Alicia williams (348 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. But its going to take a whole different kind of bravery to stand-up for whats right, especially after Lolos mom returns suddenly and turns Lolos whole world upside-down. Williams, Brittney (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Good. But its going to take a whole different kind of bravery to stand-up for whats right, especially after Lolos mom returns suddenly and turns Lolos whole world upside-down. Williams, Brittney (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. But its going to take a whole different kind of bravery to stand-up for whats right, especially after Lolos mom returns suddenly and turns Lolos whole world upside-down. Williams, Brittney (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Reminiscent of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye. --The New York Times One of the best books I have ever read.will live in the hearts of readers for the rest of their lives. --Colby Sharp, founder of Nerdy Book Club An emotional, painful, yet still hopeful adolescent journey.one that needed telling. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) I really loved this. --Sharon M. Draper, author of the New York Times bestseller Out of My Mind This deeply sensitive and compelling (BCCB) debut novel tells the story of a thirteen-year-old who must overcome internalized racism and a verbally abusive family to finally learn to love herself.There are ninety-six reasons why thirteen-year-old Genesis dislikes herself. She knows the exact number because she keeps a list: -Because her family is always being put out of their house. -Because her dad has a gambling problem. And maybe a drinking problem too. -Because Genesis knows this is all her fault. -Because she wasn't born looking like Mama. -Because she is too black. Genesis is determined to fix her family, and she's willing to try anything to do so.even if it means harming herself in the process. But when Genesis starts to find a thing or two she actually likes about herself, she discovers that changing her own attitude is the first step in helping change others.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Reminiscent of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye. --The New York Times One of the best books I have ever read.will live in the hearts of readers for the rest of their lives. --Colby Sharp, founder of Nerdy Book Club An emotional, painful, yet still hopeful adolescent journey.one that needed telling. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) I really loved this. --Sharon M. Draper, author of the New York Times bestseller Out of My Mind This deeply sensitive and compelling (BCCB) debut novel tells the story of a thirteen-year-old who must overcome internalized racism and a verbally abusive family to finally learn to love herself.There are ninety-six reasons why thirteen-year-old Genesis dislikes herself. She knows the exact number because she keeps a list: -Because her family is always being put out of their house. -Because her dad has a gambling problem. And maybe a drinking problem too. -Because Genesis knows this is all her fault. -Because she wasn't born looking like Mama. -Because she is too black. Genesis is determined to fix her family, and she's willing to try anything to do so.even if it means harming herself in the process. But when Genesis starts to find a thing or two she actually likes about herself, she discovers that changing her own attitude is the first step in helping change others.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Reminiscent of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye. --The New York Times One of the best books I have ever read.will live in the hearts of readers for the rest of their lives. --Colby Sharp, founder of Nerdy Book Club An emotional, painful, yet still hopeful adolescent journey.one that needed telling. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) I really loved this. --Sharon M. Draper, author of the New York Times bestseller Out of My Mind This deeply sensitive and compelling (BCCB) debut novel tells the story of a thirteen-year-old who must overcome internalized racism and a verbally abusive family to finally learn to love herself.There are ninety-six reasons why thirteen-year-old Genesis dislikes herself. She knows the exact number because she keeps a list: -Because her family is always being put out of their house. -Because her dad has a gambling problem. And maybe a drinking problem too. -Because Genesis knows this is all her fault. -Because she wasn't born looking like Mama. -Because she is too black. Genesis is determined to fix her family, and she's willing to try anything to do so.even if it means harming herself in the process. But when Genesis starts to find a thing or two she actually likes about herself, she discovers that changing her own attitude is the first step in helping change others.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Reminiscent of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye. --The New York Times One of the best books I have ever read.will live in the hearts of readers for the rest of their lives. --Colby Sharp, founder of Nerdy Book Club An emotional, painful, yet still hopeful adolescent journey.one that needed telling. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) I really loved this. --Sharon M. Draper, author of the New York Times bestseller Out of My Mind This deeply sensitive and compelling (BCCB) debut novel tells the story of a thirteen-year-old who must overcome internalized racism and a verbally abusive family to finally learn to love herself.There are ninety-six reasons why thirteen-year-old Genesis dislikes herself. She knows the exact number because she keeps a list: -Because her family is always being put out of their house. -Because her dad has a gambling problem. And maybe a drinking problem too. -Because Genesis knows this is all her fault. -Because she wasn't born looking like Mama. -Because she is too black. Genesis is determined to fix her family, and she's willing to try anything to do so.even if it means harming herself in the process. But when Genesis starts to find a thing or two she actually likes about herself, she discovers that changing her own attitude is the first step in helping change others.…

Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. Harrison, April (illustrator). …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Longlisted for the National Book Award A tender-souled boy reeling from the death of his best friend struggles to fit into a world that wants him to grow up tough and unfeeling in this stunning illustrated middle grade novel in verse ?full of vulnerability and hope? (Booklist, starred review) from the Newbery Honor?winning author of Genesis Begins Again.It?s the last few months of eighth grade, and Isaiah feels lost. He thought his summer was going to be him and his boys Drew and Darius, hanging out, doing wheelies, watching martial arts movies, and breaking tons of Guinness World Records before high school. But now, more and more, Drew seems to be fading from their friendship, and though he won?t admit it, Isaiah knows exactly why. Because Darius is?gone. A hit and run killed Darius in the midst of a record-breaking long wheelie when Isaiah should have been keeping watch, ready to warn: ?CAR!? Now, Drew can barely look at Isaiah. But Isaiah, already quaking with ache and guilt, can?t lose two friends. So, he comes up with a plan to keep Drew and him together­­­?they can spend the summer breaking records, for Darius. But Drew?s not the same Drew since Darius was killed, and Isaiah being Isaiah isn?t enough for Drew anymore. Not his taste in clothes, his love for rock music, or his aversion to jumping off rooftops. And one day something unspeakable happens to Isaiah that makes him think Drew?s right. If only he could be less sensitive, more tough, less weird, more cool, less him, things would be easier. But how much can Isaiah keep inside until he shatters wide open. Novgorodoff, Danica (illustrator). …

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Longlisted for the National Book Award A tender-souled boy reeling from the death of his best friend struggles to fit into a world that wants him to grow up tough and unfeeling in this stunning illustrated middle grade novel in verse ?full of vulnerability and hope? (Booklist, starred review) from the Newbery Honor?winning author of Genesis Begins Again.It?s the last few months of eighth grade, and Isaiah feels lost. He thought his summer was going to be him and his boys Drew and Darius, hanging out, doing wheelies, watching martial arts movies, and breaking tons of Guinness World Records before high school. But now, more and more, Drew seems to be fading from their friendship, and though he won?t admit it, Isaiah knows exactly why. Because Darius is?gone. A hit and run killed Darius in the midst of a record-breaking long wheelie when Isaiah should have been keeping watch, ready to warn: ?CAR!? Now, Drew can barely look at Isaiah. But Isaiah, already quaking with ache and guilt, can?t lose two friends. So, he comes up with a plan to keep Drew and him together­­­?they can spend the summer breaking records, for Darius. But Drew?s not the same Drew since Darius was killed, and Isaiah being Isaiah isn?t enough for Drew anymore. Not his taste in clothes, his love for rock music, or his aversion to jumping off rooftops. And one day something unspeakable happens to Isaiah that makes him think Drew?s right. If only he could be less sensitive, more tough, less weird, more cool, less him, things would be easier. But how much can Isaiah keep inside until he shatters wide open. Novgorodoff, Danica (illustrator). …

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Longlisted for the National Book Award A tender-souled boy reeling from the death of his best friend struggles to fit into a world that wants him to grow up tough and unfeeling in this stunning illustrated middle grade novel in verse ?full of vulnerability and hope? (Booklist, starred review) from the Newbery Honor?winning author of Genesis Begins Again.It?s the last few months of eighth grade, and Isaiah feels lost. He thought his summer was going to be him and his boys Drew and Darius, hanging out, doing wheelies, watching martial arts movies, and breaking tons of Guinness World Records before high school. But now, more and more, Drew seems to be fading from their friendship, and though he won?t admit it, Isaiah knows exactly why. Because Darius is?gone. A hit and run killed Darius in the midst of a record-breaking long wheelie when Isaiah should have been keeping watch, ready to warn: ?CAR!? Now, Drew can barely look at Isaiah. But Isaiah, already quaking with ache and guilt, can?t lose two friends. So, he comes up with a plan to keep Drew and him together­­­?they can spend the summer breaking records, for Darius. But Drew?s not the same Drew since Darius was killed, and Isaiah being Isaiah isn?t enough for Drew anymore. Not his taste in clothes, his love for rock music, or his aversion to jumping off rooftops. And one day something unspeakable happens to Isaiah that makes him think Drew?s right. If only he could be less sensitive, more tough, less weird, more cool, less him, things would be easier. But how much can Isaiah keep inside until he shatters wide open. Novgorodoff, Danica (illustrator). …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Novgorodoff, Danica (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A shimmering picture book that shines the light on Zora Neale Hurston, the extraordinary writer and story catcher extraordinaire who changed the face of American literature. Alcántara, Jacqueline (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Reprint. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Novgorodoff, Danica (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Williams, Brittney (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Williams, Brittney (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Good. As a little boy grows into a bigger boy, ready to take on the world, he first must have that very difficult conversation far too familiar to so many Black Americans on how to live in a world where racism is ready to take on YOU. Uchendu, Briana Mukodiri (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Ex-Library. Novgorodoff, Danica (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. With dust jacket. It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Ex-Library. Novgorodoff, Danica (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Harrison, April (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Discover the inspiring story of the first black woman elected to Congress and to run for president in this picture book biography from a Newbery Honor-winning author and a Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe New Talent Award-winning illustrator. Meet Shirley, a little girl who asks way too many questions! After spending her early years on her grandparents' farm in Barbados, she returns home to Brooklyn and immediately makes herself known. Shirley kicks butt in school; she breaks her mother's curfew; she plays jazz piano instead of classical. And as a young adult, she fights against the injustice she sees around her, against women and black people. Soon she is running for state assembly.and winning in a landslide. Three years later, she is on the campaign trail again, as the first black woman to run for Congress. Her slogan? "Fighting Shirley Chisholm--Unbought and Unbossed!" Does she win? You bet she does. Harrison, April (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.