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The term "minority" often masks a vast tapestry of lived experiences, shaped by intersecting forces of discrimination, disadvantage, and resilience. "In the Margins No More" boldly dissects these complex realities, offering a critical analysis of how various societies have marginalized groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and other identity markers.This meticulously researched work explores the deep-rooted mechanisms...
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English
Description
Beryl Potter was a reserved working-class mother of three living a decent life, or so it seemed, when a harmless slip and fall marked the unravelling of everything that she had known about herself and the world around her. Over the course of six years, she endured unimaginable pain. As doctors raced to save her life, her limbs and eyesight were taken from her one by one. In the span of a few years, she lost nearly half her body, her financial security,...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A true story of determination and groundbreaking achievement follows eighth grade African American spelling champion MacNolia Cox, who left Akron, Ohio, in 1936 to compete in the prestigious National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., only to be met with prejudice and discrimination.
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