“No child will be considered too sick emotionally, or too disturbed, or too unmanageable to be deprived of an opportunity to learn.” —William Glasser, Schools Without Failure Prior to 1972, visitors to Connecticut state mental hospitals might have noticed a six-year-old chronically depressed girl crouching in the corner of a chaotic cafeteria, or a seven-year-old…
Announcing “She Tries Her Tongue, Her Silence Softly Breaks” from NourbeSe Phillip
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New edition The groundbreaking seminal collection by the author of Zong! Brilliant, lyrical, and passionate, this collection from the acclaimed poet M. NourbeSe Philip is an extended jazz riff running along the themes of language, racism, colonialism, and exile. In this groundbreaking collection, Philip defiantly challenges and resoundingly overthrows the silencing of black…
Announcing “Maple Sugaring” from David K. Leff
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The art and science of maple syrup, and stories from the people who make it Maple Sugaring gives readers an intimate look at the art and science of America’s favorite sweet. These stories, told by real-life sugarmakers, reveal how this ancient industry has continued into the twenty-first century. Thanks to the newest technology, and…