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A tale of identity, activism, and finding your voice in a world on fire, this coming-of-age novel set at an urban high school captures a singular moment in American history—through the eyes of one unforgettable girl. 1969. Lena Rosen is an intelligent, observant teenager torn between...

Barcelona Decoded explores the topics that have made Barcelona what it is today. A city with complicated politics, and a strong yet problematic sense of identity. A beacon of progress on social issues, and a devotee of its own traditions. A bucket list place that has a love-hate relationship with tourism. Listen to learn how the city’s past is shaping its present and future.

Just days after the close of World War II, Bess Myerson, the daughter of poor Russian Jewish immigrants living in the Bronx, is competing in the Miss America pageant. At stake: a $5,000 scholarship. The tension and excitement in Atlantic City's Warner Theatre are palpable, especially for traumatized Jews rooting for one of their own. So begins Bessie. Drawing on biographical and historical sources, Bessie reimagines the early life of Bess Myerson, who, in 1945 at age twenty-one, remarkably rises to become one of the most famous women in America.