In Her Voice

In Her Voice
Author: Melissa Silverstein
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1504023811

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In Her Voice is the first book that takes the words and experiences of a diverse group of celebrated women film directors and puts their voices front and center. This unique volume of interviews presents more than 40 feature and documentary directors from around the world, including Debra Granik (Winter’s Bone), Courtney Hunt (Frozen River), Callie Khouri (Mad Money), Sally Potter (Rage), Lone Scherfig (An Education) and Lynn Shelton (Humpday). In Her Voice is a call to arms and a reminder to movie lovers, students and the entertainment industry about the significance of women directors and their growing, integral position in the world of filmmaking. It is also a message for women directors to not give up?—your voice counts. Your vision matters.

Finding Her Voice

Finding Her Voice
Author: Faye Z. Belgrave
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2021-09-01
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1684037425

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"A how-to book to encourage and empower Black teenage girls."—Kirkus Reviews Find the strength and confidence needed to speak up, be heard, and assert yourself in a world filled with microaggressions and discrimination. Have you experienced stress, frustration, anger, or sadness as a Black girl in a predominantly White space? Have there been times when you were the only Black voice to speak up in class or in a social situation? Maybe you have felt lonely as the only Black person in a group. Unfortunately, you are far from alone. However, there are steps you can take to build self-empowerment, develop skills to address microaggressions, and explore your feelings and experiences in a meaningful way. This workbook can help you get started. Written by three powerful women who are lifelong advocates for racial justice, Finding Her Voice provides activities and exercises to help you challenge dominant culture, cultivate self-compassion and self-confidence, and build resilience in a world still filled with microaggressions and discrimination. You’ll learn how to navigate awkward or difficult situations at school, with friends, and on social media. You’ll also find real stories from other teens who share your experiences. By reading about situations faced by other Black girls in White spaces and responding to the critical questions and exercises in the workbook, you’ll learn to recognize and address some of the challenges unique to the Black girl experience. Finally, you’ll learn to strengthen your wonderful sense of self and own your power, and discover ways to share your amazing gifts with the world.

She Raised Her Voice!

She Raised Her Voice!
Author: Jordannah Elizabeth
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2021-12-28
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0762475145

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A fully illustrated middle-grade anthology celebrating Black women singers throughout history in a first-of-its-kind collection. From jazz and blues, hip hop and R&B, pop, punk, and opera, Black women have made major contributions to the history and formation of musical genres for more than a century. In this fully illustrated middle grade anthology, 50 strong, empowering, and inspiring Black women singers' bios will teach kids to follow their dreams, to think outside the box, and to push the boundaries of what's expected. Written by music writer and journalist Jordannah Elizabeth and illustrated by Briana Dengoue, She Raised Her Voice! will inspire readers to find their voice and their own way of expressing themselves.

Ida Finds Her Voice

Ida Finds Her Voice
Author: Kate Anderson Foley
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-10-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578528892

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This is a story about a little girl named Ida who encounters a number of unsettling situations that cause a variety of emotions. She encounters prejudice, discriminations, and intolerance toward her friends and family and she's trying to make sense of it all. But with the help of her family and her sidekick owl named Smalls, Ida finds the words to express her feelings and speaks out for love, tolerance, and inclusion of all people, cultures, and faiths.

Listen to Her Voice

Listen to Her Voice
Author: Miki Raver
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2005-03-24
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780811847476

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Resurrects the dramatic stories of eighteen women in the Hebrew Bible, illustated with masterpieces by Rubens, Breughel, Raphael, Tintoretto, and other artists--an ode to the resilience and beauty of our foremothers.--Adapted from back cover.

Speak

Speak
Author: De'Asia Scott
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2017-11-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781945434051

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It's Amaya's first month at a new school in a new state, and she's too scared to speak. Amaya has a stutter. At her old school she got bullied for how she talked, but she had finally just started making friends. And then her mom got a new job and moved them to DC, where she had to start all over again! Now Amaya is mad at her mom and scared at school. The only friend she shares her feelings with is her dog, Journey, who can talk back! If Amaya doesn't start speaking soon, she'll keep getting in trouble and will never make friends. Can Journey and her classmates help Amaya find her voice? The authors of this story are part of an innovative program run by Reach Incorporated. Reach develops grade-level readers and capable leaders by preparing teens to serve as tutors and role models for younger students, resulting in improved literacy outcomes for both. Learn more at reachincorporated.org. Books were created in collaboration with Shout Mouse Press. Shout Mouse is a nonprofit writing program and publishing house for unheard voices. Through writing workshops designed for all levels of literacy, Shout Mouse empowers writers from marginalized backgrounds to tell their own stories in their own voices and, as published authors, to act as agents of change. Learn more at shoutmousepress.org

Her Voice in Law

Her Voice in Law
Author: Rena Cook
Publisher:
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2021-08-07
Genre: Oral pleading
ISBN: 9781641056205

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This book provides an in-depth training course for the female attorney who wants to have more vocal power, to build instant trust and rapport and have authentic command in all legal situations, including trial work. The authors go in-depth to provide a straightforward pathway for lasting changes.

He Hears Her Voice

He Hears Her Voice
Author: Candy L. Marballi
Publisher: Ellie Claire
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2022-04-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781546000679

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"Teach us to pray," was the humble request of Jesus' disciples over two thousand years ago and remains the heart cry of many of His followers today. Candy Marballi discovered that declaring the promises of God through prayer led to untold blessings and opportunities. One prayer comprised of ten themes (grace, love, compassion, repentance, worship, commitment, dependence, influence, discipleship, and authority) will refresh your prayer-life. He Hears Her Voice is a prayer strategy that offers proven steps to guide you to a richer relationship with God. Filled with vivid personal stories, meditative scripture, beautiful hymns, and meaningful prayers, this devotional provides a grounding worship experience. He Hears Her Voice will change the way we pray--and equip a generation of women to live boldly in their faith.

Melody Lifts Her Voice (American Girl)

Melody Lifts Her Voice (American Girl)
Author: Bria Alston
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 19
Release: 2022-02-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593431715

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American Girl® Melody™ stands up for what's right in this all-new Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader that takes place in 1964—and includes more than 30 stickers! Melody Ellison loves singing and gardening, and is inspired by friends and family and the Civil Rights Movement to make changes in her community. Melody's story of leadership and making one's voice heard is sure to engage today's readers as they learn what it was like to be a girl in 1964. This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is great for American Girl fans ages 5 to 8 and includes more than 30 stickers! This exciting Step into Reading is based on an American Girl story by Denise Lewis Patrick. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own. Introduced in 1986, American Girl's flagship line of historical characters features 18-inch dolls, books, and accessories that give girls a dramatic understanding of the role women and girls played in shaping our country. Look out for these other great books: Samantha Helps a Friend (American Girl) 9780593381878 Freedom for Addy (American Girl) 9780593381915 Molly’s Christmas Surprise (American Girl) 9780593381960

Raising Her Voice

Raising Her Voice
Author: Rodger Streitmatter
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2014-07-11
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0813149053

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Each chapter is a biographical sketch of an influential black woman who has written for American newspapers or television news, including Maria W. Stewart, Mary Ann Shadd Cary, Gertrude Bustill Mossell, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Josephine St.Pierre Ruffin, Delilah L. Beasley, Marvel Cooke, Charlotta A. Bass, Alice Allison Dunnigan, Ethel L. Payne, and Charlayne Hunter-Gault.