Nevertheless, We Persisted: 48 Voices of Defiance, Strength, and Courage

Awards:   Winner of Latino Book Award 2019
Author:   Amy Klobuchar ,  In This Together Media
Publisher:   Random House USA Inc
ISBN:  

9781524771997


Pages:   320
Publication Date:   15 October 2019
Recommended Age:   From 12 years
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Nevertheless, We Persisted: 48 Voices of Defiance, Strength, and Courage


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  • Winner of Latino Book Award 2019

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"A powerful collection of essays from actors, activists, athletes, politicians, musicians, writers, and teens, including Senator Amy Klobuchar, actress Alia Shawkat, actor Maulik Pancholy, poet Azure Antoinette, teen activist Gavin Grimm, and many, many others, each writing about a time in their youth when they were held back because of their race, gender, or sexual identity—but persisted. ""Aren't you a terrorist?"" ""There are no roles for people who look like you."" ""That's a sin."" ""No girls allowed."" They've heard it all. Actress Alia Shawkat reflects on all the parts she was told she was too ""ethnic"" to play. Former NFL player Wade Davis recalls his bullying of gay classmates in an attempt to hide his own sexuality. Teen Gavin Grimm shares the story that led to one of the infamous ""bathroom bills,"" and how he's fighting it. Holocaust survivor Fanny Starr tells of her harrowing time in Aushwitz, where she watched her family disappear, one by one. What made them rise up through the hate? What made them overcome the obstacles of their childhood to achieve extraordinary success? How did they break out of society's limited view of who they are and find their way to the beautiful and hard-won lives they live today? With a foreword by Minnesota senator and up-and-coming Democratic party leader Amy Klobuchar, these essays share deeply personal stories of resilience, faith, love, and, yes, persistence. An International Latino Book Award Winner A National Council for Social Studies Selection ""Each tale is a soulful testament to the endurance of the human spirit and reminds readers that they are not alone in their search for self. . . . An unflinchingly honest book that should be required reading for every young person in America."" —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ""An invaluable collection of snapshots of American society."" —VOYA, starred review ""[A] gem of a book. . . . There's a lot to study here and talk about on the way to becoming kinder, more empathetic, and most important, compassionate."" —Booklist ""Readers encountering injustice in their own lives may be compelled to take heart—and even action."" —Publishers Weekly ""A powerful collection of voices."" —SLJ ""The sheer variation in writing styles, subject-matters, and structure to these narratives provides readers with inspiration in assorted forms and a complex interpretation of what it means to persist."" —The Bulletin"

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Author:   Amy Klobuchar ,  In This Together Media
Publisher:   Random House USA Inc
Imprint:   Ember
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 20.80cm
Weight:   0.244kg
ISBN:  

9781524771997


ISBN 10:   1524771996
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   15 October 2019
Recommended Age:   From 12 years
Audience:   Young adult ,  Teenage / Young adult
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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An unflinchingly honest book that should be required reading for every young person in America. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review This is an invaluable collection of snapshots of American society, revealing instances of overcoming racism, bullying, and other troubling issues that need to be recognized, acknowledged, and addressed. --VOYA, starred review


An unflinchingly honest book that should be required reading for every young person in America. -Kirkus Reviews, starred review This is an invaluable collection of snapshots of American society, revealing instances of overcoming racism, bullying, and other troubling issues that need to be recognized, acknowledged, and addressed. -VOYA, starred review


"""An unflinchingly honest book that should be required reading for every young person in America.""—Kirkus Reviews, starred review ""This is an invaluable collection of snapshots of American society, revealing instances of overcoming racism, bullying, and other troubling issues that need to be recognized, acknowledged, and addressed.""—VOYA, starred review"


An unflinchingly honest book that should be required reading for every young person in America.--Kirkus Reviews, starred review This is an invaluable collection of snapshots of American society, revealing instances of overcoming racism, bullying, and other troubling issues that need to be recognized, acknowledged, and addressed.--VOYA, starred review


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In This Together Media has published bestselling and award-winning titles since their creation just a few years ago. They highlight the stories of children and young adults, including those who are gay, black, female, transgender, and more. Beyond just highlighting them, In This Together Media wants them to be the stars of the stories we create, inspiring others just like them to be who they are--with confidence and power. For more information, visit InThisTogetherMedia.com, @intogethermedia on Twitter, @inthistogethermedia on Instagram, and In This Together Media on Facebook.

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