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On a planet on the brink of revolution, Amani has been forced into isolation. She’s been torn from the boy she loves and has given up contact with her fellow rebels to protect her family. In taking risks for the rebel cause, Amani may have lost Maram’s trust forever. But the princess is more complex than she seems, and now Amani is once more at her capricious nature. One wrong move could see her executed for high treason. On the eve of Maram’s marriage to Idris comes an unexpected proposal....

The Story of Las Carpetas plunges readers into the hidden yet pervasive history of Puerto Rico’s surveillance era, a period where the government maintained secret "files" or "carpetas" on thousands of citizens. These files meticulously recorded personal, political, and cultural lives, leading to deep societal rifts and a legacy of fear and mistrust. Alex Alicea brings this dark chapter to life, beginning with a powerful narrative of María Rodriguez opening her file in 1987—a moment that forever altered her understanding of herself and her country.

Things are never as they seem. People tend to judge us according to how “they” think we should be. We can become resentful of them because we do not align with their opinions of us. Who is wrong? Whom does society tend to believe? Who are “they” to be able to identify what we should be? Should their judgment of us change how we view ourselves? It did for me. Be ready to make this real, raw, revealing journey through the life of a former pastor’s wife who was searching for peace. Womanly Wisdom is a narrative of the struggles I faced as a woman “known” by society, trying to fit everyone’s mold.

This collection of contemporary, free verse poetry was borne out of the 2020s. It was plucked from the dumpster fire and, like a lotus flower, blossomed out of the muck and mire. Rachel Rash is a contemporary American poet. Limbic Limbo is her first published anthology; consisting of ethereal, feminist, and abstract poems.

In Unlearning Racism, Evelyn J. Thompson offers a comprehensive exploration of racism's historical roots, its modern manifestations, and actionable strategies for personal growth and collective change. This book empowers listeners to recognize their role in perpetuating or challenging racism and provides tools for creating lasting change. Key Features: Historical Context: Understand how racism evolved in America.

From the authors of NATIONAL BESTSELLER Sanctuary comes a haunting near-future companion tale about undocumented immigrants subjected to deadly experiments in a government labor camp and the four courageous rebels who set into place a daring plan to liberate them. The year is 2033, and in this...

Shadows Have More to Say is a simple short story about Alisha coming face-to-face with her school and college rival at Art School in Boston. Though many years have passed, Mansi seems to be stealing Alisha's limelight. Again! But this time Alisha refuses to be left in the shadows. Will she make peace or will this be the start of another rivalry war on campus?

Shirly's singing video has gone viral, all thanks to her crazy friend Nalini, who thought it was high time that Shirl Girl's life got a makeover. Now, Shirly's about to get her big break as a Bollywood singer alongside famous singer Ravi Bhattacharya and she can finally leave her boring 9-5 job. It's everything she wanted. Or is it?

The handsome Inspector Shamik finds himself undercover at a speed-dating event, much to his annoyance. He is there to apprehend a serial shoplifter who was notorious for escaping the clutches of the police. However, when he meets her, his gut tells him that she is not a shoplifter. He wonders if he should arrest first and ask questions later or use the opportunity to get to know her better and assess the situation? He cannot deny that he is attracted to Varya.

Shruti's Bank account is hacked and her money is stolen just before the due date for paying rent. Mr Patil, her landlord has already threatened to throw her out if she cannot pay her rent in time. She gives up all hope until she chances upon a conversation at the mall that gives her an idea on catching the thieves. Will she find the culprits in time to pay her rent? Find out in 'Rent Scam', a story by Sophia John that will surely tug at your heart and also at your purse strings.

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A lush tapestry of poetry and prose, Here to Stay is an invitation to engage with a new field of contemporary American poetry. “I cannot separate my work from my undocumented identity.” —Aline Mello From the indomitable writers and activists Janine Joseph, Esther Lin, and Marcelo Hernandez...

Hailed as “The Paris Review of BIPOC literature,” Kweli Journal has been a launching pad for many of today’s most celebrated writers. This powerful anthology marks the journal’s 15th anniversary, showcasing 15 unforgettable stories curated by founder Laura Pegram. With a foreword from award-winning author Edwidge Danticat, the narratives included in this vivid anthology explore the devastation of leaving home and the struggle to adapt to reimagined lives, lost loves, distant families, and buried pasts.