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The bonfire

the siege and burning of Atlanta
2009

Chasing Romeo

a BFF novel
2009
Anjenai, Kierra and Tyler, having grown up in an Atlanta housing project, find their friendship tested when they start fighting for the attention of the star football player.

The condemnation of Little B

2002
Investigates the case of Michael Lewis, known as "Little B," who was convicted and sentenced to life in prison at the age of fourteen for shooting a man to death in "The Bluff" neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, and attempts to understand why the city, and especially its African-American population, rushed to condemn the young man.

Unlikely angel

the untold story of the Atlanta hostage hero
2005
Hostage survivor Ashley Smith offers a detailed account of her captivity and interactions with alleged killer Brian Nichols and reflects on how the experience impacted her life.

The president builds a house

1989
A photo essay depicts the non-profit organization of volunteers that renovate or build houses for needy families as, with former President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter's participation as volunteers, they build twenty houses in Atlanta in just five days.

Thirteen

2009
Winnie's thirteenth year brings many joys and challenges as she negotiates her relationship with her first boyfriend and realizes that change is inevitable in her friends, family, and even herself.

Thirteen plus one

2010
Fourteen-year-old Winnie counts down the days until she begins high school, but turmoil in her relationships with Lars, Dinah, Cinnamon, and her family provide Winnie with a distraction that allows her to ignore her own issues.

Thirteen

2008
Winnie's thirteenth year brings many joys and challenges as she negotiates her relationship with her first boyfriend and realizes that change is inevitable in her friends, family, and even herself.

Ten

2011
Winnie Perry is certain that she will gain more courage and responsibilities with her tenth birthday and, with her best friend Amanda by her side, Winnie is determined to make the most of her last year of elementary school.

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