics at the age of seventeen when she was hired as a typist for a congressional campaign. From there, she worked hard to get into Yale law school and, eventually, was elected into the House of Representatives. In 2018, she became the first Black woman in the United States to be a major party's nominee for governor when she was selected as the Democratic candidate. Although she didn't win that race, she decided to run again in 2022, proving that she never backs down from a challenge. Stacey made it her mission to help ensure that all people who are eligible have the right and ability to vote. Her Fair Fight Action organization helps prevent voter suppression across the country"--.
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Rabbit & Juliet

2024
"Seventeen-year-old Rabbit has been struggling to stay above water since her mom died. In the span of a year and half, her small Georgia town has become unbearably hellish. . . . All that changes when the sarcastic, gorgeous, and frustratingly impenetrable Juliet Bergman walks into Rabbit's weekly support group. . . . Juliet throws Rabbit a life preserver just as depression threatens to sink her. Then one morning, Rabbit's ex-best-friend Sarah . . . shares a horrific discovery about Richard and his crew that pitches Rabbit back into darkness. The three girls vow to enact revenge on the boys for what they've been doing to unsuspecting girls at parties. With Juliet leading the charge and demanding blind loyalty from the girls, Rabbit falls harder for her than she thought possible. It isn't until Rabbit is faced with a startling act of violence that she must decide how far she's willing to go--for herself, for Juliet, and for justice--when love and grief threaten to topple everything"--OCLC.
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Stacey Abrams

champion of democracy
"Stacey Abrams is a lawyer, entrepreneur, and voting rights activist. After working in government, she founded Fair Fight Action to improve voting access. Learn about Abrams's early life and what she plans to do next"--.

Godly heathens

a novel
2023
"Gem Echols is a nonbinary Seminole teen living in the tiny town of Gracie, Georgia. Known for being their peers' queer awakening, Gem leans hard on charm to disguise the anxious mess they are beneath. The only person privy to their authentic self is another trans kid, Enzo, who's a thousand long, painful miles away in Brooklyn. But even Enzo doesn't know about Gem's dreams, haunting visions of magic and violence that have always felt too real. So how the hell does the strange new girl in town know about them? Willa Mae Hardy acts like she and Gem are old companions and seems to know things about them they've never told anyone else. When Gem is attacked by a stranger claiming to be the Goddess of Death, Willa Mae saves their life and finally offers some answers. She and Gem are reincarnated gods who've known and loved each other across lifetimes. But Gem--or at least who Gem used to be--hasn't always been the most benevolent deity. They've made a lot of enemies in the pantheon; enemies who, like the Goddess of Death, will keep coming. It's a good thing they've still got Enzo. But as worlds collide and the past catches up with the present, Gem will discover that everyone has something to hide"--Provided by publisher.
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The love songs of W.E.B. Du Bois

a novel /(Historical Fiction)
2022
To come to terms with who she is and what she wants, Ailey, the daughter of an accomplished doctor and a strict schoolteacher, embarks on a journey through her family's past, helping her embrace her full heritage, which is the story of the Black experience in itself.

Right where I left you

2023
The summer before he leaves for college, eighteen-year-old Isaac Martin makes big plans with his best friend Diego that only the reappearance of an old crush can derail.

Stacey Abrams and the fight to vote

2022
"This . . . picture book biography of [Stacey Abrams], the politician, voters' rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, shows how her determination, perseverance and courage have profoundly impacted the world"--Provided by publisher.

The summer house

(Mystery)
2022
"When seven murder victims are found in a small town, the homicide investigation shakes a small-town sheriff to her core"--OCLC.

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