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Poetry for students

presenting analysis, context and criticism on commonly studied poetry
Provides analysis of the most frequently studied poems in literature courses. Contains author biography (if attributed), poem text, poem summary, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.

Silent Gesture

the autobiography of Tommie Smith
1968 Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith recounts the events that shaped his life and shares the beliefs that led him to raise a black-gloved fist with his teammate while accepting their medals, creating an iconic representation of the conflicts between race, politics, and sports in the mid-twentieth century.

Poing leve?

Junior, a high school senior, is asked by his French teacher to write a biography of a personality who tried to change the world. In light of the death of George Floyd and the numerous anti-racist demonstrations that followed around the world, he chooses to tell the life of Tommie Smith, an African-American athlete who distinguished himself by his raised fist at the 1968 Olympic Games--Adapted from back cover.

George Lucas

Examines the personal life and career of George Lucas, creator of the "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" films.

Alice Walker

Study of Alice Walker's entire body of work, including her poetry and most recent novel. Includes biographical information.

Richard Ford

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Richard Ford.

Angela Davis

an autobiography
2023
An autobiographical account of the life of Angela Davis, discussing her childhood on Dynamite Hill in Birmingham, her political activity in a New York high school, her relationship with the Soledad Brothers, and the political crimes that made her on of the FBI's most wanted fugitives.

Planting hope

a portrait of photographer Sebasti?o Salgado
2024
"Sebasti?o adored exploring the paradise of his parents' farm in the Mata Atl?ntica forest of Brazil. From atop a hill, he would look at the world from a new perspective and dream of what might lie beyond his view. Then, when he went away to school, Sebasti?o met L?lia, who showed him how to use a camera for the very first time. When Sebasti?o looked through the camera, he realized he could use photography to organize how the world fit together. Because of his talent for seeing what others could not, Sebasti?o traveled the world and took pictures for all kinds of news stories. But after witnessing too many painful images of environmental destruction and violence, he put away his camera and returned with L?lia to his childhood home. But, when they arrived at the farm, the land was in ruins. So L?lia suggested they rebuild the rain forest and make their efforts an example to others. Through art and activism, Sebasti?o and L?lia would show that everyone was connected to a large ecosystem and responsible for its care, and that all may not be lost if we take action"--.

Bottle tops

the art of El Anatsui
"The life story of Ghanaian sculptor El Anatsui, a highly acclaimed African artist, whose tapestries made from repurposed bottle tops have been exhibited throughout the world"--Provided by the publisher.
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Trejo

my life of crime, redemption, and Hollywood /(Biography)
2022
"For the first time, the full . . . and inspirational true story of Danny Trejo's journey from crime, prison, addiction, and loss to unexpected fame as Hollywood's favorite bad guy with a heart of gold"--Provided by publisher.

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