popular culture

Diana West examines the alarming trend in America to blur the line between childhood and adulthood, arguing that Americans are failing younger generations due to their own obsessions with remaining young, leading to parents who are more worried about being friends with their children instead of raising them to be responsible, well-educated, well-rounded, productive members of society.

An Ojibwe scholar and cultural preservationist answers the most commonly asked questions about Native Americans, both historical and modern.

"Aisha Harris has made a name for herself as someone you can turn to for an engaging and incisive take on whatever new show or movie everyone is talking about, or should be taking about - first at Slate, then at the Times, and recently as a co-host of NPR's popular Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast. Here, she turns her analytical talents inward, reflecting on the culture that raised her into the person and thinker she is today. In essays that span the personal and political, the high-brow and low, she contrasts the formative touchstones of her 90s childhood with both iconic precursors and more recent sensations to analyse the various tropes that have shaped her heart and mind. Aisha's observations invite us into her family, her adolescence, her relationships, her work. In the opening essay, an interaction with Chance the Rapper prompts an investigation into the origin myth of her name that becomes an ode to Stevie Wonder, Roots, and her parents"--Provided by publisher.

"Today, Barbie has taken over global headlines! By transforming to better match the world around her, Barbie remains in the hearts of children. Text on today's popular and inspiring dolls is paired with a brief history on important cultural events and womens' roles of the 2010s and early 2020s"--Provided by publisher.

"An accessible, informative guide for young pop culture fans and creatives that explores different areas of fandom like cosplay, podcasting, writing fan fic, and more"--.

"Recognizes the beauty of the bodegas, subways, and playgrounds that characterize everyday life in the Bronx and pays homage to the ways that its residents have shaped pop culture through music, visual art, and dance"--Provided by publisher.

"Journalist Arionne Nettles believes it is time Black Chicagoans receive the acclaim, the honor, and the acknowledgment for their contributions to American culture and their recognition of where they truly came from. During the Great Migration, more than a half-million Black Americans moved from the South to Chicago, and with them, they brought the blues, amplifying what would be one of the city's greatest musical artforms. In 1958, the iconic Johnson Publishing company, the voice of Black America, launched the Ebony Fashion Fair show, leading to the creation of the first makeup brand for Black skin. For three decades starting in the 1970s, households across the country were transported to a stage in Chicago as they moved their hips in front of TV screens airing Soul Train. Chicago is where Oprah Winfrey, a Black woman who did not have the "traditional look" TV managers pushed on talent, premiered her talk show, which went on to break every record possible and solidify her position as the "Queen of Daytime TV." It's where Hall of Famer Michael Jordan led the Bulls to six championships, including two three-peats, making the NBA a must-see attraction worldwide and wearing Jordans a style symbol to this day. And it's home to Grammy-winner Chance the Rapper, whose work honors the city's cultural institutions, from the White Sox to modern art superstar Hebru Brantley. It all happened right here, in Chicago. For the past century, Black Chicago's influence has permeated not just the city but, really, what we see as modern-day pop culture throughout the country and, in some ways, the world"--.

"Featuring an all-Indigenous creative team, INDIGNERDS is an . . . anthology collecting 11 stories about Indigenous people balancing traditional ways of knowing with modern pop culture"--Back cover.

"An exciting, visual adventure through history with day-by-day accounts of extraordinary events, notable people, and incredible inventions for kids ages 8-12. History comes alive in this . . . illustrated book with bite-size facts . . . that will engage and entertain young curious minds. Jam-packed with important events, inspiring accomplishments by remarkable people, and groundbreaking inventions, this super-fun fact-filled book--the first kids book from History Channel--includes the most interesting historical facts--from early civilization up to the 21st century all around the world for every day of the year. Each day's entry includes multiple events that occurred on that day in history along with . . . original illustrations and photography. Plus, readers are prompted to recall their own remarkable milestones, helping them to consider their place in history"--Provided by publisher.

This book explores the popular Japanese art form of manga. It will look at the history of manga, the major genres, the important artists, and the impact this art form has had around the world today.