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“An inspiring saga of a real-life hero.”—Kirkus Reviews
Join the adventure and experience this graphic depiction of a daring escape to freedom! Robert Smalls is the third book in the bestselling historical comic series, Tales of the Talented Tenth, which focuses on the adventures of amazing African Americans in action.
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Beginning in his hometown of New Orleans, The Atlantic staff writer and poet Clint Smith leads readers on an unforgettable tour of monuments and landmarks—those that are honest about the past and those that are not—that offer an intergenerational story of how slavery has been central in shaping our nation’s collective history, and ourselves. “How the Word Is Passed frees history, frees humanity to reckon honestly with the legacy of slavery,” raves Ibram X. Kendi, National Book Award–winning author of How to be an Anti-Racist. “We need this book.”
We’re giving away five copies of The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel to five lucky Riot readers!
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The New York Times bestselling author of the “heart-stopping tale of survival and heroism” (People) The Book of Lost Names returns with an evocative coming-of-age World War II story about a young woman who uses her knowledge of the wilderness to help Jewish refugees escape the Nazis—until a secret from her past threatens everything.
We’re giving away 10 boxed sets of the Wayside School books by Louis Sachar to 10 lucky Riot readers!
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Wayside School is back in session! Dive into the box set to read the iconic & bestselling stories about the unusually surreal school from Newbery Award-winner Louis Sachar, and don’t miss the newest addition, Beneath the Cloud of Doom, now out in paperback! Over 15 million readers have laughed at the clever and hilarious stories of Wayside School. So what are you waiting for? Come visit Wayside School!
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The Breakfast Club meets The Silver Linings Playbook in this powerful, provocative, and heartfelt novel about twelve endearing strangers who come together to make the most of their final days, from New York Times bestselling and award-winning author J. Michael Straczynski.
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Provocative and fast-paced, S. A. Cosby’s Razorblade Tears is a story of bloody retribution, heartfelt change – and maybe even redemption.
We’re giving away three audiobook downloads of Willie Nelson’s Letters to America by Willie Nelson to three lucky Riot readers!
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Join Page Chaser’s Book Club and listen and discuss Willie Nelson’s Letters to America! Following his best-selling memoir, It’s a Long Story, Willie Nelson now delivers his most intimate thoughts and stories in a series of letters straight from the heart. From his opening letter “Dear America” to his “Dear Willie” epilogue, Willie digs deep into his emotions and soul – and his music catalog – to lift us up and remind us of the endless promise and continuous responsibilities of Americans – to each other, ourselves, and the nation.
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We’re giving away five copies of Parks and Recreation: Leslie for Class President! by Robb Pearlman and Melanie Demmer to five lucky Riot readers!
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Leslie Knope is running for class president! She campaigns all around Pawnee Elementary with her friends, Ann and Ben. In order to win over voters, though, Leslie starts to make some big promises . . . ones she’s not sure she can keep. Will Leslie be able to keep her word and become the best president Pawnee Elementary has ever seen? Filled with colorful, detailed illustrations and brimming with Easter eggs and nods to iconic moments from the show, this hilarious reimagining features a pint-sized cast.
The story will introduce Parks and Recreation to a whole new generation and will teach them the importance of staying true to yourself. And waffles.
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