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Superb Biography of Kamala Harris by Alexis Buisson

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This is an excellently written, expertly researched biography of Kamala Harris. In addition to detailed coverage of her political career starting as San Francisco DA and then Attorney General of California, I appreciated the detail about her early life, all the way from her parents' upbringing and education and civil rights activism at UC Berkley.  The author also covers Harris's middle and high school years in a multicultural neighborhood in Montreal as well as her time as an undergraduate at Howard University -- all significant to understanding who she is and the importance of her networks in her life and career.  Highly...

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Special Francophonie Events, Displays & More In March

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🌍Special Francophonie events, displays & more in March View this email in your browser Upcoming Events📅 Prochains Évènements See below some special events we have planned for March in honor of the International Mois de la Francophonie and the local DC Francophonie Festival! Ongoing in March: Pick a country, pick an author! Normally we blend all our French literature together regardless of author's nationality. For the Francophonie festival we have pulled from our stacks to create a special selection organized by country. Come discover a new country, a new author, a new perspective!   And/or join us for Parlons Bouquins (see below) to discover new ones...

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Bonjour Books DC News

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Bonjour Books DC News View this email in your browser Our Latest Favorites! 💘  Nos Derniers Coups de Coeur Sensuel, frénetique, passionnant!   ❤️CHIENNE ET LOUVE - Joffrine Donnadieu  Chienne et Louve is an enthralling novel by Joffrine Donnadieu. It is told in first person by 20 year old Romy, a young woman with a troubled past who comes to Paris to study acting. With no money to pay for basic living needs, let alone lessons at a prestigious academy she is determined to enroll in, she works as a stripper, and squats wherever she can find shelter. She eventually finds...

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❤️Chienne et Louve

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❤️Chienne et Louve An enthralling novel by Joffrine Donnadieu. It is told in first person by 20 year old Romy, a young woman with a troubled past who comes to Paris to study acting. With no money so to pay for basic living needs, let alone lessons at a prestigious academy she is determined to enroll in, she works as a stripper, and squats wherever she can find shelter. She eventually finds a job and accommodation as a caregiver to 89 year old Odette. In order to keep a roof over her head Romy moves heaven and earth keep Odette...

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Black History Month, Valentines and More February Happenings @Bonjour Books DC

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Black History Month, V-Day♥, and More Happenings @Bonjour Books DC View this email in your browser Black American Authors to celebrate during Black History Month -and Always!  See entire collection JE SAIS POURQUOI CHANTE L'OISEAU EN CAGE $11.97 View LA PARABOLE DES TALENTS $14.27 View L'AUTRE MOITIE DE SOI $12.77 View UNDERGROUND RAILROAD $12.04 View DISCOURS CHOISIS $3.73 View LA CHAMBRE DE GIOVANNI $11.96 View Share Tweet Forward ♥💘♥Valentine's Day Picks Stories of Love - sought, found, and lost....un peu de tout, something for every state of the heart. See entire collection POUR TOUJOURS $11.20 View ALICE $11.99 View LA PRINCESSE...

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