12/18/2023 0 Comments Bookshelf 2 comic tallahasseeJaneczko probes such stories as that of Elizabeth Van Lew, an aristocrat whose hatred of slavery drove her to be one of the most successful spies in the Civil War the “Choctaw code talkers,” Native Americans who were instrumental in sending secret messages during World War I the staggering engineering behind a Cold War tunnel into East Berlin to tap Soviet phones (only to be compromised by a Soviet mole) and many more famous and less-known examples. Delve into stories about the Choctaw Code Talkers of WWI, Soviet moles, Mata Hari and more as you uncover just how they changed the course of history.”įrom Publisher: “Ever since George Washington used them to help topple the British, spies and their networks have helped and hurt America at key moments in history. From YALSA: “This compilation of different spies carries readers from the Revolutionary War through the infamous Cold War era. T he Dark Game: True Sp y Storiesby Paul Janeczko, published by Candlewick Press (2010). The Spies of Mississippi will inspire readers with the stories of the brave citizens who overcame the forces of white supremacy to usher in a new era of hope and freedom-an age that has recently culminated in the election of Barack Obama.” Readers get first-hand accounts of how neighbors spied on neighbors, teachers spied on students, ministers spied on church-goers, and spies even spied on spies. Author Rick Bowers has combed through primary-source materials and interviewed surviving activists named in once-secret files, as well as the writings and oral histories of Mississippi civil rights leaders. This book sheds new light on one of the most momentous periods in American history. Bowers’ expose of this unknown organization reveals the extent to which some were willing to go to see segregation remain the law of the state. ”įrom publisher: “ The Spies of Mississippi is a compelling story of how state spies tried to block voting rights for African Americans during the Civil Rights era. From YALSA: “In 1958, the state of Mississippi began an undercover operation, The Sovereignty Commission, to spy on and potentially squelch the Civil Rights movement. Spies of Mississippi: The True Story of the Spy Network that Tried to Destroy the Civil Rights Movementby Rick Bowers, published by National Geographic Society (2010). Filled with chilling and vivid personal accounts unearthed from oral histories, congressional documents, and diaries, it is a book to read and remember.” The six friends named their club the Ku Klux Klan, and, all too quickly, their club grew into the self-proclaimed Invisible Empire with secret dens spread across the South. This is the story of how a secret terrorist group took root in America’s democracy. With those words, six restless young men raided the linens at a friend’s mansion, pulled pillowcases over their heads, hopped on horses, and cavorted through the streets of Pulaski, Tennessee. With primary source material, she details the horrific history of the Ku Klux Klan and the people who fell victim to its reign of terror.”įrom publisher: “ Boys, let us get up a club. From YALSA: “Bartoletti provides readers with an in-depth look at the formation of the KKK and its subsequent evolution into a violent organization. They Called Themselves the KKK: The Birth of an American Terrorist Groupby Susan Campbell Bartoletti, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (2010). This thoroughly researched and well-illustrated biography is a must-have for all young artists, music lovers, and pop-culture enthusiasts. ” Janis Joplin includes more than sixty photographs, and an assortment of anecdotes from Janis’s friends and band mates. And finally, it’s the story of one of the most iconic female musicians in American history, who died at twenty-seven. It’s the story of an outrageous rebel who wanted to be loved, and of a wild woman who wrote long, loving letters to her mom. Her story-told here with depth and sensitivity by author Ann Angel-is one of a girl who struggled against rules and limitations, yet worked diligently to improve as a singer. From YALSA: “Janis Joplin, a true “fish out of water” in Port Arthur, TX, follows her own path to become an icon of American music in her short, tragic life.”įrom publisher: “Forty years after her death, Janis Joplin remains among the most compelling and influential figures in rock-and-roll history. Janis Joplin: Rise Up Singingby Ann Angel, published by Amulet/Abrams (2010). The finalists for the 2011 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults have been announced! The winner will be announced at ALA Midwinter.
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