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Format: 9 CDs (10 1/2 h)

ISBN: 978-0-307-94192-3

Series Statement: Listening Library

Note: Englisch

Language: English

Keywords: CD

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9781524736286 , 9781524736286

Content: " Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, the #1 New York Times bestseller from Colson Whitehead, a magnificent tour de force chronicling a young slave's adventures as she makes a desperate bid for freedom in the antebellum South Cora is a slave on a cotton plantation in Georgia. Life is hell for all the slaves, but especially bad for Cora,an outcast even among her fellow Africans, she is coming into womanhood—,here even greater pain awaits. When Caesar, a recent arrival from Virginia, tells her about the Underground Railroad, they decide to take a terrifying risk and escape. Matters do not go as planned—,ora kills a young white boy who tries to capture her. Though they manage to find a station and head north, they are being hunted. In Whitehead's ingenious conception, the Underground Railroad is no mere metaphor—,ngineers and conductors operate a secret network of tracks and tunnels beneath the Southern soil. Cora and Caesar's first stop is South Carolina, in a city that initially seems like a haven. But the city's placid surface masks an insidious scheme designed for its black denizens. And even worse: Ridgeway, the relentless slave catcher, is close on their heels. Forced to flee again, Cora embarks on a harrowing flight, state by state, seeking true freedom. Like the protagonist of Gulliver's Travels, Cora encounters different worlds at each stage of her journey—,ers is an odyssey through time as well as space. As Whitehead brilliantly re-creates the unique terrors for black people in the pre–,ivil War era, his narrative seamlessly weaves the saga of America from the brutal importation of Africans to the unfulfilled promises of the present day. The Underground Railroad is at once a kinetic adventure tale of one woman's ferocious will to escape the horrors of bondage and a shattering, powerful meditation on the history we all share."

Content: Rezension(1): "Colson Whitehead is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Underground Railroad, winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction, the 2016 National Book Award, and named one of the Ten Best Books of the Year by the New York Times Book Review, as well as The Noble Hustle , Zone One , Sag Harbor , The Intuitionist , John Henry Days , Apex Hides the Hurt , and The Colossus of New York . He is also a Pulitzer Prize finalist and a recipient of the MacArthur and Guggenheim fellowships. He lives in New York City." Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: Starred review from October 3, 2016 Audiobook fans will certainly not be disappointed by versatile actor Turpin’s performance of Whitehead’s powerful historical novel, which tells the story of Cora, a teenage slave girl who lives on a cotton plantation in 1850s Georgia. After several public whippings by the plantation’s new owner, she decides to flee north on the Underground Railroad. Turpin manages to shift between the ages, races, and accents of the large cast of characters with remarkable ease. Her turn as Cora mesmerizes with its display of conflicting emotions and attachments. Yet she is equally gifted in her depiction of white slave catcher Ridgeway, Cora’s longtime nemesis, whose cruelty is made all the more chilling given his curious eccentricities. Turpin takes great pains to handle the nuances of dialect without resorting to caricature. A Doubleday hardcover. "

Note: Auszeichnungen: The New York Times:10 Best Books of 2016

Language: English

Keywords: Hörbuch

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Author information: Whitehead, Colson

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9781427295507

Series Statement: Children of OrÏsha

Content: " *This program is narrated by acclaimed reader Bahni Turpin, whose past work includes The Hate U Give and The Underground Railroad * Bahni Turpin's breathtaking narration of this exhilarating novel will keep listeners rooted to their seats, listening intently...an audiobook not to be missed. —, AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winnerIn Children of Blood and Bone, Tomi Adeyemi conjures a stunning world of dark magic and danger in her West African-inspired fantasy debut. They killed my mother. They took our magic. They tried to bury us. Now we rise.Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie's Reaper mother summoned forth souls. But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope. Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good. Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to control her powers—,nd her growing feelings for an enemy. Praise for Children of Blood and Bone:The next big thing in literature and film. —,i〉EbonyOne of the biggest young adult fiction debut book deals of the year. Aside from a compelling plot and a strong-willed heroine as the protagonist, the book deals with larger themes, like race and power, that are being discussed in real time. —,i〉Teen VogueA remarkable achievement. —,i〉Campus LatelyTomi Adeyemi is about to take both the literature and film world by storm. —,i〉Jet "

Content: Rezension(1): " Tomi Adeyemi is a Nigerian-American writer and creative writing coach based in San Diego, California. After graduating Harvard University with an honors degree in English literature, she studied West African mythology and culture in Salvador, Brazil. She is the author of Children of Blood and Bone ." Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: Starred review from January 1, 2018 Eleven years ago, King Saran cemented his grip on the throne by banishing magic from Orï,ha and slaughtering the realm’s maji—Zé,ie Adebola’s mother included. The maji’s descendants—dark-skinned, white-haired people called divî,ers—have lived under tyranny ever since, but now there is cause for hope. Thanks to information gleaned from Saran’s kindhearted daughter, Amari, 17-year-old Zé,ie has a chance to restore magic to Orï,ha and activate a new generation of maji. First, though, Zé,ie, Amari, and Zé,ie’s brother Tzain must outrun the crown prince, Inan, who is determined to finish what his father started by eradicating magic for good. Book one in the Orï,ha Legacy trilogy, Adeyemi’s devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love. By making tangible the power that comes from embracing one’s heritage, Adeyemi conjures a story that resonates with magic both literal and figurative while condemning apathy in the face of injustice. Complex characters, colossal stakes, and a kaleidoscopic narrative captivate, and the book’s punishing pace catapults readers to a jaw-dropping conclusion that poses as many questions as it answers. Ages 14–up. Agent: Alexandra Machinist and Hillary Jacobson, ICM. "

Language: English

Keywords: Hörbuch

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9781250309907

Series Statement: Legacy of Orisha

Content: " *The spectacular sequel to Audie Award Audiobook of the Year Children of Blood and Bone *A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK Bhani Turpin exquisitely narrates the second book in this fantasy series, Legacy of Orïsha. Her steady pace and West African accent draw us into the story of Zélie, a Maji warrior, and Princess Amari both of whom fight against a monarchy that threatens to destroy the people of Orïsha...A riveting audiobook!AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner After battling the impossible, Zélie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Orïsha. But the ritual was more powerful than they could've imagined, reigniting the powers of not only the maji, but of nobles with magic ancestry, too. Now, Zélie struggles to unite the maji in an Orïsha where the enemy is just as powerful as they are. But when the monarchy and military unite to keep control of Orïsha, Zélie must fight to secure Amari's right to the throne and protect the new maji from the monarchy's wrath. With civil war looming on the horizon, Zélie finds herself at a breaking point: she must discover a way to bring the kingdom together or watch as Orïsha tears itself apart. Children of Virtue and Vengeance is the stunning sequel to Tomi Adeyemi's New York Times- bestselling debut Children of Blood and Bone , the first audiobook in the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy. Praise for Children of Blood and Bone : [Narrator Bahni Turpin] excels at customizing her voice to capture the unique personalities of each character This excellent, refreshing performance of Adeyemi's exciting debut is recommended for all collections where fantasy is popular. - BooklistPoses thought-provoking questions about race, class and authority that hold up a warning mirror to our sharply divided society. – The New York Times Meet Tomi Adeyemi the new J.K. Rowling. (Yep, she's that good). Entertainment Weekly "

Content: Biographisches: " Tomi Adeyemi is the #1 New York Times -bestselling Nigerian-American author of Children of Blood and Bone . After graduating Harvard University with an honors degree in English literature, she received a fellowship to study West African mythology, religion, and culture in Salvador, Brazil. When she's not working on her novels or watching BTS music videos, she can be found blogging and teaching creative writing on her website. She lives in San Diego, California. " Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: December 9, 2019 This sequel to Children of Blood and Bone picks up three weeks after the clash that dispatched Zé" Rezension(3): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:Bhani Turpin exquisitely narrates the second book in this fantasy series, Legacy of Or�sha. Her steady pace and West African accent draw us into the story of Z�lie, a Maji warrior, and Princess Amari-- both of whom fight against a monarchy that threatens to destroy the people of Or�sha. Turpin manipulates her voice in a variety of ways to convey raw emotion in the characters who unfold this story. Just when conflict is about to subside, either Z�lie or Amari does something else to change the course of events. The listener is able to connect and sympathize with these two magical beings, even after they have made terrible decisions that produce violent consequences. They are relatable, overwhelmingly passionate, and humanly flawed. A riveting audiobook! T.E.C. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award � AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine"

Language: English

Keywords: Hörbuch

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9780062885265

Content: " Edited by National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi, and featuring some of the most acclaimed bestselling Black authors writing for teens today Black Enough is an essential collection of captivating stories about what it's like to be young and Black in America. A selection of the Schomburg Center's Black Liberation Reading List. Black is...sisters navigating their relationship at summer camp in Portland, Oregon, as written by Renée Watson. Black is...three friends walking back from the community pool talking about nothing and everything, in a story by Jason Reynolds. Black is...Nic Stone's high-class beauty dating a boy her momma would never approve of. Black is...two girls kissing in Justina Ireland's story set in Maryland. Black is urban and rural, wealthy and poor, mixed race, immigrants, and more because there are countless ways to be Black enough.Contributors: Justina Ireland Varian Johnson Rita Williams-Garcia Dhonielle Clayton Kekla Magoon Leah Henderson Tochi Onyebuchi Jason Reynolds Nic Stone Liara Tamani Renée Watson Tracey Baptiste Coe Booth Brandy Colbert Jay Coles Ibi Zoboi Lamar Giles "

Content: Biographisches: " Ibi Zoboi holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Her novel American Street was a National Book Award finalist and a New York Times Notable Book. She is also the author of Pride and My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich , a New York Times bestseller. She is the editor of the anthology Black Enough . Born in Haiti and raised in New York City, she now lives in New Jersey with her husband and their three children. You can find her online at www.ibizoboi.net. " Biographisches: " Tracey Baptiste is the New York Times bestselling author of the middle grade novels Minecraft: The Crash , The Jumbies , Rise of the Jumbies , and The Jumbie God's Revenge . A former elementary school teacher, Tracey is now on the faculty at Lesley University's creative writing MFA program. Raised in Trinidad until she was fifteen, she now lives with her family in New Jersey. You can visit her online at www.traceybaptiste.com. " Biographisches: " Dhonielle Clayton is the New York Times bestselling author of The Belles series and the coauthor of the Tiny Pretty Things duology, which was made into a Netflix original series. She is COO of the non-profit We Need Diverse Books, and the owner of CAKE Literary. " Biographisches: " Brandy Colbert is the critically acclaimed author of the novels Pointe , The Voting Booth , Finding Yvonne , The Revolution of Birdie Randolph , The Only Black Girls in Town , and the Stonewall Award winner Little &,Lion . A trained journalist, she also worked with boundary-breaking ballet dancer Misty Copeland to adapt her memoir into the bestselling book Life in Motion: Young Readers Edition . Born and raised in Springfield, Missouri, Brandy now lives and writes in Los Angeles and is on the faculty at Hamline University's MFA program for writing for children and young adults. You can find her online at www.brandycolbert.com. " Biographisches: " Lamar Giles writes for teens and adults. He is the author of the Edgar Award finalists Fake ID and Endangered as well as the critically acclaimed Overturned, Spin, and The Last Last-Day-of-Summer. He is a founding member of We Need Diverse Books and resides in Virginia. Visit him online at www.lamargiles.com. " Biographisches: " Justina Ireland is the New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation and its sequel, Deathless Divide , as well as Vengeance Bound and Promise of Shadows . She is also one of the authors creating the next generation of Star Wars novels entitled the High Republic and is the author of the middle grade Star Wars adventures Lando's Luck, Spark the Resistance , and A Test of Courage. She lives with her family in Maryland, where she enjoys dark chocolate and dark humor and is not too proud to admit that she's still afraid of the dark. You can visit her online at www.justinaireland.com. " Biographisches: " Kekla Magoon is the author of twelve novels, including The Rock and the River , How It Went Down , X: A Novel (with Ilyasah Shabazz), and the Robyn Hoodlum Adventure series. She has received an NAACP Image Award, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, the John Steptoe New Talent Award, three Coretta Scott King Honors, The Walter Award Honor, and the In the Margins Award, and she has been long listed for the National Book Award. She teaches writing for children and young adults at Vermont College of Fine Arts. Visit her online at keklamagoon.com. " Biographisches: " A poet An artist One black One white Two voices One journey Jason Reynolds &,Jason Griffin are superheroes. " Biographisches: " Nic Stone is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the William C. Morris Award finalist Dear Ma" Rezension(10): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: Starred review from October 22, 2018 This collection of 17 original stories is written by contemporary black authors who explore “teens examining, rebelling against, embracing, or simply existing within their own idea of blackness.” The tales offer a wide array of perspectives and thoughtful reflections on black teenagers’ experiences, with pervading themes that include black identity (Varian Johnson’s “Black Enough”), sexual awakening (Justina Ireland’s “Kissing Sarah Smart”), and teenage worries. The stories, all worth savoring, share a celebratory outlook on black teenagers fully and courageously embracing life. Ages 13–up. " Rezension(11): "〈a href=http://www.slj.com/ target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/schoollibraryjournal_logo.png alt=School Library Journal border=0 /〉〈/a〉: Starred review from November 1, 2018 Gr 9 Up- A compilation of short stories that offers unique perspectives on what it means to be young and black in America today. Each entry is deftly woven and full of such complex humanity that teens will identify with and see some of their own struggles in these characters. In Leah Henderson's Warning: Color May Fade, a prep school girl examines the cost of being and remaining invisible in a world carefully crafted to exclude her. Two girls take the peer pressure of naked selfies and turn it on its head in Girl, Stop Playing by Liara Tamani. A group of young black boys dream up food creations heavily influenced by the flavors of other cultures in The Ingredients by Jason Reynolds. This collection presents the beauty of black humanity in all its many forms. The teens in these tales are dealing with mental health issues, complicated family dynamics, sexuality and gender constraints, and being part of a marginalized group. The entries offer a rich tableau of the black teen diaspora in an accessible way. VERDICT A great volume for all libraries serving young adults.- Desiree Thomas, Worthington Library, OHCopyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission. " Rezension(12): "〈a href=http://www.kirkusreviews.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/kirkus_logo.png alt=Kirkus border=0 /〉〈/a〉: Starred review from November 1, 2018 A diverse and compelling fiction anthology that taps 17 established, rising star, and new #ownvoices talents.Editor Zoboi (Pride, 2018, etc.) lays out the collection's purpose: exploring black interconnectedness, traditions, and identity in terms of how they apply to black teens. Given that scope, that most stories are contemporary realistic fiction makes sense (Rita Williams-Garcia's humorous Whoa! which dips into the waters of speculative fiction, is a notable exception). Conversely, the characters are incredibly varied, as are the narrative styles. Standouts include the elegant simplicity of Jason Reynolds' The Ingredients, about a group of boys walking home from the swimming pool,Leah Henderson's Warning: Color May Fade, about an artist afraid to express herself,the immediacy of Tracey Baptiste's Gravity, about a #MeToo moment of self-actualization birthed from violation,Renee Watson's reflection on family in Half a Moon,and the collection's namesake, Varian Johnson's Black Enough, which highlights the paradigm shift that is getting woke. In these stories, black kids are nerds and geeks, gay and lesbian, first gen and immigrants, outdoorsy and artists, conflicted and confused, grieving and succeeding, thriving and surviving--in short, they're fully human. No collection could represent the entire spectrum of blackness, however, the presence of trans, Afro-Latinx, and physically disabled characters is missed: a clarion call for more authentic black-centric collections.A breath of fresh air and a sigh of long overdue relief. Nuanced and necessary. (contributor biographies) (Anthology. 12-18) COPYRIGHT(2018) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. " Rezension(13): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:The vocal dream team of Bahni Turpin and Ron Butler delivers a poignant, funny, and ambitious YA anthology in which the brightest stars in YA fiction showcase a variety of black American teen experiences. Turpin confidently takes on the female-driven stories, while Butler settles in with the male points of view. Settings include camping trips, disastrous parties, and family reunions, and each story features a moment of triumph and self-realization. Listeners will find themselves dropped into the lives of teens who are rendered lifelike by the wealth of talent the narrators bring to the production. Together, Turpin and Butler are more than enough for this must-listen collection. J.E.C. � AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine"

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Author information: Magoon, Kekla

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9780008493073

Content: "Atlanta is blanketed with snow just before Christmas, but the warmth of young love just might melt the ice in this novel of interwoven narratives, Black joy, and cozy, sparkling romance—by the same unbeatable team of authors who wrote the New York Times bestseller Blackout! As the city grinds to a halt, twelve teens band together to help a friend pull off the most epic apology of her life. But will they be able to make it happen, in spite of the storm? No one is prepared for this whiteout. But then, we can't always prepare for the magical moments that change everything. From the bestselling, award-winning, all-star authors who brought us Blackout—Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon—comes another novel of Black teen love, each relationship within as unique and sparkling as Southern snowflakes."

Content: Biographisches: "DHONIELLE CLAYTON is the New York Times bestselling author of The Belles series and the co-author of the Tiny Pretty Things duology (soon to be a Netflix original series). She is COO of the non-profit We Need Diverse Books, and owner and co-founder of CAKE Literary." Biographisches: "TIFFANY D. JACKSON is the New York Times bestselling author of Grown,Allegedly,Monday's Not Coming, a Walter Dean Myers Honor Book and Coretta Scott King New Talent Award winner,and Let Me Hear a Rhyme." Biographisches: "NIC STONE is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of William C. Morris Award finalist Dear Martin, Dear Justyce, Odd One Out, Jackpot, and Clean Getaway, and the Shuri novel series with Marvel Comics" Biographisches: "ANGIE THOMAS's award-winning, acclaimed debut novel, The Hate U Give, is a #1 New York Times bestseller and major motion picture from Fox 2000. She is also the author of On the Come Up and Concrete Rose." Biographisches: "ASHLEY WOODFOLK worked in children's book publishing before becoming an author full-time. Her novels include the highly-acclaimed The Beauty that Remains and When You Were Everything." Biographisches: "NICOLA YOON is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instructions for Dancing,Everything, Everything,and The Sun Is Also a Star. She is a National Book Award finalist, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book recipient, and a Coretta Scott King New Talent Award winner. Two of her novels have been made into major motion pictures. She's also copublisher of Joy Revolution, a Penguin Random House young adult imprint dedicated to love stories starring people of color." Rezension(7): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: October 17, 2022 Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon each take the reins writing individual character perspectives in this endearing follow-up to Blackout, a romantic confection set in snow-blown Atlanta. After science buff Stevie presents her girlfriend Sola with her AP Chemistry project—an experiment hypothesizing that love is “simply a biological response... so is it even important?”—and their planned coming-out dinner with Sola’s family subsequently goes awry, Sola issues an ultimatum: if Stevie wants to save their relationship, she has until midnight to prove that she loves Sola. To pull off the biggest romantic gesture possible, Stevie enlists her friends Kaz, E.R., Jordyn, Jimi, Ava, and Mason, who are each navigating their own relationship woes. Set amid a historic snowstorm that tightens the narrative scope, the authors employ physical proximity that encourages the couples to confront their feelings, resulting in myriad playful rom-com scenarios. This upbeat collaboration, brimming with culture-specific references, laugh-out-loud banter, and vulnerable, heartfelt confessions, captures the enchanting spirit of classic holiday romance and enduring Black love. A concluding author’s note gives clues indicating which creator is responsible for which character. Ages 13–up." Rezension(8): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:The narrators match the warmth of the authors in delivering these interconnected stories in this follow-up to BLACKOUT as a group of teenagers combat a winter storm, and mistakes they have made. While the authors of the individual stories are not identified, each story offers both humor and emotional moments in this celebration of Black love. Danielle Shemaiah and Shayna Small portray Stevie and Sola, a couple facing a deadline to apologize, with poignancy and heart. Nic Stone's Evan-Rose ably expresses her difficulty in coming out to her parents, while a lighter side is offered as Kevin R. Free's Kaz hopes his waiting for the perfect moment doesn't mean he's too late to tell his best friend he loves her. E.J.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award � AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine"

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9781547605590

Content: " Wholly original and captivating. - Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author of A Curse So Dark and Lonely Girls team up to overthrow the kingdom in this unique and powerful retelling of Cinderella from a stunning new voice that's perfect for fans of Dhonielle Clayton and Melissa Albert . It's 200 years after Cinderella found her prince, but the fairy tale is over. Teen girls are now required to appear at the Annual Ball, where the men of the kingdom select wives based on a girl's display of finery. If a suitable match is not found, the girls not chosen are never heard from again. Sixteen-year-old Sophia would much rather marry Erin, her childhood best friend, than parade in front of suitors. At the ball, Sophia makes the desperate decision to flee, and finds herself hiding in Cinderella's mausoleum. There, she meets Constance, the last known descendant of Cinderella and her step sisters. Together they vow to bring down the king once and for all8212 and in the process, they learn that there's more to Cinderella's story than they ever knew . This fresh take on a classic story will make readers question the tales they've been told, and root for girls to break down the constructs of the world around them."

Content: Rezension(1): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:Everything listeners know about Cinderella's story is turned upside down in this imaginative retelling. Narrator Bahni Turpin beautifully portrays its Black protagonist, Sophia, who is determined to dismantle a patriarchy that demands that girls dress up and be herded like cattle for the purpose of being chosen by men for marriage or lost to a worse fate. Turpin artfully voices Sophia and even breathes life into the other characters, who are somewhat one-dimensional. The story and its theme are relevant but will ultimately leave listeners wanting more--more plot construction, more character development, more world-building. Turpin's performance, however, is superb and hits every mark perfectly. E.P. � AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine" Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: July 13, 2020 Two hundred years after Cinderella’s death, the kingdom of Mersailles is a totalitarian patriarchy: women have no rights and live with children under a strict curfew, while young women must present themselves to prospective suitors at the annual ball. Those who aren’t selected in three years—married by 18—are considered forfeit and destined for lives of servitude,some vanish altogether. In the city of Lille, headstrong Sophia Grimmins, 16, wants nothing to do with marriage—unless it’s to her girlfriend, Erin. But while Erin succumbs to fear and social pressure, Sophia refuses to yield, fleeing the ball. On the run, she encounters beautiful Constance, a descendant of Cinderella’s vilified stepsister Gabrielle, who knows the truth behind the official legend. Determined to overthrow the corrupt system, the two decide to trace the rumors behind another storied figure: Cinderella’s fairy godmother. While the budding relationship between Sophia and Constance fulfills an emotional component, logistical failings and a hasty conclusion weaken the novel. Even so, Bayron’s deconstructive reimagining of the classic fairy tale is ambitious, replacing the happily-ever-after with a tragic legacy and a defiant, feminist tone. Ages 13–up. Agent: Jamie Vankirk, Rainbow Nerds Literary. " Rezension(3): "〈a href=http://www.slj.com/ target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/schoollibraryjournal_logo.png alt=School Library Journal border=0 /〉〈/a〉: March 20, 2020Gr 9 Up -Another Cinderella story, centuries after that famous happily ever after. Sophia is a headstrong young woman who just wants to marry her best friend and secret girlfriend, Erin. The book follows a What happens next? plot, and from the start Sophia is outspoken and is just trying to do what is right, so there is not a ton of character development. The author shoehorns in diverse characters, making this feel like a forced read. All the current popular themes in YA books are here: dystopia, queer romance, LGBTQ inclusiveness, and, the cherry on top, women sticking it to the patriarchy. But it's also predictable, boring, and all but unreadable. VERDICT A fractured fairy tale that misses the mark, more interested in pursuing hot topics than developing a story.-Gilly Yildiz, Eisenhower Public Library, Harwood Heights, IL Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission. " Rezension(4): "〈a href=http://www.kirkusreviews.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/kirkus_logo.png alt=Kirkus border=0 /〉〈/a〉: In Mersailles, Cinderella is more than just a fairy tale: It's the basis for a harsh monarch's throttlehold on his kingdom. Sophia is turning 16, the age at which young women must attend King Manford's annual ball, at which they are scrutinized by and married off to male attendees. Any young woman who has not been claimed after her third ball is destined to spend the rest of her days engaged in hard labor. But being chosen can be its own curse in a society where domestic violence is common. Sophia is a beautiful Black girl in love with dark-haired Erin, one of her best friends. While racial diversity is a natural part of this world, the same acceptance does not exist for those who defy rigid gender norms: Anything other than heterosexual desire is strictly forbidden, and while Sophia wishes to escape as a couple, Erin is too fearful. After fleeing the ball, Sophia stumbles across Cinderella's mausoleum, hidden in the woods. There she meets rebellious Constance, an attractive young red-haired woman with a very personal motivation for sabotaging the monarchy. As the two grew closer--and sparks fly--they discover secrets that could end Manford's cruel reign. This promising debut deals with themes around rebellion and empowerment as well as the toll that rejecting the status quo can take on relationships. The atmospheric setting is a particular strength, and the twists and turns will keep readers in suspense. Will both entertain and encourage reflection. (Fantasy. 12-16) COPYRIGHT(2021) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. (Online Review) " Rezension(5): "〈a href=https://www.booklistonline.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/booklist_logo.png alt=Booklist border=0 /〉〈/a〉: Starred review from September 1, 2020 Grades 8-12 *Starred Review* In the town of Lille, Cinderella is not just a romantic fairy tale, it is the foundational story that undergirds the very culture and law of the land of Mersailles. Despite the grandeur of the ball custom, where annually girls of age are chosen by their own Prince Charmings, in reality it's nothing more than a ploy that renders its women vulnerable?especially those not chosen. So, when 16-year-old Sophia's invitation to the ball finally arrives, she is determined more than ever to follow her heart and flee from the restraints of King Manford's rule?even if that means leaving her family and best friend (and lover), Erin, behind. With the help of Constance, a descendant of Cinderella's stepsister, and Amina, Cinderella's supposed fairy godmother, Sophia attempts the impossible: dismantling a broken kingdom and taking down Manford once and for all. Flipping the Cinderella tale on its head, Bayron's take challenges patriarchy with kick-butt heroines and a counter-story that will forever change how readers perceive fairy tales. Though Sophia's bravery and cunning alongside her stereotype-shattering Black girl beauty will have readers rooting for her, the steady dose of unanticipated events, alliances, and realizations will have them asking, Can she actually do this? A fast-paced read, this title will challenge readers' conceptions on many fronts, garnering wide attention by way of our shared experiences of the Cinderella trope.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2020, American Library Association.) "

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Content: " NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER &bull,Tarana  Burke and Dr.  Brené,#160,rown bring together  a dynamic group of  Black writers, organizers, artists, academics,  and cultural figures to discuss the topics the two have dedicated their lives to understanding and teaching: vulnerability and shame resilience. Contributions  by  Kiese Laymon, Imani Perry, Laverne Cox, Jason Reynolds, Austin Channing Brown, and more It started  as a text between two friends. Tarana  Burke, founder of the &lsquo,e too.&rsquo,Movement,  texted  researcher and writer Brené,Brown to see if she was free to jump on a call.  Brené,#160,ssumed that Tarana wanted to talk about wallpaper. They had been trading home decorating inspiration boards in their last text conversation so  Brené,#160,tarted scrolling to find her latest Pinterest pictures when the phone rang. But  it was immediately clear to  Brené,#160,hat the conversation wasn&rsquo, going to be about wallpaper. Tarana&rsquo, hello was serious and she hesitated for a bit before saying, &ldquo,rené, you know your work affected me so deeply, but as a Black woman, I&rsquo,e  sometimes  had to feel like I have to contort myself to fit into some of your words. The core of it rings so true for me, but the application has been harder.&rdquo,br〉Brené,#160,eplied, &ldquo,&rsquo, so glad we&rsquo,e talking about this. It makes sense to me. Especially in terms of vulnerability. How do you take the armor off in a country where you&rsquo,e not physically or emotionally safe?&rdquo,br〉Long pause. &ldquo,hat&rsquo, why I&rsquo, calling,&rdquo,said Tarana. &ldquo,hat do you think about working together on a book about the Black experience with vulnerability and shame resilience?&rdquo,br〉There was no hesitation. Burke and Brown are the perfect pair to usher in this stark, potent collection of essays on Black shame and healing. Along with the anthology contributors, they create a space to recognize and process the trauma of white supremacy, a space to be vulnerable and affirm the fullness of Black love and Black life."

Content: Biographisches: " Tarana Burke is an activist and the founder of the 'me too.' movement. She is a proud native of the Bronx and a graduate of Alabama State University, a historically Black institution. Tarana created the 'me too.' movement to increase access to safe spaces and support for survivors of sexual violence. Tarana's steadfast commitment to the cause has led to numerous accolades including 2017 TIME Person of the Year, and the 2019 Sydney Peace Prize, among many other honors. Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW , is a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation-Brené Brown Endowed Chair. She is the author of five #1 New York Times bestsellers: T he Gifts of Imperfection , Daring Greatly , Rising Strong , Braving the Wilderness , and Dare to Lead . Brené hosts the Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead podcasts, and her TED talk is one of the top five most viewed in the world. Her Netflix special, The Call to Courage , debuted on April 19, 2019." Biographisches: " Tarana Burke is an activist and the founder of the 'me too.' movement. She is a proud native of the Bronx and a graduate of Alabama State University, a historically Black institution. Tarana created the 'me too.' movement to increase access to safe spaces and support for survivors of sexual violence. Tarana's steadfast commitment to the cause has led to numerous accolades including 2017 TIME Person of the Year, and the 2019 Sydney Peace Prize, among many other honors. Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW , is a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation-Brené Brown Endowed Chair. She is the author of five #1 New York Times bestsellers: T he Gifts of Imperfection , Daring Greatly , Rising Strong , Braving the Wilderness , and Dare to Lead . Brené hosts the Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead podcasts, and her TED talk is one of the top five most viewed in the world. Her Netflix special, The Call to Courage , debuted on April 19, 2019."

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Content: " One of our most indispensable writers . on everything that matters"

Content: Rezension(1): " Roxane Gay is the author of the essay collection Bad Feminist, which was a New York Times bestseller,the novel An Untamed State, a finalist for the Dayton Peace Prize,and the short story collections Difficult Women and Ayiti. A contributing opinion writer to the New York Times, she has also written for Time, McSweeney's, the Virginia Quarterly Review, the Los Angeles Times, The Nation, The Rumpus, Bookforum, and Salon. Her fiction has also been selected for Best American Short Stories 2012, Best American Mystery Stories 2014, and other anthologies. She is the author of World of Wakanda for Marvel. She lives in Lafayette, Indiana and sometimes Los Angeles. " Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:Bahni Turpin crisply delivers this expansive collection of essays. Author Gay covers an array of political, feminist, and culturally charged topics. Turpin sounds like she's giving a well-informed speech with the right inflections to emphasize specific points. Her tone is clear and deliberate, forcing one to focus on the content. As she recounts personal stories and numerous critiques of films and books, she draws listeners in with a matter-of-fact tone. Both humorous and raw moments are delivered with sharp clarity. Whether the topic is Gay's nemesis when playing in a Scrabble championship or deconstructing rape jokes, Turpin delivers with an assertiveness that will catch listeners' attention. T.E.C. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine"

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Content: " Eight Starred Reviews!Absolutely riveting! —,ason ReynoldsStunning. —,ohn GreenThis story is necessary. This story is important. —,irkus Reviews (starred review)Heartbreakingly topical. —,ublishers Weekly (starred review)A marvel of verisimilitude. —,ooklist (starred review)A powerful, in-your-face novel. —,he Horn Book (starred review) Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does—,r does not—,ay could upend her community. It could also endanger her life. "

Content: Rezension(1): " Angie Thomas was born, raised, and still resides in Jackson, Mississippi. She is a former teen rapper whose greatest accomplishment was having an article about her in Right On! magazine. She holds a BFA in creative writing. The Hate U Give is her first novel. You can find her online at www.angiethomas.com. " Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: Starred review from November 28, 2016 At home in a neighborhood riven with gang strife, Starr Carter, 16, is both the grocer’s daughter and an outsider, because she attends private school many miles away. But at Williamson Prep, where she’s among a handful of black students, she can’t be herself either: no slang, no anger, no attitude. That version of herself—“Williamson Starr”—“doesn’t give anyone a reason to call her ghetto.” She’s already wrestling with what Du Bois called “double consciousness” when she accepts a ride home from Khalil, a childhood friend, who is then pulled over and shot dead by a white cop. Starr’s voice commands attention from page one, a conflicted but clear-eyed lens through which debut author Thomas examines Khalil’s killing, casual racism at Williamson, and Starr’s strained relationship with her white boyfriend. Though Thomas’s story is heartbreakingly topical, its greatest strength is in its authentic depiction of a teenage girl, her loving family, and her attempts to reconcile what she knows to be true about their lives with the way those lives are depicted—and completely undervalued—by society at large. Ages 14–up. Agent: Brooks Sherman, Bent Agency. " Rezension(3): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:Starr is from a gang-ridden neighborhood but attends a private, mostly white, school. Differences between these worlds widen when Starr is the sole witness of the murder of her childhood friend by a white policeman. Bahni Turpin's narration of this scene is poignant and horrific as unarmed Kahlil questions the officer's stopping him and the officer becomes aggressive and shoots him three times in rapid succession. Starr is haunted by the event. Her fear and anger illuminate culture clashes and disparities, injustice and racism. This gripping story is not just issues oriented. Turpin's portrayals of all the characters are rich and deep, environments are evocatively described, and Starr's fraught struggles to understand life's complexities are believable. Many intense, difficult moments are relieved by the humor and the warmth of Starr's unique family. S.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award � AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine"

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