Legendary Children

Legendary Children
Author: Tom Fitzgerald
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2020-03-03
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0525506438

A definitive deep-dive into queer history and culture with hit reality show RuPaul's Drag Race as a touchstone, by the creators of the pop culture blog Tom and Lorenzo NPR's Best Books of the Year 2020 pick A New York Times New & Noteworthy book One of Logo/NewNowNext's "11 Queer Books We Can't Wait to Read This Spring" From the singular voices behind Tom and Lorenzo comes the ultimate guide to all-things RuPaul's Drag Race and its influence on modern LGBTQ culture. Legendary Children centers itself around the idea that not only is RuPaul's Drag Race the queerest show in the history of television, but that RuPaul and company devised a show that serves as an actual museum of queer cultural and social history, drawing on queer traditions and the work of legendary figures going back nearly a century. In doing so, Drag Race became not only a repository of queer history and culture, but also an examination and illustration of queer life in the modern age. It is a snapshot of how LGBTQ folks live, struggle, work, and reach out to one another--and how they always have--and every bit of it is tied directly to Drag Race. Each chapter is an examination of a specific aspect of the show--the Werk Room, the Library, the Pit Crew, the runway, the Untucked lounge, the Snatch Game--that ties to a specific aspect of queer cultural history and/or the work of certain legendary figures in queer cultural history.

Dear Genius

Dear Genius
Author: Leonard S. Marcus
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2000-03-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780064462358

She trusted her immense intuition and generous heart--and published the most. Ursula Nordstrom, director of Harper's Department of Books for Boys and Girls from 1940 to 1973, was arguably the single most creative force for innovation in children's book publishing in the United States during the twentieth century. Considered an editor of maverick temperament and taste, her unorthodox vision helped create such classics as Goodnight Moon, Charlotte's Web, Where the Wild Things Are, Harold and the Purple Crayon, and The Giving Tree. Leonard S. Marcus has culled an exceptional collection of letters from the HarperCollins archives. The letters included here are representative of the brilliant correspondence that was instrumental in the creation of some of the most beloved books in the world today. Full of wit and humor, they are immensely entertaining, thought-provoking, and moving in their revelation of the devotion and high-voltage intellect of an incomparably gifted editor, mentor, and publishing visionary.Ursula Nordstrom, director of Harper’s Department of Books for Boys and Girls from 1940 to 1973, was arguably the single most creative force for innovation in children’s book publishing in the United States during the twentieth century. Considered an editor of maverick temperament and taste, her unorthodox vision helped create such classics as Goodnight Moon, Charlotte’s Web, Where the Wild Things Are, Harold and the Purple Crayon, and The Giving Tree. Leonard S. Marcus has culled an exceptional collection of letters from the HarperCollins archives. The letters included here are representative of the brilliant correspondence that was instrumental in the creation of some of the most beloved books in the world today. Full of wit and humor, they are immensely entertaining, thought-provoking, and moving in their revelation of the devotion and high-voltage intellect of an incomparably gifted editor, mentor, and publishing visionary.

I am Abraham Lincoln

I am Abraham Lincoln
Author: Brad Meltzer
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2014-01-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0803740832

Each picture book in this series is a biography of an American hero, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. (Cover may vary) The heros are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. This book spotlights Abraham Lincoln who always spoke his mind and was unafraid to speak for others.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Abraham Lincoln's compassion made him a great leader. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

How to Raise Successful People

How to Raise Successful People
Author: Esther Wojcicki
Publisher: Mariner Books
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2019
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1328974863

Outlines simple, counterintuitive approaches to raising happy, healthy, and successful children through parental demonstrations of respectful examples and child-directed activities that facilitate early independence and problem-solving skills.

John Henry

John Henry
Author: Brad Kessler
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781591977643

This is a larger-than-life tale about the African American hero who was born with a hammer in his hand. Join John Henry on a scenic journey from cotton country to the wilderness, where he finds men of all colors working together to build a great railroad. In no time, John Henry becomes king of the railroad camps by driving more steel than any man alive. And, in an exciting contest that pits man against machine, he single-handedly out-performs a new-fangled steam drill. This rousing tale delivers an inspirational message about pride and perseverance.

The Sky Over Rebecca

The Sky Over Rebecca
Author: Matthew Fox
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2023-11-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1454951907

In this breath-taking debut novel, two worlds—and timelines—collide when ten-year-old Kara discovers mysterious footprints in the snow that lead her to another place entirely, perfect for fans of When You Reach Me and Echo. When mysterious footprints appear in the Stockholm snow, ten-year-old Kara attempts to discover where they’ve come from and who they belong to. They lead Kara to Rebecca, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl, and her younger brother Samuel. Before long Kara realizes Rebecca and Samuel are refugees from another time—World War II—who are trying to find their way home. Kara discovers that her friends are trapped in a time loop, and they must make it to the British plane that lands near their hideout in order to make it out alive. With unexpected help, Kara travels into the time split to help save her friends. Matthew Fox’s lyrical prose—both haunting and uplifting—invites readers into an otherworldly setting grounded in history.

The Everything Kids' Football Book, 8th Edition

The Everything Kids' Football Book, 8th Edition
Author: Greg Jacobs
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2024-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1507222890

Packed with fan favorite games and puzzles, inspirational player profiles, and instructions on how to play the game, The Everything Kids’ Football Book is returning for a new season with updated stats and an all-new section on flag football. Everything kids need to know about America’s favorite sport is in this updated edition of The Everything Kids’ Football Book, 8th Edition, including expanded information on flag football. In The Everything Kids’ Football Book, 8th Edition, young fans will find dozens of interactive puzzles and games and discover current stats for all of their favorite players and teams. This book introduces football fans of all ages to the various positions they can play, teaches them the rules and history of the game, and gives them tips and tricks to develop their skills. From the first Pop Warner fame to the latest Super Bowl, this book is sure to be a touchdown for both kids and parents.

The Almost Legendary Morris Sisters

The Almost Legendary Morris Sisters
Author: Julie Klam
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2021-08-10
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0735216444

A Washington Post best nonfiction book pick of 2021 “It is biography as an expression of love.” – The New York Times New York Times–bestselling author Julie Klam’s funny and moving story of the Morris sisters, distant relations with mysterious pasts. Ever since she was young, Julie Klam has been fascinated by the Morris sisters, cousins of her grandmother. According to family lore, early in the twentieth century the sisters’ parents decided to move the family from Eastern Europe to Los Angeles so their father could become a movie director. On the way, their pregnant mother went into labor in St. Louis, where the baby was born and where their mother died. The father left the children in an orphanage and promised to send for them when he settled in California—a promise he never kept. One of the Morris sisters later became a successful Wall Street trader and advised Franklin Roosevelt. The sisters lived together in New York City, none of them married or had children, and one even had an affair with J. P. Morgan. The stories of these independent women intrigued Klam, but as she delved into them to learn more, she realized that the tales were almost completely untrue. The Almost Legendary Morris Sisters is the revealing account of what Klam discovered about her family—and herself—as she dug into the past. The deeper she went into the lives of the Morris sisters, the slipperier their stories became. And the more questions she had about what actually happened to them, the more her opinion of them evolved. Part memoir and part confessional, and told with the wit and honesty that are hallmarks of Klam’s books, The Almost Legendary Morris Sisters is the fascinating and funny true story of one writer’s journey into her family’s past, the truths she brings to light, and what she learns about herself along the way.

The Making of an African American

The Making of an African American
Author: Legendary Topcatz
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021
Genre:
ISBN:

"An African American Children's Book For people with America Indian heritage. HAVE YOUR FAMILY EVER TOLD YOU YOU HAVE INDIAN HERITAGE?"--Amazon

The Kin-der-Kids

The Kin-der-Kids
Author:
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1980
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0486239187

Masterpiece of comic art. Strange group of enterprising youngsters travels around the world. All 31 strips in full color.