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memorias de racismo, rabia y risa
2019
"Trevor Noah's unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of The Daily Show began with a criminal act: his birth. Trevor was born to a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother at a time when such a union was punishable by five years in prison. .... Born a Crime is the story of a mischievous young boy who grows into a restless young man as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist. It is also the story of that young man's relationship with his fearless, rebellious, and fervently religious mother--his teammate, a woman determined to save her son from the cycle of poverty, violence, and abuse that would ultimately threaten her own life"--Amazon.com.

When they call you a terrorist

a Black Lives Matter memoir
A co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement explains the movement's position of love, humanity, and justice, challenging perspectives that have negatively labeled the movement's activists while calling for essential political changes.

Trevor Noah

Presents a brief overview of the history of political satire and comedy and offers a profile of current host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" Trevor Noah, discussing the shoes he had to fill taking over from Jon Stewart and his unique take on the role of the show's anchor. Includes a glossary.

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memorias de racismo, rabia y risa
The author, comedian Trevor Noah, shares his personal journey from his birth in South Africa to his job behind the desk at "The Daily Show.".

Born a crime

stories from a South African childhood
The author shares his personal journey from his birth in South Africa to his job behind a desk at "The Daily Show.".

LeBron James

NBA champion
Examines the life and career of, Lebron James, a basketball player who has been in the spotlight since he was in middle school and rose out of poverty to become an NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and world-famous philanthropist.

Meet Arian Foster

football's ultimate rusher
Arian Foster has been called the "most interesting man in the NFL." Kids will learn why in this biography. Chapters cover Foster's early life, his days at the University of Tennessee, his struggle to get drafted, and his career with the Houston Texans.

Letters to a young athlete

"A self-help memoir based on the author's life and NBA career (in letter form)"--Provided by publisher.

How Facebook changed the world

2019
"Using key facts, sidebars, and photographs related to the topic, this book informs students about what the world was like before Facebook, including a look at previous forms of online communication, and examines what made Facebook successful and what led to its displacement of MySpace at the top of social media. This book explores how Facebook has changed the world and societies since its creation, for better and worse, and explains Mark Zuckerberg's role as leader of this . . . business. Facebook's hand in contemporary social issues, such as domestic violence and bullying, is also discussed, as well as the site's connection to controversial events like Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election, illuminating the extent of Facebook's reach and influence"--Provided by publisher.
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Mark Zuckerberg

Shaping Social Media
Mark Zuckerberg is perhaps best known as the creator of Facebook, but this tech mogul was working with computers long before the rise of social media. Today, the young CEO lives a relatively quiet life and has pledged to give much of his money to charity. In this captivating exploration of Zuckerberg's career and personal life, readers will find the real story of his inspiring, though and at times controversial rise to fortune and fame. Informational sidebars, full-color photographs, and annotated quotes give readers a behind-the-scenes look into what continuously drives Zuckerberg to achieve success.

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