Nic Stones Schreiben ist tiefgründig geprägt von einer Kindheit, die in vielfältige Kulturen, Religionen und Hintergründe eintauchte, eine Fülle, die sie in ihre Erzählungen einbringen möchte. Sie wird von der Liebe zum Abenteuer und fesselnden Geschichten angetrieben, wobei sie diese Themen oft durch ihre einzigartige literarische Brille erforscht. Ihre Arbeit bemüht sich, verschiedene Stimmen und Perspektiven zu verstärken und die Breite menschlicher Erfahrung widerzuspiegeln. Stones Ansatz konzentriert sich darauf, diese vielfältigen Elemente zu verweben, um nachhallende und fesselnde literarische Werke zu schaffen.
The story follows Jared, a college student and Justyce's roommate, as he campaigns for Junior class president with a strong antiracism platform. Despite being a favorite to win, he faces unexpected competition from Dylan, the new girl. As the election unfolds, Jared grapples with the challenge of balancing his ambitions with his feelings, leading to a conflict between his head and his heart.
The story follows 17-year-old Justyce, an African American student navigating the challenges of attending an elite private school in Atlanta. Through diary-like letters to Martin Luther King Jr., he reflects on his experiences with racism, police violence, friendship, and love. A confrontation with a police officer, who has his own history of violence, ignites complex conflicts involving community tensions, media portrayal, and personal struggles, revealing the deep societal issues faced by Justyce and those around him.
Increase your positive energy at work—and help your team do the same In The Energy of Success, award-winning energy expert Rebecca Ahmed reveals precisely how to shift your physical, emotional, and mental potential through proven, easy-to-use strategies you can start using today. When you learn to shift your own and your team's energy (even if you are not in charge!), you will immediately increase their joy and enthusiasm, transform your workplace, and infuse positivity into your workplace...for everyone. In the book, you'll find five energetic success principles and practical steps you can take immediately to improve your life and the positive influence you can have on the people around you. You'll also discover: Key takeaways to empower others and prepare and control your own personal energy levels at work Critical insights into how you can shift your employees' focus from dwelling on challenges to innovating and communicating solutions Ways to control your responses and reactions to external factors at work, at home, and everywhere else Perfect for employees of all levels, The Energy of Success is a must-read resource for professionals everywhere who hope to change and improve their energy to unlock new levels of success and happiness.
The #1 New York Times bestseller that sparked international dialogue is now a book for young adults! Based on the adult bestseller by Ibram X. Kendi, and co-authored by bestselling author Nic Stone, How to be a (Young) Antiracist will serve as a guide for teens seeking a way forward in acknowledging, identifying, and dismantling racism and injustice. The New York Times bestseller How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi is shaping the way a generation thinks about race and racism. How to be a (Young) Antiracist is a dynamic reframing of the concepts shared in the adult book, with young adulthood front and center. Aimed at readers 12 and up, and co-authored by award-winning children's book author Nic Stone, How to be a (Young) Antiracist empowers teen readers to help create a more just society. Antiracism is a journey--and now young adults will have a map to carve their own path. Kendi and Stone have revised this work to provide anecdotes and data that speaks directly to the experiences and concerns of younger readers, encouraging them to think critically and build a more equitable world in doing so.
This illustrated workbook encourages kids aged 12 and up to reflect on their understanding of race and take actionable steps toward creating a better future. It combines engaging activities with insights from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist, fostering critical thinking and personal growth in the context of social justice.
New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone takes Shuri to uncharted parts of Wakanda in this original adventureThe royal palace of Wakanda is one of, if not the most, secure facilities on this planet—or any other. So the anxiety Shuri feels when she’s jolted out of sleep by the queen mother with the news that someone attempted to break into the palace—and succeeded—is significant. And as quickly as they broke in, they vanished.The search for this interloper, a mysterious “symbiote” with superhuman speed and strength, will lead Shuri to the Jabari Lands, a remote, unforgiving part of the country she has never seen. And what she discovers will be more shocking than she could have imagined . . .
Atlanta is blanketed with snow just before Christmas, but the warmth of young
love just might melt the ice in this novel of interwoven narratives, Black
joy, and cozy, sparkling romance-by the same unbeatable team of authors who
wrote the New York Times bestseller Blackout!