When Lilli's older sister gets married to a man with children from a previous marriage, she discovers some sinister aspects to her sister's new family.
Examines the conflict that took place in the South in the years following the end of the Civil War over the rights of African-Americans, recounting key events of that civil rights battle and profiling men and women who worked to promote those rights.
A collection of articles on the topic of violence in America, examining the history and current trends of violence, and discussing the range of effort, both local and national, devoted to eliminating violence in America.
Percy Carey uses a graphic novel format to chronicle his rise and fall in the hip-hop industry as M.F. Grimm, discussing his first experiences with music, the gang violence that put him in a wheelchair, his life in prison, his self-reinvention, and his impressions of the music industry.
As a Chicano boy living in the unglamorous town of Hollywood, New Mexico, and a member of the graduating class of 1969, Sammy Santos faces the challenges of "gringo" racism, unpopular dress codes, the Vietnam War, barrio violence, and poverty.
The author tells about his early life in Puerto Rico, shares the story of how he became involved with the Latin Kings in Chicago, and discusses how the gang changed over the years from heroes representing the struggle for Latino equality to cold-blooded murderers.
Discusses the issues surrounding teen violence including causes, media influence, and suggestions on how to stop the violence. Includes a listing of key people, advocacy groups, and related organizations.
Presents a comprehensive A to Z discussion of teen violence in the United States associated with alcohol and drugs, gang and hate crimes, suicide, school and workplace violence, family abuse, and much more.
