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A Quantum Life (Adapted for Young Adults): My Unlikely Journey from the Street to the Stars

Your Friendly Neighborhood Bookseller — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 01:24:46 +0000

Renowned American astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi (born James Plummer) pens a gripping, gritty coming-of-age memoir, from young boy to graduate-school student, that will resonate with teenagers, especially those of color, who are facing many choices and obstacles as they navigate their young adult lives.

He was born James Plummer and grew up in poor neighborhoods where gangs were common. What set him apart were his love of the starlit sky and the mysteries of science and his off-the-charts IQ.

Despite the constant upheaval and turbulence of his home life, James devoured books, conducted science experiments, and taught himself computer programming, winning a state science fair with his project modeling Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. His thirst for knowledge would be his guiding star even when destructive habits—a crack cocaine addiction in college and graduate school—nearly derailed his dream of becoming a research physicist. Although at times he self-sabotaged his life and found the struggle nearly unbearable, he persevered and ultimately became a renowned astrophysicist, changing his name to Hakeem Oluseyi to honor his ancestors.

This honest, compelling memoir will inspire readers to reach for their own dreams.

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When Your Daddy’s a Soldier

Your Friendly Neighborhood Bookseller — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:23:38 +0000

A lyrical, moving story about a family’s experience at home during their dad’s time away at war.

For one young boy and his family at home, the days pass slowly. That’s because when your daddy’s a soldier and he’s away at war, you can’t wait for him to come home so you can be together again.

This poignant and impactful story, inspired by the author’s lived experiences, captures the essence of the daily heartache, fear, joy, and uncertainty that a child whose parent has gone off to war must live with.

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Reading Is Freedom v.3 (short sleeve shirt)

Your Friendly Neighborhood Bookseller — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 20:31:59 +0000

“In my past career as a HR professional, I always kept a book in my handbag. Since I relied on public transportation to get back n’ forth to work everyday, I chose to spend my commute reading a book. I often visited the local library during my lunch break to pick up books that I had on hold, and I’d ocasionally fit in a trip to the bookstore too. Well all those years I spent stuffing my handbag with books inspired version 3 of our Reading Is Freedom collection; and like all of our designs, it is rooted in my belief that reading is a wonderful lifestyle that should be celebrated. The mental and emotional freedom that books offer continues to inspire me to serve the readers, writers, and dreamers of the world with excellence and this new design is no exception. So, I hope you love our soft and cozy shirt as much as I loved creating it.” – Your Friendly Neighborhood Bookseller

Created by: Shelves Bookstore

Artwork Design by: Shelves Bookstore and Tiny Pencil Studio

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Reading Is Freedom (sweatshirt)

Your Friendly Neighborhood Bookseller — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:30:20 +0000

Reading Is Freedom is our very first apparel item and the first product on our shelves that was not a book. Here at Shelves we are convinced that Reading Is a Lifestyle, so we wanted to create something that celebrates the freedom that reading books offers to everyone. Reading is one of our most powerful forms of resistance against ignorance and can be our greatest weapon if we give books the respect they deserve.

Created by: Shelves Bookstore

Artwork Design by: Shelves Bookstore and Tiny Pencil Studio

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Reading Is Freedom (short sleeve shirt)

Your Friendly Neighborhood Bookseller — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:43:33 +0000

Reading Is Freedom is our very first apparel item and the first product on our shelves that was not a book. Here at Shelves we are convinced that reading is a lifestyle, so we wanted to create something that celebrates the freedom that reading books offers to everyone. Reading is one of our most powerful forms of resistance against ignorance and can be our greatest weapon if we give books the respect they deserve.

Created by: Shelves Bookstore

Artwork Design by: Shelves Bookstore and Tiny Pencil Studio

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