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Blending stark realism with the surreal and fantastic, Eve L. Ewings narrative takes us from the streets of 1990s Chicago to an unspecified future, deftly navigating the boundaries of space, time, and reality. Ewing imagines familiar figures in magical circumstancesblues legend Koko Taylor is a tall-tale hero; LeBron James travels through time and encounters his teenage self. She identifies everyday objectshair moisturizer, a spiral notebookas precious...
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NPR Best Books of 2019
Chicago Tribune Best Books of 2019
Chicago Review of Books Best Poetry Book of 2019
O Magazine Best Books by Women of Summer 2019
The Millions Must-Read Poetry of June 2019
LitHub Most Anticipated Reads of Summer 2019
The Chicago Race Riot of 1919, the most intense of the riots comprising the nation's Red Summer, has shaped the last century but is not widely
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"Riri Williams has been dealing with a lot close to home, but now she is going global! From the Sanctum Santorum to Wakanda, Riri teams up with some of your favorite Marvel characters as she follows the trail of Midnight's Fire. But what does the mysterious Ten Rings organization have planned for Ironheart?" --Provided by publisher.
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"Riri Williams steps boldly out of Tony Stark's shadow to forge her own future! When one of Spider-Man's old foes holds a group of world leaders hostage, Ironheart must step up her game. Luckily, Riri has a will of steel, a heart of iron and a new A.I. on her side! Unluckily, the search for a kidnapped friend will send her stumbling into an ancient power - and it's deadly! Plus, when Miles Morales goes missing, who better to search for him than his...
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Examines the current state of the public school system in Chicago as well as profiling individual schools, arguing that far from being buildings full of failure, schools should instead be seen as integral parts of their neighborhoods, serving to bring together their communities, and serve as the focal point for making lasting memories for their students. Discusses the fallout and effect of then-mayor Rahm Emanuel's decision to close a wave of public...
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"In all the Marvel-Verse, few young minds are more brilliant than that of teen genius Riri Williams! Inspired by Tony Stark, Riri built her own invincible suit of armor - but she soon stepped out of Stark's shadow to forge her own future as the heroic Ironheart! Can Riri combine her studies at M.I.T. with her extracurricular activities - by which we mean taking down super-villains like the acoustic menace Clash? Plus: Ironheart shares an adventure...
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"A secret from Wakanda's past threatens to destroy its future! Crimelord Baba Nkisu has summoned the deadly killer known as Kivu'Ma - but he may have gotten more than he bargained for. T'Challa must defend Wakanda from a dark power unleashed, and the only key to victory is buried in the nation's past. But Kivu'Ma's devastation leaves the Panther - and all of Birnin T'Chaka - badly shaken! Meanwhile, Beisa enlists Black Panther's help in her ongoing...
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"A king without a crown! Banished from the throne, a fugitive in his own homeland, T'Challa still can't leave Wakanda without its sworn protector. With a new costume and fresh purpose to match, the Black Panther stalks the streets and shadows of the city that bears his father's name, Birnin T'Chaka. Some people, though, aren't happy with the rumors that he's in town--including the alluring thief called Beisa! Fortunately, some new allies and familiar...
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"In the wake of a devastating tragedy, the United States passes a law outlawing teenage super heroes! The crackdown has begun -and the lives of Marvel's next generation will never be the same again. This new law goes against everything that Ms. Marvel, Nova and Spider-Man founded the Champions for...and they know that the world still needs heroes. They won't go down without a fight! But as a group of teen vigilantes gathers to plan their next move,...
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It's up to Photon to put the universe back together! From the New Orleans Harbor Patrol to the Avengers, the Ultimates and beyond - Monica Rambeau, the hero known as Photon, has been a leader and team player her entire life. Now, as Monica faces a reality-shattering crisis in her first-ever solo series, readers will explore the outer reaches and wildest vagaries of the Marvel Universe through the eyes of one of its most powerful heroes! Charged with...
13) Change the game
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High school star athlete Colin Kaepernick is at a crossroads in life. Heavily scouted by colleges and MLB as a baseball pitcher, he has a bright future ahead of him as a highly touted prospect. Everyone from his parents to his teachers and coaches are in agreement on his future. Colin feels differently. Colin isn't excited about baseball. In the words of five-time all-star MLB player Adam Jones, “Baseball is a white man's game.” Colin looks up...
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"Whoever controls our memories controls the future. Janelle Monáe and an incredible array of talented collaborating creators have written a collection of tales comprising the bold vision and powerful themes that have made Monáe such a compelling and celebrated storyteller. Dirty Computer introduced a world in which thoughts-as a means of self-conception-could be controlled or erased by a select few. And whether human, A.I., or other, your life...
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"Kamala Khan steps into the starring role of one of Marvel's all-time classic comic book titles - yes, she's putting the 'Ms.' into Marvel Team-Up! And, fittingly, the ever-sociable Spider-Man swings by to hand over the mantle! After a science demonstration at Empire State University goes awry, Ms. Marvel and Spidey find themselves tangled up in the same chaotic adventure. Is it destiny? Or disaster?! And can the two heroes put their heads together...
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"In an age of confusion, fear, and loss, Hanif Abdurraqib's is a voice that matters. Whether he's attending a Bruce Springsteen concert the day after visiting Michael Brown's grave, or discussing public displays of affection at a Carly Rae Jepsen show, he writes with a poignancy and magnetism that resonates profoundly. In essays that have been published by the New York Times, MTV, and Pitchfork, among others--along with original, previously unreleased...
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* 2018 "12 best books to give this holiday season" —TODAY (Elizabeth Acevedo)
* A "Best Book of 2017" —Rolling Stone (2018), NPR, Buzzfeed, Paste Magazine, Esquire, Chicago Tribune, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, CBC, Stereogum, National Post, Entropy, Heavy, Book Riot, Chicago Review of Books, The Los Angeles Review, Michigan Daily
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"Ms. Marvel's powers are back in order! But that doesn't mean things will get any simpler in Kamala Khan's life. Her past is about to collide with her future, as shocking revelations change everything! It's a good thing that Kamala's closest friends Bruno, Nakia and Zoe are there for her as an era comes to an end! Then, a time-traveling Kamala shares an encounter with Carol Danvers...back when Carol herself was Ms. Marvel! And the team-ups don't end...
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The NAACP co-founder, civil rights activist, educator, and journalist recounts her public and private life in this classic memoir.
Born to enslaved parents, Ida B. Wells was a pioneer of investigative journalism, a crusader against lynching, and a tireless advocate for suffrage, both for women and for African Americans. She co-founded the NAACP, started the Alpha Suffrage Club in Chicago, and was a leader in the early civil rights movement,...
Born to enslaved parents, Ida B. Wells was a pioneer of investigative journalism, a crusader against lynching, and a tireless advocate for suffrage, both for women and for African Americans. She co-founded the NAACP, started the Alpha Suffrage Club in Chicago, and was a leader in the early civil rights movement,...