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Peaceful Neighbor

Discovering the Countercultural Mister Rogers

by Michael G. Long ...

Narrated by George Newbern ...

Unabridged

8 hours 1 min

Fred Rogers was one of the most radical pacifists of contemporary history. We do not usually think of him as radical, partly because he wore colorful, soft sweaters made by his mother. Nor do we usually imagine him as a pacifist; that adjective seems way too political to describe the host of a children’s program known for its focus on feelings. We have restricted Fred Rogers to the realm of ... Read more

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Fred Rogers was one of the most radical pacifists of contemporary history. We do not usually think of him as radical, partly because he wore colorful, soft sweaters made by his mother. Nor do we usually imagine him as a pacifist; that adjective seems way too political to describe the host of a children’s program known for its focus on feelings. We have restricted Fred Rogers to the realm of
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Marshalling Justice

The Early Civil Rights Letters of Thurgood Marshall

by Michael G. Long ...

"[An] important collection….Michael G. Long deserves high praise indeed for unearthing [Marshall's letters] and bringing them to light."—Wil HaygoodCollected together for the first time in Marshalling Justice, here are selected letters written by one of the most influential and important activists in the American Civil Rights movement: the brilliant legal mind and footsoldier for justice and ... Read more

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"[An] important collection….Michael G. Long deserves high praise indeed for unearthing [Marshall's letters] and bringing them to light."—Wil HaygoodCollected together for the first time in Marshalling Justice, here are selected letters written by one of the most influential and important activists in the American Civil Rights movement: the brilliant legal mind and footsoldier for justice and
... Read more
Unstoppable

How Bayard Rustin Organized the 1963 March on Washington

by Michael G. Long ...

Illustrated by Bea Jackson ...

This powerful and triumphant picture book biography tells the story of how openly gay civil rights leader Bayard Rustin defied prejudice as he planned and organized the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.*An ALA Rainbow List Selection*WINNER, Best Illustrations - Black Kidlit Awards*****Bank Street College's Best Books of the Year List 2024... ... Read more

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This powerful and triumphant picture book biography tells the story of how openly gay civil rights leader Bayard Rustin defied prejudice as he planned and organized the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.*An ALA Rainbow List Selection*WINNER, Best Illustrations - Black Kidlit Awards*****Bank Street College's Best Books of the Year List 2024...
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Rebellious

The Story of Keith Haring in 12 Pictures

by Michael G. Long ...

A riveting biography of Keith Haring that centers his life, politics, and activism around twelve of his most significant paintings.As an artist and activist, one theme remained a constant throughout Keith Haring’s life: rebellion. In this young adult biography, acclaimed author Michael G. Long examines Haring’s upbringing and career through this lens: hosting queer people and people of color at ... Read more

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A riveting biography of Keith Haring that centers his life, politics, and activism around twelve of his most significant paintings.As an artist and activist, one theme remained a constant throughout Keith Haring’s life: rebellion. In this young adult biography, acclaimed author Michael G. Long examines Haring’s upbringing and career through this lens: hosting queer people and people of color at
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Jovian

by Michael G. Long ...

It has been hundreds of years since the human race departed Earth and spread among the stars. In that time it has colonized many worlds and star systems. Humans first encountered extraterrestrial life in the most unlikely of places, the atmosphere of gas giants. As humanity expanded they were surprised to find this same species of life inhabiting almost all similar planets across distant star ... Read more

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It has been hundreds of years since the human race departed Earth and spread among the stars. In that time it has colonized many worlds and star systems. Humans first encountered extraterrestrial life in the most unlikely of places, the atmosphere of gas giants. As humanity expanded they were surprised to find this same species of life inhabiting almost all similar planets across distant star
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Fight AIDS!

How Activism, Art, and Protest Changed the Course of a Deadly Epidemic and Reshaped a Nation

by Michael G. Long ...

Acclaimed author Michael G. Long tells the story of the devastating AIDS crisis and the trailblazing activists who fought for dignity, compassion, and treatment.Act up! Fight back! Fight AIDS!This was the slogan for ACT UP—or AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power—an activist organization that emerged in the 1980s during the height of the AIDS epidemic. The group was loud, direct, and confrontational as ... Read more

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Acclaimed author Michael G. Long tells the story of the devastating AIDS crisis and the trailblazing activists who fought for dignity, compassion, and treatment.Act up! Fight back! Fight AIDS!This was the slogan for ACT UP—or AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power—an activist organization that emerged in the 1980s during the height of the AIDS epidemic. The group was loud, direct, and confrontational as
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42 Today

Jackie Robinson and His Legacy

by MichaeL G Long, Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, David McMahon ...

"Essays on the baseball great's impact on American society . . . A successful attempt to give a towering cultural figure his due beyond the baselines." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Before the United States Supreme Court ruled against segregation in public schools, and before Rosa Parks refused to surrender her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, Jackie Robinson walked onto the diamond on April 15 ... Read more

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"Essays on the baseball great's impact on American society . . . A successful attempt to give a towering cultural figure his due beyond the baselines." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Before the United States Supreme Court ruled against segregation in public schools, and before Rosa Parks refused to surrender her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, Jackie Robinson walked onto the diamond on April 15
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Three Lines in a Circle

The Exciting Life of the Peace Symbol

by Michael G. Long ...

Illustrated by Carlos Vélez ...

One line straight down. One line to the right. One line to the left, then a circle. That was all—just three lines in a circle.This bold picture book tells the story of the peace symbol—designed in 1958 by a London activist protesting nuclear weapons—and how it inspired people all over the world. Depicting the symbol's travels from peace marches and liberation movements to the end of apartheid and ... Read more

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One line straight down. One line to the right. One line to the left, then a circle. That was all—just three lines in a circle.This bold picture book tells the story of the peace symbol—designed in 1958 by a London activist protesting nuclear weapons—and how it inspired people all over the world. Depicting the symbol's travels from peace marches and liberation movements to the end of apartheid and
... Read more
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Fight AIDS!

How Activism, Art, and Protest Changed the Course of a Deadly Epidemic and Reshaped a Nation

by Michael G. Long ...

Narrated by Daniel Henning ...

Unabridged

5 hours 8 min

Acclaimed author Michael G. Long tells the story of the devastating AIDS crisis and the trailblazing activists who fought for dignity, compassion, and treatment.Act up! Fight back! Fight AIDS!This was the slogan for ACT UP—or AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power—an activist organization that emerged in the 1980s during the height of the AIDS epidemic. The group was loud, direct, and confrontational as ... Read more

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Acclaimed author Michael G. Long tells the story of the devastating AIDS crisis and the trailblazing activists who fought for dignity, compassion, and treatment.Act up! Fight back! Fight AIDS!This was the slogan for ACT UP—or AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power—an activist organization that emerged in the 1980s during the height of the AIDS epidemic. The group was loud, direct, and confrontational as
... Read more

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The Molecule of More

How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity--and Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race

by Daniel Z. Lieberman, Michael E. Long ...

2020 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Winner — Science Category2018 Forward Indies Finalist — Psychology CategoryWhy are we obsessed with the things we want only to be bored when we get them? Why is addiction perfectly logical to an addict? Why does love change so quickly from passion to indifference? Why are some people die-hard liberals and others hardcore conservatives?... ... Read more

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2020 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Winner — Science Category2018 Forward Indies Finalist — Psychology CategoryWhy are we obsessed with the things we want only to be bored when we get them? Why is addiction perfectly logical to an addict? Why does love change so quickly from passion to indifference? Why are some people die-hard liberals and others hardcore conservatives?...
... Read more
Call Him Jack

The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter

by Yohuru Williams, Michael G. Long ...

Discover the remarkable life of Jackie Robinson, a relentless fighter for Black justice and civil rights, in this enthralling biography that goes beyond baseball.According to Martin Luther King, Jr., Jackie Robinson was "a sit-inner before the sit-ins, a freedom rider before the Freedom Rides." Hank Aaron declared Robinson a leader of the Black Power movement before there was a Black Power ... Read more

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Discover the remarkable life of Jackie Robinson, a relentless fighter for Black justice and civil rights, in this enthralling biography that goes beyond baseball.According to Martin Luther King, Jr., Jackie Robinson was "a sit-inner before the sit-ins, a freedom rider before the Freedom Rides." Hank Aaron declared Robinson a leader of the Black Power movement before there was a Black Power
... Read more

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Troublemaker for Justice

The Story of Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the March on Washington

by Jacqueline Houtman, Walter Neagle, Michael G. Long ...

Chosen a Best Children's Book of the Year by the Bank Street Center!Voted a Best Book of the Year by School Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews!A biography for younger readers about one of the most influential activists of our time, who was an early advocate for African Americans and for gay rights."Bayard had an unshakable optimism, nerves of steel, and, most importantly, a faith that if the cause ... Read more

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Chosen a Best Children's Book of the Year by the Bank Street Center!Voted a Best Book of the Year by School Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews!A biography for younger readers about one of the most influential activists of our time, who was an early advocate for African Americans and for gay rights."Bayard had an unshakable optimism, nerves of steel, and, most importantly, a faith that if the cause
... Read more

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