Bøger af G. Neri

Chicago, South Side: A place where kids can't be kids due to rampant gang violence, and a program called Safe Passage has been set up just to get them to school every day alive. Crossing four different gang territories to get to class is, for Darius and his little sister Cissy, like running the gauntlet for a 13-year-old put in charge of his little sis. Step off the path at your own peril, warns his dad. But when Darius's best friend Booger hears a rumor that a Brink's truck has crashed on the interstate, the boys, followed by Cissy, ditch school and set out to find a lost bundle of cash that will save Darius's family from eviction and bring riches to them all. A lot of things can happen between sunrise and sunset on the South Side, and they're about to find out that getting home alive isn't guaranteed when online rumors start flying that they're carrying treasure. Safe Passage. Never wander off the path.

"Antarctica is a land of extremes--the coldest, windiest, highest, and driest place on the planet. It's a world where the sun stays hidden half of the year and where visitors must undergo a week of special training before it's safe to go outside (watch out for lava bombs!). It's also a place of stark beauty, history, and endless scientific research. Join beloved author G. Neri on his long-dreamed-of voyage to the ice, where he taps into his inner child and encounters sea angels, mummified seals, space robots, inquisitive penguins, and so much more. Abundant full-color photographs (many by the author) and annotated comics and illustrations from Corban Wilkin depict an unforgettable stay in a land of baffling mysteries to uncover, epic questions to ponder, and bigger-than-life stories to tell. Robust back matter includes more facts and history, recommended source material, and answers to questions about everything from logistics (how do you sleep?) to cool science (why is Blood Falls red?). This eye-opening, information-packed memoir--shaped by the author's visits with school groups upon his return--sparkles with his heartfelt journey of discovery."--

From Coretta Scott King Honor recipient G. Neri and acclaimed illustrator Elizabeth Haidle comes an exploration of love, art, and the gifts that two brilliant creators gave the world. Their projects made people smile or made them mad. They made people see again. When they first met, Christo was a poor refugee, and Jeanne-Claude knew nothing about art, but they were both rule-breakers and kindred spirits. Christo's innovative creations?everyday objects wrapped to make people reconsider them?sparked Jeanne-Claude's imagination. Thus began their lifelong partnership as husband and wife, and as artistic collaborators whose once-in-a-lifetime public installations captivated viewers and asked: What is art? Who does it belong to? And how can it help us reimagine the world around us? Accompanied by Elizabeth Haidle's wonderfully stylish illustrations, award-winning author G. Neri takes readers through the remarkable career of a daring duo and a fascinating discussion about the nature of art itself. Realized as an imagined conversation between Christo and Jeanne-Claude, this compelling book features back matter about the couple, an author's note, a bibliography, and a collection of fun facts about the artists and their work.

Soon to be a feature film starring Idris ElbaA street-smart tale about a displaced teen who learns to defend what's right-the Cowboy Way.When Cole's mom dumps him in the mean streets of Philadelphia to live with the dad he's never met, the last thing Cole expects to see is a horse, let alone a stable full of them. He may not know much about cowboys, but what he knows for sure is that cowboys aren't black, and they don't live in the inner city. But in his dad's 'hood, horses are a way of life, and soon Cole's days of skipping school and getting in trouble in Detroit have been replaced by shoveling muck and trying not to get stomped on. At first, all Cole can think about is how to ditch these ghetto cowboys and get home. But when the City threatens to shut down the stables- and take away the horse Cole has come to think of as his own- he knows that it's time to step up and fight back. Inspired by the little-known urban riders of Philly and Brooklyn, this compelling tale of latter -day cowboy justice champions a world where your friends always have your back, especially when the chips are down.

A story in free verse about a troubled boy who learns to use his mind instead of his fists through the guidance of an unconventional mentor and the game of chess.

Brendan Reichs, A. S. King, Eric Luper, Paul Griffin, Tanya Lee Stone, Crystal Hubbard, Tony Medina, Andrew Smith, Gigi Amateau, Steve Sheinkin, Donna Janell Bowman