True stories about actual events or people
May 6, 2017 by Cindy McCan | Non-Fiction | No Comments
The Good Braider by Terry Farish chronicles the experiences of a South Sudanese girl and her family fleeing their war-ravaged country and making their way to the U.S. to start a new life. Although this is a fictional story, the author, Terry Farish, did a lot of research so that …
May 6, 2017 by Cindy McCan | Non-Fiction | No Comments
Balcony on the Moon: Coming of Age in Palestine by Ibtisam Barakat is a memoir about Barakat’s struggle to finish school and become a writer while growing up in the West Bank. It is about her search for an identity as a Palestinian, a people without a country, and her …
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April 9, 2017 by Cindy McCan | Non-Fiction | No Comments
This is a great Graphic Novel for movie and photography buffs as well as more serious film students. Filmish looks at the history of the film and movie industry, referencing over 300 movies. Instead of looking at individual movies, one at a time, Ross looks at various cinematic concepts and …
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April 7, 2017 by Cindy McCan | Non-Fiction | No Comments
The March trilogy has been widely written about and has won several awards including the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, Robert F. Kennedy Book Award, YALSA’s Outstanding Books for the College Bound, and is also a Coretta Scott King Honor Book. We all learn about the civil rights …
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December 11, 2016 by Cindy McCan | Non-Fiction | No Comments
When my daughter and I went to Amicalola State Park in Georgia last month to do some hiking, I wanted to bring along books that would enhance and broaden our outdoor experience. Just like finding the perfect wine to complement a special meal, I often look for books to pair …