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"I CRIED, YOU DIDN'T LISTEN IS THE MOST POWERFUL TALE OF HORROR WITHIN THE WALLS OF PENAL INSTITUTIONS SINCE 'PAPILLON.' THE TERRIFYING ASPECT IS THAT IT DESCRIBES AMERICA'S JUVENILE SYSTEM" - Alden Mills, ARETE MAGAZINE "THE AUTHOR'S WELL-WRITTEN STORY COMES AT THE READER FAST AND FURIOUSLY; SHOCKING READERS INTO AN AWARENESS OF THE INHUMANITY OF AMERICA'S JUVENILE PENAL INSTITUTIONS."- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "I CRIED, YOU DIDN'T LISTEN IS A POWERFUL INDICTMENT OF A SYSTEM THAT MAY HAVE LOST TRACK OF ITS PURPOSE."- Don Davis, THE SAN DIEGO UNION An early Winner of the "Project Censored" Award ...

Twelve-year-old Viviani Fedeler, proud resident of the New York Public Library, has her sights set on becoming a star reporter. She’s thrilled when Miss Hutch announces a story contest where the winner gets their essay printed in the New York Times! But then, Viviani gets her first-ever case of writer’s block. As she struggles to find inspiration, the library is hit with a strange mystery involving overdue books, secret messages, and perhaps a spy lurking among the shelves.... Will Viviani be able to crack the code and find the perfect story worthy of a byline?

Thousands of years ago, ancient philosophers asked some important questions: "Where do we come from?", "What is right and what is wrong?", "Am I real?", and "What is the point of existence?" These questions have gone on to spark passionate debates about our existence and how we understand the world around us. In this fun and engaging introduction to philosophy, listeners aged 11+ will be introduced to a variety of philosophical ideas through the teachings of Plato, Confucius, Simone de Beauvoir, and many more.

When Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843, he likely had no idea that the story and its main character, Ebenezer Scrooge, would remain so popular nearly two centuries later. Today, audiences still find themselves entertained by the story of a grumpy, selfish man who becomes a holiday hero after he learns generosity through the help of three spirits in Victorian-era England.

Kit Spencer can’t stand reading. She’d rather be outside playing and getting muddy than stuck inside with a book. But when her best friends, Josh and Alita, drag her to the local library, Kit makes an incredible discovery: She’s a wizard — and books are the key to her abilities. Unfortunately, a greedy businessman wants to tear down the beloved library, destroying all its magic. To make matters worse, there’s a sleeping dragon hidden there, and if she’s awakened, her wild power will wreak havoc.

Odilon se régale en buvant l'encre des livres, mais il se sent seul. Il ne va quand même pas rester célibataire toute sa vie... Il aimerait tant pouvoir partager sa paille avec quelqu'un ! Et s'il mordait Carmilla ?

Introducing French to children aged six and up, this audiobook will help little learners to develop a broad range of vocabulary across a range of topics, understand essential grammar, and instill confidence to try out their newfound French language skills. The Beginners' French for Kids audiobook also has an intercultural element within each track, allowing children to learn things about France and the French-speaking world.

Did you know that ancient Egyptian mummy makers had special tools to extract brains through the nose? Or that before mummies became objects of scientific interest, people used to burn them as fuel? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked-plus "Did You Know?" fun facts and lots of vivid, dramatic illustrations.

The Declaration of Independence is an American symbol that helps citizens define their rights. Join Thomas Jefferson as he introduces the story of the creation of the famous document he wrote, the Declaration of Independence.

An audio course that teaches basic words and phrases in Yemeni Arabic for younger listeners and speakers of the language. The course focuses on key words and phrases that can easily be put to use in day-to-day communication, with topics such as greetings, questions and responses, colors, numbers, and many more. The course contains 28 daily sessions, enabling your child to build up their Yemeni Arabic communication skills over the course of a month with daily sessions. Early sessions feature new content, and then later sessions review the content in different ways to help truly learn.

As northern lights dance and snow blankets the ground, a young girl searches for the perfect book to give her loved ones for their annual book exchange on Christmas Eve. When December 24th finally arrives, they gather together to share magical stories, curl up by the fire, and read all night long—so the Book Flood begins!

Young Linguists teaches kids essential language skills fast. That means 20-30-minute lessons to help kids stay engaged, and daily repetition to reinforce learning. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases, so that you are learning what you can apply. These books also included detailed sections in English on effective strategies for learning new languages and ideas to carry on learning and applying what you know once the course is complete. In addition, there are complete review sections for learning, comprehension, and speaking repetition.

Young Linguists teaches kids essential language skills fast without requiring screen time. That means bite-sized, 20-minute audio lessons to help kids stay engaged, and daily repetition to reinforce learning. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases so that you are learning what you can apply. This book also includes detailed sections in English on effective strategies for learning new languages and ideas to carry on learning and applying what you know once the course is complete.

One day, villagers from Lacaune, in the mountains of southern France, returned from the woods with a startling story. They’d glimpsed a naked boy digging in the leaves. A year later - in 1798 - the strange, scarred boy appeared again, and this time woodsmen captured him and marched him down the mountain to the village square, where everyone crowded around to take in the spectacle. And so began the curious public life of the boy known as the Savage of Aveyron, whose journey took him all the way to Paris.

Mientras llega la noche, la mamá y su bebé comparten momentos preciosos, desde la hora del baño hasta la hora de dormir. Los niños estarán encontados con este cuento tierno con ilustraciones dulces. (As night falls, mother and baby share precious moments from bathtime to bedtime. Children will find sweet illustrations with this cute story.) Each dual language learning set features an accompanying PDF set so children can follow along as each word is read and pronounced in both Spanish and English. BONUS: 4 tracks with lullaby music to lull your little one to sleep!

Before James Baldwin was a celebrated novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and activist, he was a boy who fell in love with stories. Words opened up new worlds for young Jimmy, who read and wrote at every opportunity. He ultimately realized his dreams of becoming an author and giving voice to his community, and in doing so he showed the world the fullness of Black American life. This book biography of an American icon is a poetic introduction to James Baldwin and celebration of the power of language.

A Shona course for kids focused on words and vocabulary they can use, from introducing themselves to talking about food and weather. This audio course offers 28 bite-sized sessions to learn and recall important vocabulary. Topics covered include numbers, colors, food, animals, places, greetings, questions, answers, short sentences, weather, time, months, days of the week, quantities, positions, and many others. Vocabulary is first presented, then tested in listening and through speaking.

What is the legislative branch? It's the part of government that makes our country's laws. But just how does the legislative branch make a law? And what else does this branch do? Listen to this book to find out.

Thirty-two new and traditional Spanish songs! Sixteen songs teach colors, directions, good nutrition, kind words, and more in Spanish. Sixteen songs encourage dancing, swinging, marching, bouncing, and more!

Discover how a young girl who was the star of her school's debate team became a federal jurist and the first Black woman to sit on the United States Supreme Court.