This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unveil the enigmatic allure of Barbie, the cultural icon who has captivated generations. This book explores the multifaceted phenomenon, delving into its profound impact on society.Journey through the evolution of Barbie's image, from her humble beginnings to her transformative role as a cultural symbol. Examine the myriad controversies and debates surrounding the doll, analyzing her influence on gender stereotypes, body image, ...

For readers of Stamped and An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People, Albert J. Mann’s Shift Happens: The History of Labor in the United States is an accessible and comprehensive YA history of the way the labor movement has shaped America and how it intersects with many of the major issues facing modern teens.“Mann explores the often oppressive, abusive, and bloody history of labor conditions and the merciless rise of capitalism w...

“Respectful, unflinching, and eye-opening.” —Kirkus Reviews“Historical fiction that not only depicts a cruel, horrifying reality but also the strength and courage of the people who had to endure it.” —BooklistIn the tradition of Girl, Interrupted, this fiery historical novel follows four young women in the early 20th century whose lives intersect when they are locked up by a world that took the poor, the disabled, the margi...

“Historical fiction at its best.” —Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor winner“An important, readable novel.” —Kirkus ReviewsThis compelling historical novel spans the early and very formative years of feminist and women’s health activist Margaret Sanger, founder of Planned Parenthood, as she struggles to find her way amidst the harsh realities of poverty.Margaret was determined to get out. She didn’t want to clean t...

This is a collection of stories about interesting, unusual, bright human characters and destinies.Contents:Gusev by Anton ChekhovBoule de Suif by Guy De MaupassantAlyosha the Pot by Leo TolstoyMateo Falcone by Prosper MériméeLittle Brother by Mary E. MannBartleby, The Scrivener by Herman MelvilleThe Lightning-Rod Man by Herman MelvilleThe Ambitious Guest by Nathaniel HawthorneThe Darling by Anton ChekhovA Simple H...

For readers of Stamped and An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People, Albert J. Mann’s Shift Happens: The History of Labor in the United States is an accessible and comprehensive YA history of the way the labor movement has shaped America and how it intersects with many of the major issues facing modern teens.“Mann explores the often oppressive, abusive, and bloody history of labor conditions and the mer...

In this book, first published in 1991, David Mann argues for more attention to the performer in the study of Elizabethan plays and less concern for their supposed meanings and morals. He concentrates on a collection of extracts from plays which show the Elizabethan actor as a character onstage. He draws from the texts a range of issues concerning performance practice: the nature of iterance; doubling and its implications for presentational acting; the importance of clowning and improvisati...

On a hot summer day in a quiet frontier settlement, a bloody raid leads to an even bloodier conflict. A young Mohawk warrior and a patrotic farm boy have survived the battle, but can they survive the night?Sixteen-year-old Noah Daniels wants nothing more than to fight in George Washington's Continental Army, but an accident as a child left him maimed and unable to enlist. He is forced to watch the Revolution from his family's hard scrabble farm in Upstate New York—...

A Buzzfeed Best YA Book of 2021! A gritty, heart-wrenching novel of disability, pain, belonging, loss, addiction, and friendship.Everything was fine before. When Eve and Lidia could hide their physical differences inside goofy Burger Hut costumes. When Lidia shook Eve up and Eve made Lidia laugh. When Lidia was there.Everything is different now. Cut open . . . rearranged . . . stapled shut, Eve is left alone to recover in a world of pain and a body she no l...