essays

A collection of seventeen essays that explores what being an ally is, needing an ally, and showing up for friends and strangers.

"Anthology of essays exploring the decline in Americans' trust in media"--Provided by publisher.

"Anthology of curated essays exploring changes in the United States, its global allies and adversaries, and their relationships, in [more] recent years"--Provided by publisher.

Celebrating self, identity, queerness, and his Filipino heritage, the original superstar influencer and internet darling presents a funny and fabulous collection of essays, drawings, recipes, how-tos, and never-before-seen photos that go beyond what is known of him from social media.

"Author Ross Gay spent a year writing almost-daily essays about the things, large and small, that delight him"--Provided by publisher.

"Education leaders from around the country share their thoughts through essays that explore topics such as: how to achieve equity for all students; creating equity awareness in teachers; working with families and communities to close the opportunity gap; setting high expectations to raise academic achievement; and more"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at DNA testing.

". . . a collection of . . . personal essays by Puliter Prize-winning authur Jhumpa Lahiri, who reflects on her emerging identity as a translator as well as a writier in two languages. . ."--Dust jacket.

If Jonathan has learned anything from these experiences, it's that in order to thrive, he had to push past the shame and fear of being his true self. To embark on that journey, he had to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. In this candid and curious essay collection, Jonathan takes a thoughtful, in-depth look at timely topics through the lens of his own personal experience--instances that have required him to learn, grow, and back handspring layout to a better understanding of the world around him. He dives deeply and widely--from a poignant reflection on grief and embracing body neutrality to an examination of the HIV safety net and white privilege--to share the ways in which he has learned to embrace change.

"In a collection of essays, the venerated television journalist celebrates our shared values, reminds us of what matters most in our great country, and shows us what patriotism looks like"--Provided by publisher.