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Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Nevertheless We Persisted 48 Voices of Defiance Strength and Courage by Amy Klobuchar Klobuchar, Amy. Nevertheless, We Persisted: 48 Voices of Defiance, Strength, and Courage. Klobuchar, Amy. Nevertheless, We Persisted: 48 Voices of Defiance, Strength, and Courage. Knopf/Penguin Random House, September 2018. 320p. $18.99. 978-1-52477196-6. Table of Contents. Biographies. Discussion Questions. Copyright Information. Index. The foreword for Nevertheless, We Persisted is written by United States Senator Amy Klobuchar, the first woman elected to represent Minnesota in the Senate. She relates the origin story of the "Nevertheless . " phrase, which was sarcastically lobbed at Senator Elizabeth Warren in a debate on the Senate floor. Klobuchar discusses how, instead of remaining an insulting end to a debate, the phrase becomes an ongoing inspiration to many Americans for strength and perseverance in the face of obstacles. The writers of these forty-eight stories of courage are men, women, and teens, including professional athletes, activists, musicians, celebrities, and even a twelve-year-old boxer. What they all have in common is a compelling story to tell about finding their own path by thinking for themselves. Questioning a society that does not value the strength of character required to fulfill individual potential, each storyteller refuses to abandon their quest. The narratives take a variety of formats, from a comic strip to an interview and essays. Most are quite short, three to five pages, none more than ten, and yet a tremendous amount of emotion and insight emanate from these brief tales of struggle. 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. Every library serving young adults should have this title.--Debbie Kirchhoff. NEVERTHELESS, WE PERSISTED. This compelling collection from 48 activists, including athletes, actors, authors, politicians, entrepreneurs, and musicians, is a powerful journalistic tour de force. It is extremely rare to come across a book that is both timely and timeless, but this insightful compilation, whose title derives from the misogynistic treatment of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, more than rises to the occasion. Each essay is a story of struggle to find identity and self-love while confronting the racism, sexism, homophobia, and classism that remain embedded in American culture. The narrative accounts—generally three to five pages in length—are highly accessible, and their formats, which range from essays to interviews and comic strips, highlight the authors’ diversity of experiences and celebrate the potency of all forms of storytelling. One particular standout essay is that of former NFL player Wade Davis, whose gut-wrenching account of his struggle with homosexuality demonstrates how sports culture and religion shape American ideals of masculinity. 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. The biography section shows the diversity of the contributors in terms of ethnicity, nationality, age, physical and mental health status, sexual orientation, and religion. An unflinchingly honest book that should be required reading for every young person in America. (biographies, discussion questions, index) (Nonfiction. 14-18) Pub Date: Sept. 4, 2018. ISBN: 978-1-5247-7196-6. Page Count: 320. Publisher: Knopf. Review Posted Online: May 28, 2018. Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 15, 2018. Share your opinion of this book. Did you like this book? More by Amy Klobuchar. Though not the most balanced, an enlightening look back for the queer future. A QUEER HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. by Michael Bronski ; adapted by Richie Chevat ‧ RELEASE DATE: June 11, 2019. An adaptation for teens of the adult title A Queer History of the United States (2011). Divided into thematic sections, the text filters LGBTQIA+ history through key figures in each era from the 1500s to the present. Alongside watershed moments like the 1969 Stonewall uprising and the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s and 1990s, the text brings to light less well-known people, places, and events: the 1625 free love colony of Merrymount, transgender Civil War hero Albert D.J. Cashier, and the 1951 founding of the Mattachine Society, to name a few. Throughout, the author and adapter take care to use accurate pronouns and avoid imposing contemporary terminology onto historical figures. In some cases, they quote primary sources to speculate about same-sex relationships while also reminding readers of past cultural differences in expressing strong affection between friends. Black-and-white illustrations or photos augment each chapter. Though it lacks the teen appeal and personable, conversational style of Sarah Prager’s Queer, There, and Everywhere (2017), this textbook-level survey contains a surprising amount of depth. However, the mention of transgender movements and activism—in particular, contemporary issues— runs on the slim side. Whereas chapters are devoted to over 30 ethnically diverse gay, lesbian, bisexual, or queer figures, some trans pioneers such as Christine Jorgensen and Holly Woodlawn are reduced to short sidebars. Though not the most balanced, an enlightening look back for the queer future. (glossary, photo credits, bibliography, index) (Nonfiction. 14-18) Nevertheless, We Persisted. A powerful collection of essays from actors, activists, athletes, politicians, musicians, writers, and teens, including Black Lives Matter founder Patrisse Cullors, actress Alia Shawkat, actor Maulik Pancholy, poet Azure Antoinette, teen activist Gavin Grimm, and many, many more, 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 the infamous "bathroom bill," 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 , 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. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AUG 6, 2018. As Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota's first female senator, notes in a foreword, the title of this candid anthology is a riff on the derision turned rallying cry aimed at Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren. The contributors representing a spectrum of ages, ethnicities, and experiences share their stories through formats that range from comics to prose. They write of finding the strength and tools to battle such obstacles as gender and racial discrimination, self-doubt, physical challenges, and bullying. Fanny Starr, a 96-year-old Holocaust survivor, unflinchingly describes the atrocities she witnessed at Auschwitz; Danielle Vabner explains how the loss of her six-year-old brother to the Sandy Hook, Conn., shooting inspired her advocacy for gun violence prevention; and Jos Antonio Tijerino, president of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, movingly details his experience immigrating to America. Readers encountering injustice in their own lives may be compelled to take heart and even action. Ages 12 up. Nevertheless, We Persisted: 48 Voices of Defiance, Strength, and Courage. Join multiple outstanding contributors to this powerful collection for a discussion of their own experiences defying obstacles and challenging society’s perceptions and expectations. Nevertheless We Persisted gathers 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 more, each writing about a time in their youth when they were held back because of their race,

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