Laurie Halse Anderson Knihy

Jsi si jistá, že tobě se to stát nemůže?! Melinda Sordino nastupuje do prvního ročníku na Merryweatherskou střední s cejchem na čele. Potom co zavolala na závěrečný školní večírek policii, se s ní skoro nikdo ze spolužáků nebaví. Už jen cesta do školy představuje pro Melindu obrovské sebezapření, následují však o nic méně trýznivé hodiny a hodiny se spolužáky, kteří ji ostentativně přehlížejí. Melinda se uzavírá do sebe a čím dál více se izoluje od svého okolí. Málokdo by si všiml, že téměř nemluví, a už ani nikoho nezajímá, proč tehdy na policii zavolala... Druhé české vydání.

"Speak up for yourself - we want to know what you have to say." From the first moment of her freshman year at Merryweather High, Melinda knows this is a big fat lie, part of the nonsense of high school. She is friendless - an outcast - because she busted an end-of-summer party by calling the cops, so now nobody will talk to her, let alone listen to her. Through her work on anart project, she is finally able to face what really happened that night: She was raped by an upperclassman, a guy who still a threat to her. With powerful illustrations by Emily Carroll, Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak: The Graphic Novel comes alive for new audiences and fans of the classic novel. -- From amazon.com

Navigating the challenges of middle school, Maggie encounters her new science teacher, Mr. Carlson, who is blind and adjusting to life with a guide dog named Scout. While Scout is eager to assist, Maggie senses that Mr. Carlson is struggling with this transition. Determined to lend a hand, she seeks ways to support both her teacher and Scout, highlighting themes of empathy, friendship, and personal growth in this heartwarming story.

From the author of Speak and Fever, 1793, comes the never-before-told tale of Sarah Josepha Hale, the extraordinary "lady editor" who made Thanksgiving a national holiday! Thanksgiving might have started with a jubilant feast on Plymouth's shore. But by the 1800s America's observance was waning. None of the presidents nor Congress sought to revive the holiday. And so one invincible "lady editor" name Sarah Hale took it upon herself to rewrite the recipe for Thanksgiving as we know it today. This is an inspirational, historical, all-out boisterous tale about perseverance and belief: In 1863 Hale's thirty-five years of petitioning and orations got Abraham Lincoln thinking. He signed the Thanksgiving Proclamation that very year, declaring it a national holiday. This story is a tribute to Hale, her fellow campaigners, and to the amendable government that affords citizens the power to make the world a better place!

Struggling with her choice of career after her cat Mittens' injury, Sunita embarks on an internship at a research lab, only to discover the harsh realities of animal testing. Torn between her passion for animals and the ethical dilemmas of the veterinary field, she seeks a path that allows her to care for animals without causing them harm. This journey explores themes of compassion, ethical responsibility, and the quest for a fulfilling career in animal care.

The arrival of a flock of parrots in Zoe's backyard coincides with her mother's unexpected visit from California, bringing a long-awaited proposal for Zoe to return home. While this seems like a dream come true, Zoe grapples with the emotional complexities of leaving her life in Ambler and her bond with Dr. Mac. The story explores themes of family, belonging, and the challenges of making significant life changes.

Sunita Patel, intelligent and compassionate, faces a critical challenge as a hurricane threatens her community. With Lucy, a diabetic cat with a broken leg, at risk along with her owner, Mrs. Clark, Sunita must summon her courage amidst the chaos of emergency evacuations. The story explores themes of bravery, responsibility, and the bond between humans and animals as Sunita navigates her fears to save Lucy.

We the people of the United States... Almost Lost Thanksgiving Yes. That's right! Way back when "skirts were long and hats were tall" Americans were forgetting Thanksgiving, and nobody seemed to care! Thankfully, Sarah Hale appeared. More steadfast than Plymouth Rock, this lady editor knew the holiday needed saving. But would her recipe for rescue ever convince Congress and the presidents? Join acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson on a journey of a woman and a pen that spanned four decades, the Civil War, and five presidents, all so you could have your turkey and eat it too!

Sunita's dream of having a cat faces challenges as her parents oppose the idea. Discovering a group of feral strays, she believes she can domesticate them despite their reputation as enemies of humans. With the help of Dr. Mac, she aims to heal and vaccinate the cats before reintroducing them to the neighborhood. However, her intentions clash with the neighbors who view the cats as threats. The story explores themes of compassion, community conflict, and the struggle to bridge the gap between humans and animals.

A personal story of the lifelong impact of rape and a call to action in the age of #MeToo and #TimesUp