The Red Pencil

2014-09-16
The Red Pencil

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  • Author: Andrea Davis Pinkney
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • ISBN: 0316247812
  • Category : Juvenile Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 414

"Amira, look at me," Muma insists.She collects both my hands in hers."The Janjaweed attack without warning.If ever they come-- run." Finally, Amira is twelve. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. And maybe old enough to go to school in Nyala-- Amira's one true dream. But life in her peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when the Janjaweed arrive. The terrifying attackers ravage the town and unleash unspeakable horrors. After she loses nearly everything, Amira needs to dig deep within herself to find the strength to make the long journey-- on foot-- to safety at a refugee camp. Her days are tough at the camp, until the gift of a simple red pencil opens her mind-- and all kinds of possibilities. New York Times bestselling and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Andrea Davis Pinkney's powerful verse and Coretta Scott King Award-winning artist Shane W. Evans's breathtaking illustrations combine to tell an inspiring tale of one girl's triumph against all odds.

The Pencil

1992-11-10
The Pencil

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  • Author: Henry Petroski
  • Publisher: Knopf
  • ISBN: 0679734155
  • Category : Technology & Engineering
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 449

Henry Petroski traces the origins of the pencil back to ancient Greece and Rome, writes factually and charmingly about its development over the centuries and around the world, and shows what the pencil can teach us about engineering and technology today.

Sit-In

2010-02-03
Sit-In

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  • Author: Andrea Pinkney
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • ISBN: 0316086657
  • Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 55

It was February 1, 1960. They didn't need menus. Their order was simple. A doughnut and coffee, with cream on the side. This picture book is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the momentous Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in, when four college students staged a peaceful protest that became a defining moment in the struggle for racial equality and the growing civil rights movement. Andrea Davis Pinkney uses poetic, powerful prose to tell the story of these four young men, who followed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s words of peaceful protest and dared to sit at the "whites only" Woolworth's lunch counter. Brian Pinkney embraces a new artistic style, creating expressive paintings filled with emotion that mirror the hope, strength, and determination that fueled the dreams of not only these four young men, but also countless others.

Bird in a Box

2011-04-12
Bird in a Box

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  • Author: Andrea Davis Pinkney
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • ISBN: 0316084050
  • Category : Juvenile Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 221

Otis, Willie, and Hibernia are three children with a lot in common: they've all lost a loved one, they each have secret dreams, and they won't stop fighting for what they want. And they're also a lot like their hero, famed boxer Joe Louis. Throughout this moving novel, their lives gradually converge to form friendship, family, and love. Their trials and triumphs echo those of Joe Louis, as he fights to become the heavyweight boxing champion. Andrea Pinkney masterfully weaves in factual information about Joe Louis and actual radio commentary from his fights, enriching the narrative of this uniquely rendered and beautifully written novel.

Linus The Little Yellow Pencil

2019-06-04
Linus The Little Yellow Pencil

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  • Author: Scott Magoon
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • ISBN: 136804445X
  • Category : Juvenile Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 36

Linus and his eraser, Ernie, don't always see eye to eye. But with the family art show drawing near, these two will have to sharpen their collaboration to make something neither one could do on their own! This ode to art by the illustrator of Spoon and Chopsticks points out the power of sharing the creative process and sticking with it.

The Roses in My Carpets

2004
The Roses in My Carpets

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  • Author: Rukhsana Khan
  • Publisher: Markham, Ont. : Fitzhenry & Whiteside
  • ISBN: 9781550050691
  • Category : Juvenile Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 0

When a young boy and his mother and sister come to a refugee camp to escape the war in Afghanistan, he finds some comfort in the beauty of the carpets he is learning to weave.

Christmas at Carnton

2017-10-03
Christmas at Carnton

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  • Author: Tamera Alexander
  • Publisher: Thomas Nelson
  • ISBN: 0310413206
  • Category : Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 256

“This tender love story between two wounded people whom God brings together for healing is a book readers will enjoy anytime—but especially at Christmas!” —Francine Rivers, New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind Amid war and the fading dream of the Confederacy, a wounded soldier and a destitute widow discover the true meaning of Christmas—and sacrificial love. Recently widowed, Aletta Prescott struggles to hold life together for herself and her six-year-old son. With the bank threatening to evict them, she discovers an advertisement for the Women’s Relief Society auction and applies for a position—only to discover it’s been filled. Then a chance meeting with a wounded soldier offers another opportunity—and friendship. But can Aletta trust this man? Captain Jake Winston, a revered Confederate sharpshooter, suffered a head wound at the Battle of Chickamauga. When doctors deliver their diagnosis, Jake fears losing not only his greatest skill but his very identity. As he heals, Jake is ordered to assist with a local Women’s Relief Society auction. He respectfully objects. Kowtowing to a bunch of “crinolines” isn’t his idea of soldiering. But orders are orders, and he soon discovers this group of ladies—one, in particular—is far more than he bargained for. Set against the backdrop and history of the Carnton Plantation in Franklin, Tennessee, Christmas at Carnton is a story of hope renewed and faith restored at Christmas.

When Pencil Met the Markers

2020-07-21
When Pencil Met the Markers

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  • Author: Karen Kilpatrick
  • Publisher: Imprint
  • ISBN: 1250793068
  • Category : Juvenile Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 21

A purple marker shows his friends that being creative means sometimes coloring outside the lines in When Pencil Met the Markers, the imaginative, inspiring, and colorful follow-up to When Pencil Met Eraser from writers Karen Kilpatrick and Luis O. Ramos, Jr., and illustrator German Blanco. Perfect for back to school and all year round! Meet the Markers! They love to color. But Purple Marker colors everywhere—even outside the lines. When the other markers call his creativity a mistake, it’s up to Pencil and Eraser to help Purple discover how making mistakes and making art go hand-in-hand. This hilarious and clever picture book allows Pencil and Eraser to show Purple Marker—and the rest of us—how to turn our messes into successes and do what makes us happy. With engaging art and adorable characters, When Pencil Met the Markers gives center stage to every kid's favorite classroom materials, making this a perfect gift for teachers and the first day of school.

The Promise of a Pencil

2015-02-03
The Promise of a Pencil

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  • Author: Adam Braun
  • Publisher: Simon and Schuster
  • ISBN: 1476730636
  • Category : Biography & Autobiography
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 288

This the story of how a young man turned $25 into more than 200 schools around the world and the guiding steps anyone can take to lead a successful and significant life. The author began working summers at hedge funds when he was just sixteen years old, sprinting down the path to a successful Wall Street career. But while traveling he met a young boy begging on the streets of India, who after being asked what he wanted most in the world, simply answered, "A pencil." This small request led to a staggering series of events that took the author backpacking through dozens of countries before eventually leaving one of the world's most prestigious jobs at Bain & Company to found Pencils of Promise, the organization he started with just $25 that has since built more than 200 schools around the world. This book chronicles the author's journey to find his calling, as each chapter explains one clear step that every person can take to turn your biggest ambitions into reality, even if you start with as little as $25. His story takes readers behind the scenes with business moguls and village chiefs, world-famous celebrities and hometown heroes. It is filled with compelling stories and shareable insights. All proceeds from this book support Pencils of Promise.

Colored Pencil Painting Bible

2012-05-02
Colored Pencil Painting Bible

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  • Author: Alyona Nickelsen
  • Publisher: Watson-Guptill
  • ISBN: 0823085570
  • Category : Art
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 194

Learn to paint with groundbreaking new techniques for a favorite medium! • Dazzling colors, incredible realism—with simple step-by-step demonstrations • Easy-to-follow instructions from a top colored-pencil artist • Master the wide range of colored pencil effects possible, including blending, layering, translucent effects, and more Radiant color…painterly finishes…astonishing realism…with colored pencils! Achieve rich, luminous color and eye-popping ultra-realistic effects. Artists of every level will be inspired by the amazing new techniques created by Alyona Nickelsen, presented in Colored Pencil Painting Bible for the very first time. Nickelsen’s innovations will delight readers and detailed you-can-do-it processes bring her striking results within reach for every artist. Take colored pencils beyond the ordinary with Colored Pencil Painting Bible!