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Africville : a novel /

Colvin, Jeffrey,


"A ferociously talented writer makes his stunning debut with this richly woven tapestry, set in a small Nova Scotia town settled by former slaves, that depicts several generations of one family bound together and torn apart by blood, faith, time, and fate. Structured as a triptych, Africaville chronicles the lives of three generations of the Sebolt family--Kath Ella, her son Omar/Etienne, and her grandson Warner--whose lives unfold against the tumultuous events of the twentieth century from the Great Depression of the 1930s, through the social protests of the 1960s to the economic upheavals in the 1980s. A century earlier, Kath Ella's ancestors established a new home in Nova Scotia. Like her ancestors, Kath Ella's life is shaped by hardship--she struggles to conceive and to provide for her family during the long, bitter Canadian winters. She must also contend with the locals' lingering suspicions about the dark-skinned "outsiders" who live in their midst. Kath Ella's fierce love for her son, Omar, cannot help her overcome the racial prejudices that linger in this remote, tight-knit place. As he grows up, the rebellious Omar refutes the past and decides to break from the family, threatening to upend all that Kath Ella and her people have tried to build. Over the decades, each successive generation drifts further from Africaville, yet they take a piece of this indelible place with them as they make their way to Montreal, Vermont, and beyond, to the deep South of America. As it explores notions of identity, passing, cross-racial relationships, the importance of place, and the meaning of home, Africaville tells the larger story of the black experience in parts of Canada and the United States. Vibrant and lyrical, filled with colorful details, and told in a powerful, haunting voice, this extraordinary novel--as atmospheric and steeped in history as The Known World, Barracoon, The Underground Railroad, and The Twelve Tribes of Hattie--is a landmark work from a sure-to-be major literary talent"--
Date Published:2019

"A ferociously talented writer makes his stunning debut with this richly woven tapestry, set in a small Nova Scotia town settled by former slaves, that depicts several generations of one family bound together and torn apart by blood, faith, time, and fate. Structured as a triptych, Africaville chronicles the lives of three generations of the Sebolt family--Kath Ella, her son Omar/Etienne, and her grandson Warner--whose lives unfold against the tumultuous events of the twentieth century from the Great Depression of the 1930s, through the social protests of the 1960s to the economic upheavals in the 1980s. A century earlier, Kath Ella's ancestors established a new home in Nova Scotia. Like her ancestors, Kath Ella's life is shaped by hardship--she struggles to conceive and to provide for her family during the long, bitter Canadian winters. She must also contend with the locals' lingering suspicions about the dark-skinned "outsiders" who live in their midst. Kath Ella's fierce love for her son, Omar, cannot help her overcome the racial prejudices that linger in this remote, tight-knit place. As he grows up, the rebellious Omar refutes the past and decides to break from the family, threatening to upend all that Kath Ella and her people have tried to build. Over the decades, each successive generation drifts further from Africaville, yet they take a piece of this indelible place with them as they make their way to Montreal, Vermont, and beyond, to the deep South of America. As it explores notions of identity, passing, cross-racial relationships, the importance of place, and the meaning of home, Africaville tells the larger story of the black experience in parts of Canada and the United States. Vibrant and lyrical, filled with colorful details, and told in a powerful, haunting voice, this extraordinary novel--as atmospheric and steeped in history as The Known World, Barracoon, The Underground Railroad, and The Twelve Tribes of Hattie--is a landmark work from a sure-to-be major literary talent"--

Date Published:2019

Futures 2026 : a compilation of short stories from young writers from around the world

Gehring, Nico Cordonier


Futures 2026, published by the Voices of Future Generations Children’s Initiative, brings together 30 award-winning short stories by young writers from six continents, alongside artwork, articles, and photography from contributors aged 8-18 worldwide. Now in its second edition, the anthology explores urgent global challenges, from climate action and clean water to gender equality, cultural identity, and social justice, through powerful, youth-driven storytelling. These stories transform complex issues into lived experiences, following young protagonists who protect ecosystems, defend their rights, and reimagine their communities. Across the collection, themes of environmental stewardship, Indigenous identity, technology, and justice emerge, often led by courageous young girls and grounded in intergenerational knowledge. Together, they show that meaningful change can begin with a single voice. Futures 2026 is more than a book; it is a global platform for youth perspectives and a call to action. Through storytelling and creativity, young people are shaping the conversation on sustainability and inspiring change at every level.
Date Published:2026

Futures 2026, published by the Voices of Future Generations Children’s Initiative, brings together 30 award-winning short stories by young writers from six continents, alongside artwork, articles, and photography from contributors aged 8-18 worldwide. Now in its second edition, the anthology explores urgent global challenges, from climate action and clean water to gender equality, cultural identity, and social justice, through powerful, youth-driven storytelling. These stories transform complex issues into lived experiences, following young protagonists who protect ecosystems, defend their rights, and reimagine their communities. Across the collection, themes of environmental stewardship, Indigenous identity, technology, and justice emerge, often led by courageous young girls and grounded in intergenerational knowledge. Together, they show that meaningful change can begin with a single voice. Futures 2026 is more than a book; it is a global platform for youth perspectives and a call to action. Through storytelling and creativity, young people are shaping the conversation on sustainability and inspiring change at every level.

Date Published:2026

Be yourself and other bad advice : a teen girl's guide to unlearning the rules /

Walker, Meredith (Cofounder of Smart Girls),


"The cofounder of Smart Girls helps teen girls dig deep, find what's important to them, and use their authenticity to make the world a better place"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

There's always next year

Johnson, Leah (Young adult author),


Told in two voices, Andy, a serious journalism student adamant about reinventing herself, and her influencer cousin, Dominique, who is on the verge of securing a major deal, navigate their own respective love stories over the New Year.
Date Published:2025

In the blood

Henry, April,


"Christy Ottaviano Books." When high school senior Tess turns eighteen, she takes a DNA test in hopes of finding her biological parents, but instead discovers links to a religious cult and the elusive Portland Phantom, a serial killer responsible for the deaths of seven young women.
Date Published:2026

You're never too much : poems for every emotion /

Castle, C. A.,


Dive into your emotions with 'You're Never Too Much', and know that it's OK to feel everything, always, all at once. This is a gift book containing poems that'll tap into every emotion - and empower you to feel them - from classic poetry, well loved poets and bold, new modern voices.
Date Published:2025

Superfudge

Blume, Judy.


Peter describes the highs and lows of life with his younger brother Fudge.
Date Published:1980

The treasure of the sea

Stilton, Thea.


Thea Stilton is a fictitious character. The underwater kingdom of Aquamarina is in trouble because the enchanted Music of the Sea has stopped playing--so Thea and the Thea Sisters, together with their friend Will Mystery set out on a dangerous mission to find the Sea Violin which will restore color and life to the Kingdom.
Date Published:2016

Thea Stilton and the Spanish dance mission.

Stilton, Thea.


At a festival in Spain, the Thea Sisters become involved in a mystery after a valuable fan is stolen. .
Date Published:2013

Bailey's visit

Hughes, Susan, 1960-


It's a new school year and things haven't been great for Kat so far. She's being teased, and her best friend Maya is in a different class. But things start to look up when her Aunt Jenn opens a kennel and dog-grooming salon, and the girls are allowed to help out with a puppy named Bailey! The girls do such a great job that Aunt Jenn asks them to come back and help again in the future. They decide to start a scrapbook of their favourite puppies so they can be ready for the day they get to adopt one themselves! .
Date Published:2013

It's a new school year and things haven't been great for Kat so far. She's being teased, and her best friend Maya is in a different class. But things start to look up when her Aunt Jenn opens a kennel and dog-grooming salon, and the girls are allowed to help out with a puppy named Bailey! The girls do such a great job that Aunt Jenn asks them to come back and help again in the future. They decide to start a scrapbook of their favourite puppies so they can be ready for the day they get to adopt one themselves! .

Date Published:2013

Black holes : the key to understanding the universe /

Cox, Brian, 1968-


"Originally published in the United Kingdom in 2022 by William Collins, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers"--Title page verso. A brief history of black holes -- Unifying space and time -- Bringing infinity to a finite place -- Warping spacetime -- Into the black hole -- White holes and wormholes -- The Kerr wonderland -- Real black holes from collapsing stars -- Black hole thermodynamics -- Hawking radiation -- Spaghettified and vaporised -- The sound of one hand clapping -- The world as a hologram -- Islands in the stream -- The perfect code. "At the heart of our galaxy lies a monster four million times more massive than the Sun. Within its domain, space and time are so warped that no light escapes. According to Einstein, here lies the end of time. According to twenty-first century physics, the reality may be far more bizarre. Meet the most extraordinary object in the universe: the black hole ... In this groundbreaking book, acclaimed physicists Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw take you to the edge of our understanding of black holes; a scientific journey to the research frontier spanning a century of physics, from Einstein to Hawking and beyond"--Dust jacket flap.
Date Published:2022

"Originally published in the United Kingdom in 2022 by William Collins, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers"--Title page verso. A brief history of black holes -- Unifying space and time -- Bringing infinity to a finite place -- Warping spacetime -- Into the black hole -- White holes and wormholes -- The Kerr wonderland -- Real black holes from collapsing stars -- Black hole thermodynamics -- Hawking radiation -- Spaghettified and vaporised -- The sound of one hand clapping -- The world as a hologram -- Islands in the stream -- The perfect code. "At the heart of our galaxy lies a monster four million times more massive than the Sun. Within its domain, space and time are so warped that no light escapes. According to Einstein, here lies the end of time. According to twenty-first century physics, the reality may be far more bizarre. Meet the most extraordinary object in the universe: the black hole ... In this groundbreaking book, acclaimed physicists Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw take you to the edge of our understanding of black holes; a scientific journey to the research frontier spanning a century of physics, from Einstein to Hawking and beyond"--Dust jacket flap.

Date Published:2022