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Soul food has played a critical role in preserving Black history, community, and culinary genius. It is also a response to--and marker of--centuries of food injustice. Given the harm that our food production system inflicts upon Black people, what should soul food look like today?Christopher Carter's answer to that question merges a history of Black American foodways with a Christian ethical response to food injustice. Carter reveals how racism and colonialism have long steered the...

One big election. One big choice. And one young dinosaur about to discover what real leadership means!Tyler the Dino has big dreams of becoming a student council representative at Fern Valley Elementary. He imagines colorful campaign posters, cheering classmates, and a shiny badge that proves he's a winner.But winning a school election isn't as easy as Tyler expects!When a popular classmate named Harper enters the race with thoughtful ideas and a ta...

Crush and Pound embark on a new adventure to locate an elderly man who has been kidnapped under mysterious circumstances. Their journey takes them to another dimension where giants and creatures battle for ultimate control of a mysterious dragon from Scalus Mountain.

A little shop. A big dream. And a whole community waiting for its next great story!When Jacquie the Dino inherits an empty storefront from her grandfather, she sees more than dusty shelves and an old wooden counter. She sees an opportunity to create something wonderful: a neighborhood bookstore where young readers can discover adventures, make friends, and feel welcome.But opening a bookstore isn't as easy as Jacquie imagined!With limited savings, r...

Small Legs. Big Dreams. One Unforgettable Soccer Adventure!Deno loves soccer more than anything. He dreams of becoming a star player, but his short legs make it difficult to keep up with his teammates. When other players tease him and call him the "snail player," Deno begins to wonder whether he'll ever be good enough.But Deno isn't giving up!With encouragement from his dad, Deno spends his summer practicing, building confidence, improving his footw...

Two identical dinosaur sisters. Twice the mischief. One unforgettable adventure!Meet Demi and Dani, twin dinosaur sisters who look exactly alike but couldn't be more different when it comes to their personalities. Demi loves soccer, planning ahead, and following the rules. Dani loves creative projects, silly jokes, and finding exciting new ways to surprise everyone.Together, they're experts at causing double trouble!When the sisters decide to switch...

One amazing Halloween. One incredible achievement. One midnight mistake Caleb will never forget!Caleb is having the best day of his life! Not only is it Halloween, but he has just discovered that he made the honor roll and earned the highest grades in his class. With so much to celebrate, Caleb feels like he deserves something extra special.And what better reward than a giant bag of Halloween candy?Dressed in his space explorer costume, Caleb heads ...

Sometimes the greatest gifts aren't wrapped. They're the sacrifices we understand years later.Marcus and Nia Dino are excited about starting middle school. They imagine lockers, new classmates, clubs, and all the experiences they've been looking forward to.But their mother, Momma Cora Dino, has a different plan.Instead of sending them to middle school, she's decided to teach them at home for three years!At first, Marcus and Nia are anything ...

One big tree. Four eager grandchildren. And one unforgettable adventure built with love!Grandpa Dino has spent his life building wonderful things, from porch swings to wooden toys. But there's one dream he has never completed: building a spectacular treehouse in the old oak tree in his backyard.When his four grandchildren-Maya, Leo, Nia, and Pip-discover his dream, they're determined to help make it come true!There's just one problem. Grandpa's hand...

Introducing the field agents of the DAM (Department of Adventure and Mysteries). This is the first part of a 5-part series in which Shakespeare Crush and Isaac Maxwell Pound take on the demons of another dimension. The story begins with the mysterious disappearance of field agent Seth Hogan and leads up to the uncovering of a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government.

Don't miss out as the agents of the DAM take on ghosts, thieves, werewolves, and demons in the second installment of the 5-part series. The agents are Shakespeare Crush, Isaac Maxwell Pound, Field Agent Manager Dr. Theresa Tatum, Sherry Lance, and Seth Hogan. Private Detective Bat Jackson also plays a significant role throughout the first 5-part series.

Crush races for his life to recover the Staff of Helios!! Pound and the agents of the DAM battle witches and demons in their quest to find the missing Senator Fromage!! Don't miss all this action and the reappearance of the mysterious Bat Jackson in the third installment in the ongoing series of the Uncanny Tales of Crush and Pound!!