![]() She makes boys thoughtful, introspective, able to apologize, and kind, and she makes girls the same. But she does make women strong and brave and curious, and she makes boys the same. It's subtle and moderate- Grimes doesn't 'queer' the configuration of femininity or masculinity- nothing is that drastic about her work. What's becoming one of my favorite attributes of Grimes' writing is her very natural play with gender norms. ![]() She's imaginative, playful, proactively willful, and strong, but she's also thoughtful and kind. But that's a little the point- Dyamonde is a little girl who sees and understands with empathy and wisdom uncommonly attributed to children. ![]() The tone and problem-solving of the protagonist Dyamonde (pronounced "Diamond") genuinely sounds like a young child's, albeit a bit more reformed than the typical elem. Grimes has a knack for writing in the voice of a child without sounding like an adult trying to do so. ![]() This advanced 2nd - beginner 4th grade book is really precious. ![]()
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![]() ![]() He doesn't want to be in the news anymore, and he definitely doesn't want to "work on his online presence" with the team's peppy social media manager. Troy just wants to play hockey and be left alone. Traded to the worst team in the league would be bad enough, but coming on the heels of a messy breakup and a recent scandal. The hits just keep coming for Troy Barrett. The highly anticipated fifth novel in USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid's Game Changers series sees a grumpy professional hockey player meet his match in an out-and-proud social media manager. "Rachel Reid crafted a story of true heart, beauty, heat, and glorious, hard-won redemption! I loved both heroes and their journey to love was a gorgeous one to watch!" -Lauren Blakely, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Scoring With Him ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() To conclude the lesson, students produce an essay explaining how Brown's narrative challenged the prejudices of readers in his own time and how it challenges prejudices today. Finally, students approach the narrative as an autobiography, a work of self-actualization in which Brown charts a spiritual as well as a literal journey to freedom. Third, students consider the work's political dimension, weighing the arguments that Brown presents as an abolitionist spokesman and the degree to which his narrative should be treated as political rhetoric. Next, they examine it as a work of literature, investigating the rhetorical techniques Brown uses to shape his experiences into a story. Students first consider the narrative as a historical record, examining episodes that describe the conditions Brown lived through as a slave. To help students recognize the complex nature of the slave narrative and its combination of varied literary traditions and devices, this lesson explores Brown's work from a variety of perspectives. Brown, An American Slave (1847), along with the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (1845), set the pattern for the slave narrative, one of the most widely-read genres of 19th-century American literature and an important influence within the African American literary tradition. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In Fingerprints of the Gods, Hancock embarks on a worldwide quest to put together all the pieces of the vast and fascinating jigsaw of mankind’s hidden past. intriguing and entertaining and sturdy enough to give a long pause for thought.”- Kirkus Reviews Graham Hancock is featured in Ancient Apocalypse, a Netflix original docuseries. ![]() Could the story of mankind be far older than we have previously believed? Using tools as varied as archaeo-astronomy, geology, and computer analysis of ancient myths, Graham Hancock presents a compelling case to suggest that it is. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() All I ask is to be listened to and heard as well so that we can make the attempt to move forward together instead of continuing to grow further and further apart. Authortok may have a different perspective – I want to hear it. So, this is a multi-part series addressing what I feel to be the main issues from my perspective as a booktoker. A conversation needs to be had – a dialogue needs to be started. Something needs to be done to bridge that gap. I’ve been posting on this platform for a little over a year now… and, during that time, I’ve witnessed the slow fracturing of the relationship between indie authors and reviewers. Hi, my name is Adrian (he/they) and I am a Booktok account that speaks about bookish issues, representation, and the occasional review. ![]() |