government policy

"Marley explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity, inclusion, and using social media for good. She offers practical tools for galvanizing kids' strengths in their homes, communities, schools, and libraries, while getting support from adults. Focusing on the importance of literacy and diversity, Marley shares her personal journey to compassionate social action and delivers hands-on strategies for becoming a lifelong reader"--Back cover.

Offers a series of essays which address both sides of the border wall with Mexico debate focusing on the ethics and cost of building the wall.

"Global opinion leaders on the frontline of the drug debate describe their experiences and perspectives on what needs to be done. Highlighting the pitfalls behind drug policy to-date and bringing to light new policies and approaches, which make a clear case for galvanizing governments to end the war on drugs - once and for all."--OCLC.

"Luca and Abel have been rounded up to work on the construction of a government research facility, but it's actually a trap to identify carriers! The National Grainelier Special Education and Research Institute chair, Nicolas, has laced the water with an herbicide that's harmless to humans but disastrous to seed carriers. With suspicion hanging heavy over the young men, will Luca's secret be discovered?"--Back cover.

"In a world where the seeds of plants are imbued with various powers both great and small, young Luca makes ends meet by illegally cultivating and selling rare specimens. But anyone caught engaging in this activity without the qualifications of a government-sanctioned Grainelier does so at the price of their freedom. So when the security forces come calling, Luca assumes they're onto him . . . but it's actually his shut-in father, Christophe, they're after! Sent running to safety by Christophe, Luca escapes with a few rare and powerful seeds pressed into his hand . . . but will they do anything but make Luca's path a thorny one?"--OCLC.

A biography of U.S. congresswoman Patsy Mink.

Presents a collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at race relations in American society.

"A journalist chronicles the next chapter in civil rights--the story of a movement and a nation, witnessed through the poignant and inspiring experiences of five young undocumented activists who are transforming society's attitudes toward one of the most contentious political matters roiling America today: immigration."--Amazon.

Offers a re-imagining of the American educational system by presenting parents and educators with new modes of wonder, creativity, and initiative.

Explores the controversy surrounding so-called "DREAMers," children taken into the United States illegally by their parents, who then grew up in the United States and are now adults facing many challenges, such as the fact that the DREAM Act has yet to be passed in Congress.