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Strong Inside
by Andrew Maraniss
This is the biography of Nashvillian and Vanderbilt student Perry Wallace. He made the decision to attend Vanderbilt University on an athletic scholarship in 1966 making him the first African-American basketball player in the SEC. The four years he spent at Vandy were lonely as other students didn't know how welcome the integration on campus. His experiences traveling on the road for games in the deep South were downright terrifying. Read about how he made the choice to become the pioneer he's remember him for.
by Andrew Maraniss
This is the biography of Nashvillian and Vanderbilt student Perry Wallace. He made the decision to attend Vanderbilt University on an athletic scholarship in 1966 making him the first African-American basketball player in the SEC. The four years he spent at Vandy were lonely as other students didn't know how welcome the integration on campus. His experiences traveling on the road for games in the deep South were downright terrifying. Read about how he made the choice to become the pioneer he's remember him for.
The Boy on the Wooden Box:
How the Impossible Became Possible...on Schindler's List
by Leon Leyson
This is a true story of a young Jewish boy who survived the Holocaust by sheer luck, his father's skill, and a chance encounter with a Jewish sympathizer named Oskar Schindler.
How the Impossible Became Possible...on Schindler's List
by Leon Leyson
This is a true story of a young Jewish boy who survived the Holocaust by sheer luck, his father's skill, and a chance encounter with a Jewish sympathizer named Oskar Schindler.
Hans
Christian Andersen's The Red Shoes and Other Tales
by Metaphrog
This is another introduction into the world of fairy tales, graphic novel style. You may already be familiar with "The Little Mermaid", "The Snow Queen", and "The Ugly Duckling", but do you know the story of "The Red Shoes?" Just like the Grimm Brothers' fairy tales, Andersen's can be creepy and a bit gory. So goes the story of "The Red Shoes" when a beautiful pair of red shoes take on a life of their own, the wearer must make a difficult decision in order to stop the shoes. It's a very quick read, so check it out and expand your understand of the original fairy tales.
by Metaphrog
This is another introduction into the world of fairy tales, graphic novel style. You may already be familiar with "The Little Mermaid", "The Snow Queen", and "The Ugly Duckling", but do you know the story of "The Red Shoes?" Just like the Grimm Brothers' fairy tales, Andersen's can be creepy and a bit gory. So goes the story of "The Red Shoes" when a beautiful pair of red shoes take on a life of their own, the wearer must make a difficult decision in order to stop the shoes. It's a very quick read, so check it out and expand your understand of the original fairy tales.
Roller Girl
by Victoria Jamieson
741.59 Jam
Battle of the Books 2016 list
Tougher. Stronger. Fearless. Embrace the fear. Rising 5th grader Astrid keeps reminding herself of these words as things change for her the summer before starting middle school. After going to a roller derby bout, she goes to roller derby camp. Her best friend Nicole has different interests and goes to ballet camp instead. Astrid discovers life isn't as simple as it used to be--roller derby camp is hard work and her friendship with Nicole is slipping away. This is a great story of growing up, being confident in the person you are, and GIRLPOWER!
by Victoria Jamieson
741.59 Jam
Battle of the Books 2016 list
Tougher. Stronger. Fearless. Embrace the fear. Rising 5th grader Astrid keeps reminding herself of these words as things change for her the summer before starting middle school. After going to a roller derby bout, she goes to roller derby camp. Her best friend Nicole has different interests and goes to ballet camp instead. Astrid discovers life isn't as simple as it used to be--roller derby camp is hard work and her friendship with Nicole is slipping away. This is a great story of growing up, being confident in the person you are, and GIRLPOWER!
A Tale Dark & Grimm (Book 1 of 3)
by Adam Gidwitz
If you're familiar with the Grimm Brothers fairytales,--Rapunzel, Cinderella, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, just to name a few--you will love A Tale Dark & Grimm. Hansel and Gretel step out of their own fairytale and enter the stories of eight other Grimm tales. It's still frightening like most Grimm fairytales are, but Hansel and Gretel take charge of their own destiny in an attempt to create their happily ever after.
by Adam Gidwitz
If you're familiar with the Grimm Brothers fairytales,--Rapunzel, Cinderella, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, just to name a few--you will love A Tale Dark & Grimm. Hansel and Gretel step out of their own fairytale and enter the stories of eight other Grimm tales. It's still frightening like most Grimm fairytales are, but Hansel and Gretel take charge of their own destiny in an attempt to create their happily ever after.