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  • A Ride to Remember

    A Civil Rights Story

    by Sharon Langley, Amy Nathan ...
    Illustrated by Floyd Cooper ...
    The true story of how a 1963 ride on a carousel in Maryland made a powerful Civil Rights statement.A Ride to Remember tells how a community came together—both black and white—to make a change. When Sharon Langley was born in the early 1960s, many amusement parks were segregated, and African-American families were not allowed entry. This book reveals how in the summer of 1963, due to demonstrations ... Read more

    $14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Music Parents' Survival Guide

    A Parent-to-Parent Conversation

    by Amy Nathan ...
    This book of parent-to-parent advice aims to encourage, support, and bolster the morale of one of music's most important back-up sections: music parents. Within these pages, more than 150 veteran music parents contribute their experiences, reflections, warnings, and helpful suggestions for how to walk the music-parenting tightrope: how to be supportive but not overbearing, and how to encourage ... Read more

    $24.69 USD

  • Riding into History

    The Surprising Story of Sarah Keys Evans and the Fight to Desegregate Bus Travel

    by Amy Nathan ...
    As a member of the integrated Women’s Army Corps, Private First Class Sarah Keys served her country as a receptionist at Fort Dix, New Jersey. When she boarded a bus home to North Carolina in 1952, she never expected to be arrested and charged with disorderly conduct for refusing to move to the rear so a white Marine could take her seat. Her landmark 1955 Civil Rights victory, “Sarah Keys v. ... Read more

    $21.59 USD

  • Together, 2nd Edition: An Inspiring Response to the "Separate-But-Equal" Supreme Court Decision that Divided America

    by Amy Nathan ...
    The inspiring story of how Keith Plessy and Phoebe Ferguson, descendants of key figures in the infamous Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson, have come together to fight for racial equality.Keith Plessy and Phoebe Ferguson were both born in New Orleans in 1957. Sixty-five years earlier, in 1892, a member of each of their families met in a Louisiana courtroom when Judge John Howard Ferguson found ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Together

    An Inspiring Response to the “Separate-But-Equal” Supreme Court Decision that Divided America

    by Amy Nathan ...
    "An ambitious account of the legacies of Plessy and Ferguson . . . Undeniably timely and representative of the necessary work ahead."―Kirkus Reviews“Amy Nathan’s well-researched and beautifully written book makes clear the history of racism that has kept Black people separate and unequal in U.S. society for so long―and how we today can work to chart a new future. The friendship between Keith ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Meet the Musicians

    From Prodigies (or not) to Pros

    by Amy Nathan ...
    The musicians of the New York Philharmonic were kids once too!How does a kid who just wants to play baseball make the transition to creating beautiful music?Musicians from many different sections of the New York Philharmonic share how they became involved in music as kids and how their careers have progressed since then. They also have some helpful advice, such as• break down pieces you're ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Meet the Dancers

    From Ballet, Broadway, and Beyond

    by Amy Nathan ...
    Lots of kids enjoy dancing, but what motivates them to push past the sore muscles, early-morning technique classes, and crazy schedule required to become a professional dancer? In this book, dancers from many backgrounds talk about their different paths to success in ballet, modern, jazz, Broadway, and hiphop.They also share advice and helpful tips, such as:• practice interpreting the music and ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Making Time for Making Music

    How to Bring Music into Your Busy Life

    by Amy Nathan ...
    Are you a former music-maker who yearns to return to music, but aren't sure where to begin? Or are you a person who never played music as a child but you are now curious about trying? You're not alone. Many adults who used to play an instrument haven't touched it in years because either they can't find the time to practice, are afraid their skills are too rusty, or are unsure of what kind of group ... Read more

    $21.89 USD

  • Round and Round Together

    Taking a Merry-Go-Round Ride into the Civil Rights Movement

    by Amy Nathan ...
    "A snapshot of the civil-rights movement in one city provides insight into the important role of individual communities as change moved through the country…a case study of how citizens of one city both precipitated and responded to the whirlwind of social change around them."—Kirkus Reviews"A profoundly moving tribute to the intrepid unsung heroes who risked their lives to help bring an end to ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • The Young Musician's Survival Guide

    Tips from Teens and Pros

    by Amy Nathan ...
    Learning to play an instrument can be fun and, at times, frustrating. This lively, accessible book helps young people cope with the difficulties involved in learning a new instrument and remaining dedicated to playing and practicing. Teens from renowned music programs - including the Juilliard School's Pre-College Program and Boston University's Tanglewood Institute - join pro musicians such as ... Read more

    $17.09 USD

  • Audiobook

    A Ride to Remember

    by Sharon Langley, Amy Nathan ...
    Narrated by Sharon Langley, Lovell Diggins, Janina Edwards ...

    Unabridged

    48 min

    When Sharon Langley was born in the early 1960s, many amusement parks were segregated, and African-American families were not allowed entry. This interesting tale reveals how in the summer of 1963, due to demonstrations and public protests, the Gwynn Oak Amusement Park in Maryland became desegregated and opened to all for the first time. Co-author Sharon Langley was the first African-American ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

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  • Practicing with Purpose

    An Indispensable Resource to Increase Musical Proficiency

    by David Kish ...
    (Meredith Music Resource). Now's the time to practice smarter, not harder. It's time to Practice with Purpose ! Practice is everything if you want to improve as a musician. But, what and how do you practice effectively and with efficiency? This book contains 50 easy-to-use strategies scientifically proven and field-tested to improve musical skills. It includes practice plans for every level with ... Read more

    $14.39 USD