Challenging Stories
Challenging Stories

Author: Anne Burke

Publisher: Canadian Scholars’ Press

Published: 2017-07-31

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1551309734

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How can Canadian educators begin to instill cultural sensitivity and social awareness in elementary and secondary school students? This vital text attempts to answer that question by bringing together literacy scholars and practicing teachers in a unique cross-Canadian exploration of children’s literature and social justice. Through reflection on the experience of teaching with various Canadian texts including picture books, novels, and graphic novels, the contributors behind Challenging Stories create a “pedagogy of discomfort” that will encourage both educators and their students to develop critical literacy skills. The compelling contributions to this collection highlight the complexities of teaching with texts that address issues of discrimination, historical marginalization, colonialism, racial and gender intolerance, sexual orientation, language, and cultural diversity. The authors offer first-hand insight into the possibilities and challenges of implementing curricular and pedagogical changes to promote equity and social justice in the classroom. Featuring the stories of participating teachers and an annotated bibliography of children’s literature, this invaluable resource will prove to be essential reading for current and future educators.

Dawnbreak
Dawnbreak

Author: Rebecca Mickley

Publisher:

Published: 2019-01-02

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 9781951066000

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You can't choose what you are, except when you can.It's only been a few months since first contact and, although peaceful, humanity will never be the same. The new treaty with the Mendians is seemingly too good to be true; free access to hundreds of star systems and the means to get there. All they ask in return is that humanity make the Mendian's "Path of the Other" free to any who desire it. Although following it means to surrender your humanity, for the UEA leadership, the price is worth it. After all, who would choose that?Joyce and John were both born feeling different, like they were meant to be something else, a feeling they've never been able to share except with each other. Now they can become anything and suddenly there is hope. Joyce can't wait to be one of the first human-animal hybrids called Morphics. John is supportive but worried about the risks and the stigma from society as distrust of the treaty grows.A great divide is growing within humanity between those who see the hope for a new age of mankind and those who fear the beginning of the end for humanity itself.Hope or fear, the lines are drawn, and to the victor goes the fate of humanity itself.

The Bone Witch Ebook Bundle
The Bone Witch Ebook Bundle

Author: Rin Chupeco

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2021-01-26

Total Pages: 861

ISBN-13: 1728247411

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All three books in the acclaimed dark fantasy series, The Bone Witch, in one bundle! The Bone Witch: In the captivating launch of this darkly lyrical fantasy series, Tea can raise the dead, but resurrection comes at a price... The Heart Forger: In this dark, engrossing sequel, Tea has mastered resurrection—now it's time for revenge The Shadowglass: In the highly anticipated finale to the trilogy, Tea's life—and the fate of the kingdoms—hangs in the balance. Thrilling and atmospheric, this bestselling series is perfect for readers looking for: teen fiction bestsellers dark fantasy young adult series stories with diverse representation and multicultural influences original worldbuilding and captivating writing books about witches The Bone Witch Trilogy: The Bone Witch (Book 1) The Heart Forger (Book 2) The Shadowglass (Book 3)

The Bone Witch
The Bone Witch

Author: Rin Chupeco

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2017-03-07

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 1492635839

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"A high-fantasy Memoirs of a Geisha, Chupeco's latest excels in originality" —Kirkus Reviews A story of scorned witches, sinister curses, and resurrection, The Bone Witch is the start of a dark fantasy trilogy, perfect for fans of Serpent & Dove and The Cruel Prince. Tea can raise the dead, but resurrection comes at a price... When Tea accidentally resurrects her brother, Fox, from the dead, she learns she is different from the other witches in her family. Her gift for necromancy means that she's a bone witch, a title that makes her feared and ostracized by her community. But Tea finds solace and guidance with an older, wiser bone witch, who takes Tea and her brother to another land for training. In her new home, Tea puts all her energy into becoming an asha—one who can wield elemental magic. But dark forces are approaching quickly, and in the face of danger, Tea will have to overcome her obstacles...and make a powerful choice. Riveting and atmospheric, The Bone Witch is perfect for readers looking for witch novels for adults and teens stories with diverse representation and multicultural influences dark fantasy YA books and series original worldbuilding and captivating writing Praise for The Bone Witch: "A fantasy lover's fantasy" —Foreword Reviews "Mesmerizing. Chupeco (The Suffering) does a magnificent job of balancing an intimate narrative perspective with sweeping worldbuilding, crafting her tale within a multicultural melting pot of influences as she presses toward a powerful cliffhanger."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review "Chupeco delights us with a fascinating world and a rich atmosphere for a story that is exceptionally written from beginning to end."—Buzzfeed "Readers who enjoy immersing themselves in detail will revel in Chupeco's finely wrought tale. Game of Thrones fans may see shades of Daenerys Targaryen in Tea, as she gathers a daeva army to unleash upon the world. Whether she is in the right remains a question unanswered, but the ending makes it clear her story is only beginning." —Booklist The Bone Witch Trilogy: The Bone Witch (Book 1) The Heart Forger (Book 2) The Shadowglass (Book 3)

Lady of Shadows
Lady of Shadows

Author: Breanna Teintze

Publisher: Jo Fletcher Books

Published: 2020-04-16

Total Pages: 335

ISBN-13: 1787476480

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'THRILLS THE READER WITH AN ENJOYABLE, BREAKNECK PLOT' GUARDIAN Death is simple. Dreams are dangerous. Life is . . . unexpected. Outlaw wizard Corcoran Gray expected death to be final, but life, and his loved ones, had other plans. A year after being resurrected and flung into a new body, he's still trying to come to terms with his situation - and his self - when the all-powerful Mages' Guild demands his help to stop a deadly plague. He's inclined to refuse the organisation that still wants him dead, until his partner Brix starts showing symptoms - to save her, Gray will do anything, even if it means working with his greatest enemies. But it quickly becomes clear that this is no normal plague. The situation is more complicated, and more lethal, than anyone has realised. Ancient dangers are stirring, and thousands of lives are at stake . . . In the gripping sequel to Lord of Secrets, Corcoran Gray returns to save his new life and everything he holds dear - he'll just need to battle mysterious plagues, magical monsters, and hellish necromancy first. 'TEINTZE SHOWS A RANGE OF SKILLS IN LADY OF SHADOWS BY MAKING A FANTASTICAL WHODUNIT, WITH TWISTS THAT KEEP YOU PULLING TOWARD THE FINALE' CHARLIE N. HOLMBERG, AUTHOR OF THE PAPER MAGICIAN 'LADY OF SHADOWS SHOWS AN UPWARD TRAJECTORY NOT ONLY FOR THE CHARACTER, BUT FOR THE EMPTY GODS SERIES AS A WHOLE' SCIFINOW 'GRAY IS THE KIND OF RELUCTANT HERO WIZARD WITH A HEART THAT I'D FOLLOW INTO THE APOCALYPSE AND LADY OF SHADOWS DELIVERS JUST THAT - AND MORE' KAI DOORE, AUTHOR OF THE PERFECT ASSASSIN

Shiv K. Kumar as a Post-colonial Poet
Shiv K. Kumar as a Post-colonial Poet

Author: Bijay Kumar Das

Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Dist

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 9788126900473

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Shiv K. Kumar As A Post-Colonial Poet Is An Incisive And Well Researched Book. It Makes An Indepth Study Of The Entire Corpus Of Shiv K. Kumar S Poetry From All Angles Themes, Images, Idioms, Post-Coloniality And Technical Accomplishments. The Concluding Chapter Lays Emphasis On Kumar S Contribution To Post-Colonial Indian English Poetry. This Is An Invaluable Book On Kumar S Poetry, Meant Both For The Common Readers And Specialists In The Field.