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A social activist, journalist, public theologian, and international speaker who has become a powerful and brilliant voice of her generation offers a bold path to liberation and healing for people of African descent struggling in the shadows of the American Dream.
The United States is at a critical juncture in its history. Not since the 1960s has the nation been so racially divided. White supremacy remains America's Achilles' heel--a moral failure that haunts us and holds us back from being the great nation we profess. For centuries, people of African descent have endured unimaginable hatred and discrimination which has manifested in pain and trauma passed from generation to generation. To break free from this historical cycle of suffering and be truly free at last, Black and brown people must reimagine ourselves, our communities, this country, and our relationship to Africa.
Weaving storytelling, socioeconomic analysis, and cultural criticism with the spiritual and political threads of liberation theology and Pan Africanism, Imagine Freedom empowers us to begin the difficult but necessary work of decolonizing our minds and overcoming the lies we have been told about ourselves for centuries. Sobering and inspiring, filled with despair and hope, Rahiel Tesfamariam dares us to see the world through a larger historical and global lens-- to understand how our quests for freedom and healing are intrinsically connected to our past, present, and future. By widening our vision, we discover new ways of imagining self, community, nation, and world, and most importantly, a new way to achieve the freedom that has been too long denied.
On the fiery hot sun
Burned a mother solar flare
And her little flare, one.
"Sizzle," said the mother.
"I sizzle," said the one.
So they sizzled and they popped
On the fiery, hot sun. Based on the poem "Over in the Meadow," this galactic counting book guides readers from the sun all the way to the far reaches of our solar system with adorably anthropomorphized planets by illustrator Susanna Covelli. Parents or older readers will love the added fun facts on each page for even more information about the different celestial bodies, their moons, and their orbits.
In this thoughtful book, Stephen Carter, whose 1993 book "The Culture of Disbelief" changed the way we talk about the role of religion in American life, turns his critical eye to the mystery of why the virtue of integrity holds such sway over the American political imagination. Why do we care more about winning than about playing by the rules? What are our rules about following the rules? What are our rules about breaking them? He explains why integrity is first in importance among the elements of good character, as well as why it is so hard to attain. By weaving together insights from philosophy, theology, history, and law, along with examples drawn from current events and a dose of personal experience, Carter offers a vision of integrity that has implications for everything from marriage and politics to professional football. He discusses the difficulties involved in trying to legislate integrity as well as the possibilities for teaching it.
Like Carter's earlier books, "Integrity" is at once provocative and witty, sober and inspiring. The first in a trilogy of books on the most important elements of the character of the good citizen, "Integrity" presents a frank examination of the national mood and concludes that unless we find ways to place integrity at the center of both our private and public lives, the American idea may crumble -- and the greatness of our democracy along with it.
Acclaimed creator Elise Gravel (Killer Underwear Invasion!, This is My Brain!) uses her trademark humor and punchy art to explore the fascinating human body.
There are all kinds of bodies. They come in different shapes and colors. They can do different things. Your body is your best friend. And EVERY body needs to be respected. In this seriously funny book, Elise Gravel celebrates bodies of all kinds and reminds readers that no matter what body we have, it works hard for us and needs to be treated with kindness. Through simple, straightforward text and humorous, brightly colored illustrations, readers are introduced to bodies of every shape, size, and color, showcasing the variety and beauty of us all.ENTERTAINING & EDUCATIONAL: While the subject is serious, the funny text and pictures will tickle any reader's funny bone.
STAND-OUT ART & DESIGN: Elise Gravel's distinctive comic-style art and unique talent for addressing important themes in simple and hilarious ways make this topic accessible and entertaining. A wonderful nonfiction addition to any young reader's library! AGE APPROPRIATE: Through quirky monster characters, this book celebrates the unique shapes, sizes, and abilities of every body. A fun, empowering way to teach kids about body positivity and respect!Perfect for: