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The Bard and the Book

How the First Folio Saved the Plays of William Shakespeare from Oblivion

by Ann Bausum ...

Illustrated by Marta Sevilla ...

The unlikely true story of why we know the name William Shakespeare today, and the four-hundred-year-old book that made it possible.Four hundred years ago, no one bothered to write down the exact words of stage plays. Characters’ lines were scribbled on small rolls of paper (as in, an actor’s role) and passed around, but no master script was saved for the future. The main reason we’ve heard of ... Read more

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The unlikely true story of why we know the name William Shakespeare today, and the four-hundred-year-old book that made it possible.Four hundred years ago, no one bothered to write down the exact words of stage plays. Characters’ lines were scribbled on small rolls of paper (as in, an actor’s role) and passed around, but no master script was saved for the future. The main reason we’ve heard of
... Read more

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White Lies

How the South Lost the Civil War, Then Rewrote the History

by Ann Bausum ...

This powerful and unflinching examination of racism in America by award-winning historian Ann Bausum deconstructs the warped history of the Civil War, perfect for fans of STAMPED FROM THE BEGINNING and JUST MERCY.Warning: This is not your average U.S. history book.After the Civil War, the Confederates may have laid down their arms, but they were far from accepting defeat. By warping the narrative ... Read more

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This powerful and unflinching examination of racism in America by award-winning historian Ann Bausum deconstructs the warped history of the Civil War, perfect for fans of STAMPED FROM THE BEGINNING and JUST MERCY.Warning: This is not your average U.S. history book.After the Civil War, the Confederates may have laid down their arms, but they were far from accepting defeat. By warping the narrative
... Read more
Marching to the Mountaintop

How Poverty, Labor Fights and Civil Rights Set the Stage for Martin Luther King Jr's Final Hours

by Ann Bausum ...

In early 1968 the grisly on-the-job deaths of two African-American sanitation workers in Memphis, Tennessee, prompted an extended strike by that city's segregated force of trash collectors. Workers sought union protection, higher wages, improved safety, and the integration of their work force. Their work stoppage became a part of the larger civil rights movement and drew an impressive array of ... Read more

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In early 1968 the grisly on-the-job deaths of two African-American sanitation workers in Memphis, Tennessee, prompted an extended strike by that city's segregated force of trash collectors. Workers sought union protection, higher wages, improved safety, and the integration of their work force. Their work stoppage became a part of the larger civil rights movement and drew an impressive array of
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Stonewall: Breaking Out in the Fight for Gay Rights

by Ann Bausum ...

That’s the Stonewall.The Stonewall Inn.Pay attention.History walks through that door.In 1969 being gay in the United States was a criminal offense. It meant living a closeted life or surviving on the fringes of society. People went to jail, lost jobs, and were disowned by their families for being gay. Most doctors considered homosexuality a mental illness. There were few safe havens. The Stonewall ... Read more

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That’s the Stonewall.The Stonewall Inn.Pay attention.History walks through that door.In 1969 being gay in the United States was a criminal offense. It meant living a closeted life or surviving on the fringes of society. People went to jail, lost jobs, and were disowned by their families for being gay. Most doctors considered homosexuality a mental illness. There were few safe havens. The Stonewall
... Read more
VIRAL: The Fight Against AIDS in America

by Ann Bausum ...

**An essential read for young adults seeking to understand a pivotal chapter in American LGBTQ history.“Enlightening, inspiring, and moving.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Bausum writes with the precision of a journalist . . . her observations and her conclusions about the persecution and resilience of the LGBTQ community all the more powerful.”—The Horn Book, starred review“Bausum paints a vivid ... Read more

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**An essential read for young adults seeking to understand a pivotal chapter in American LGBTQ history.“Enlightening, inspiring, and moving.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Bausum writes with the precision of a journalist . . . her observations and her conclusions about the persecution and resilience of the LGBTQ community all the more powerful.”—The Horn Book, starred review“Bausum paints a vivid
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The March Against Fear

The Last Great Walk of the Civil Rights Movement and the Emergence of Black Power

by Ann Bausum ...

James Meredith's 1966 march in Mississippi began as one man's peaceful protest for voter registration and became one of the South's most important demonstrations of the civil rights movement. It brought together leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Stokely Carmichael, who formed an unlikely alliance that resulted in the Black Power movement, which ushered in a new era in the fight for equality ... Read more

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James Meredith's 1966 march in Mississippi began as one man's peaceful protest for voter registration and became one of the South's most important demonstrations of the civil rights movement. It brought together leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Stokely Carmichael, who formed an unlikely alliance that resulted in the Black Power movement, which ushered in a new era in the fight for equality
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Sergeant Stubby

How a Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole the Heart of a Nation

by Ann Bausum ...

Meet Sergeant Stubby: World War I dog veteran, decorated war hero, American icon, and above all, man's best friend. Stubby's story begins in 1917 when America is about to enter the war. A stowaway dog befriends Private James Robert "Bob" Conroy at the Connecticut National Guard camp at Yale University and the two become inseparable. Stubby also wins over the commanding officer and is soon made an ... Read more

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Meet Sergeant Stubby: World War I dog veteran, decorated war hero, American icon, and above all, man's best friend. Stubby's story begins in 1917 when America is about to enter the war. A stowaway dog befriends Private James Robert "Bob" Conroy at the Connecticut National Guard camp at Yale University and the two become inseparable. Stubby also wins over the commanding officer and is soon made an
... Read more
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Freedom Riders

John Lewis and Jim Zwerg on the Front Lines of the Civil Rights Movement

by Ann Bausum ...

Narrated by Cecelia Riddett ...

Unabridged

1 hour 28 min

It was 1961. John Lewis and Jim Zwerg are two young men boarding a bus and heading south for Montgomery, Alabama and the thick of the brewing Civil Rights struggle. They are idealists, committed to justice and equality and full of hope for change. This is their Freedom Ride. Arriving in town, suddenly they find themselves helpless in the clutches of an angry white mob armed with bats, chains, and ... Read more

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It was 1961. John Lewis and Jim Zwerg are two young men boarding a bus and heading south for Montgomery, Alabama and the thick of the brewing Civil Rights struggle. They are idealists, committed to justice and equality and full of hope for change. This is their Freedom Ride. Arriving in town, suddenly they find themselves helpless in the clutches of an angry white mob armed with bats, chains, and
... Read more
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VIRAL: The Fight Against AIDS in America

by Ann Bausum ...

Narrated by Ann Bausum, Vikas Adam ...

Unabridged

4 hours 24 min

**An essential read for young adults seeking to understand a pivotal chapter in American LGBTQ history.“Enlightening, inspiring, and moving.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Bausum writes with the precision of a journalist . . . her observations and her conclusions about the persecution and resilience of the LGBTQ community all the more powerful.”—The Horn Book, starred review“Bausum paints a vivid ... Read more

$15.00 USD

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**An essential read for young adults seeking to understand a pivotal chapter in American LGBTQ history.“Enlightening, inspiring, and moving.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Bausum writes with the precision of a journalist . . . her observations and her conclusions about the persecution and resilience of the LGBTQ community all the more powerful.”—The Horn Book, starred review“Bausum paints a vivid
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Denied, Detained, Deported

by Ann Bausum ...

Narrated by Richard Poe ...

Unabridged

1 hour 36 min

With painstaking research, an unerring eye for just the right illustration, and her unique narrative style, award-winning author Ann Bausum makes the history of immigration in America come alive for young people. The story of America has always been shaped by people from all corners of the Earth who came in search of a better life and a brighter future. Immigration remains one of the critical ... Read more

$8.99 USD

With painstaking research, an unerring eye for just the right illustration, and her unique narrative style, award-winning author Ann Bausum makes the history of immigration in America come alive for young people. The story of America has always been shaped by people from all corners of the Earth who came in search of a better life and a brighter future. Immigration remains one of the critical
... Read more
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Ensnared in the Wolf's Lair

Inside the 1944 Plot to Kill Hitler and the Ghost Children of His Revenge

by Ann Bausum ...

Narrated by Rachel Botchan ...

Unabridged

2 hours 52 min

During the summer of 1944, a secretive network of German officers and civilians conspired to assassinate Adolf Hitler. But their plot to attack the dictator at his Wolf’s Lair compound failed, and an enraged Hitler demanded revenge. The resultwas a systematic rampage of punishment that ensnared not only those who had tried to topple the regime but their far-flung family members too. Within weeks, ... Read more

$10.99 USD

During the summer of 1944, a secretive network of German officers and civilians conspired to assassinate Adolf Hitler. But their plot to attack the dictator at his Wolf’s Lair compound failed, and an enraged Hitler demanded revenge. The resultwas a systematic rampage of punishment that ensnared not only those who had tried to topple the regime but their far-flung family members too. Within weeks,
... Read more
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The Bard and the Book

How the First Folio Saved the Plays of William Shakespeare from Oblivion

by Ann Bausum ...

Narrated by Ann Bausum, Sean Patrick Hopkins ...

Unabridged

1 hour 21 min

The unlikely true story of why we know the name William Shakespeare today, and the four-hundred-year-old book that made it possible.Four hundred years ago, no one bothered to write down the exact words of stage plays. Characters’ lines were scribbled on small rolls of paper (as in, an actor’s role) and passed around, but no master script was saved for the future. The main reason we’ve heard of ... Read more

$11.99 USD

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The unlikely true story of why we know the name William Shakespeare today, and the four-hundred-year-old book that made it possible.Four hundred years ago, no one bothered to write down the exact words of stage plays. Characters’ lines were scribbled on small rolls of paper (as in, an actor’s role) and passed around, but no master script was saved for the future. The main reason we’ve heard of
... Read more

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