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Durham Reads Together 2017 The U.S. Constitution The Evolution of the Constitution
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Durham Reads Together Events
LAW STUDENT MOCK TRIAL Tuesday, October 24, 6:30 p.m. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27701 Duke Law students conduct a mock trial around a search and seizure law enforcement issue. The opportunity for Q&A with community dialogue will follow the session. FILM SCREENING: 13th (Grades 9-12) Tuesday, October 24, 6 p.m. Southwest Regional Library Join us in viewing and discussing Ava DuVernay's Netflix-produced documentary 13th, which shows the direct connection between slavery and mass incarceration. SPOKEN WORD (Tweens) Wednesday, October 25, 4:30 p.m. East Regional Library What does the U.S. Constitution mean to you? Say it with poems, spoken word, rap, or whatever music you prefer! Join us for this Durham Reads Together celebration and speak up! CONSTITUTION TRIVIA (Teens) Friday, October 27, 4:30 p.m. North Regional Library Have you read the U.S. Constitution? Come test your knowledge of our governing documents while winning fabulous prizes! This team-based trivia will focus on the U.S. Constitution, its amendments, and the Bill of Rights. Refreshments provided.
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The Constitution Today : Timeless Lessons for the Issues of our Era by Akhil Reed AmarThe Constitution Today is a compilation of essays written over 20 years by Yale University's Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science Akhil Reed Amar addressing the relevance of the Constitution to controversial topics such as gun control, gay marriage, and affirmative action. According to Library Journal "Amar presents a panoramic view of recent history through the lens of Constitutional interpretation. Moreover, he accomplishes this in layman's language, so that his insights are accessible to general readers." Available in print, Overdrive ebook, and hoopla eaudio formats.
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Six Amendments : How and Why We Should Change the Constitution by John Paul StevensStevens, a retired Supreme Court Justice who served for more than 30 years, proposes six changes he believes should be made to the Constitution. Among the issues he addresses are gun control, gerrymandering, campaign reform, and the death penalty. Six Amendments "packs a wallop as it illuminates current controversies in constitutional law" (Publishers Weekly). Available in print, Overdrive ebook, and hoopla eaudio formats.
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Fault Lines in the Constitution : The Framers, Their Fights, and the Flaws that Affect Us Today by Cynthia Levinson and Sanford LevinsonAlthough the Constitution was amended multiple times since its initial ratification, issues still arise when it comes to its application. The authors look at the historical and contemporary context of elements of the Constitution, such as the Electoral College, gerrymandering, and emergency powers, that inspire questions and debates today. The book explores the constitutions of other nations and discusses potential solutions. According to School Library Journal, it provides "much food for thought on the application and relevance of many of the Constitution's stipulations." Available in print and Overdrive eaudio formats. Audience: Grades 6-8.
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What's the Big Deal about Freedom by Ruby ShamirStarting with the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution the author discuss the concept of freedom and how rights were gradually granted to large groups of people to whom they were originally denied. Information is presented in a question and answer format, and interesting facts are interspersed throughout. School Library Journal calls this book "an effective place for children to begin learning about the concept of freedom." Available in print and Overdrive ebook formats. Audience: Grades 2-5.
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Constitutional Rights by Jill ShermanAfter a brief discussion of the need for the Constitution and a history of its ratification, the author offers an age-appropriate explanation of the rights protected by this document. The vast majority of the book focuses on the Bill of Rights, with a final chapter discussing the extension of rights in subsequent amendments to groups left unprotected in the original document. Available in print and Overdrive ebook formats. Audience: Grades 3-5.
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The Patriot Threat by Steve BerryA rogue North Korean, Kim Yong Jin, stumbles across a mystery dating back to 1936 that could potentially cast doubt on the legality of the 16th amendment and the federal income tax. Intending to bring the U.S. to its knees, Kim embarks on a quest to solve this mystery regardless of whom he must kill along the way. Retired intelligence agent Cotton Malone is called in to track down Kim, stop him, and save the country. Kirkus calls this novel a "page-turning thriller blending history, speculation and fast-paced action." Available in print, large print, audiobook on disc, Overdrive ebook, Overdrive eaudio, and hoopla eaudio formats.
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The Sellout : A Novel by Paul BeattyAfter his father is killed, a young man launches a crusade to draw national attention to his down-trodden hometown, which had proved such an embarrassment it was removed from the map of California. His strategy includes plans to reinstate slavery and segregation and results in a racially charged trial landing him in the Supreme Court. Booklist calls this winner of the Man Booker Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award "frequently laugh-out-loud funny and... profoundly thought provoking." Available in print, audiobook on disc, and Overdrive ebook formats.
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Capitol Conspiracy by William BernhardtGunfire erupts during a ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, killing several people, among them the first lady. The tragedy prompts the president to propose sweeping constitutional reforms to repeal the Bill of Rights in times of crisis. While junior senator Ben Kincaid is urged to spearhead the legislation, his wife, Christina, seeks to identify those responsible for the event. According to Booklist, "the discussion of our liberties is well integrated into the action and adds to the appeal" of this novel. Available in print, audiobook on disc, and Overdrive ebook formats.
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American War by Omar El AkkadThe late 21st century finds the United States in the midst of a second civil war, this one a result of opposition to the Sustainable Future Act banning fossil fuels. The war and a series of environmental disasters have forced large numbers of displaced people into refugee camps. Among the refugees is Sarat, a young woman befriended by a mysterious official and trained to become a weapon of war. Library Journal calls this novel "well written, inventive, and engaging." Available in print, audiobook on disc, Ovedrive ebook, and Overdrive eaudio formats.
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