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Heidi Walker makes lists. She is careful and cautious. Heidi enjoys running, too. Bean is her brother. To say he is adventurous is an understatement. Their mother, Joy, has … issues. Time and again, the trio tries to keep hope alive only to have it squashed.  Learning to...

An inspiring and achingly honest story of a girl with the courage to endure, hope, and even heal in the face of unimaginable tragedy, perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen's Just Listen. I have three months left to call Katie my older sister. Then the gap will close and I will pass her. I will get...

The Teardrop is the second in the Kenroy stories series. Corey is a classmate of Kenroy's from a badly dysfunctional household. His father is a newly released prison inmate, while his abused mother has a drug habit. Young Corey is a gifted artist struggling to find a place for himself under some...

In Sam and the Bully readers take a unique look at bullying, by seeing it through one bully's eyes. The story is a gentle way to encourage young children to talk about bullying, whether they are the bully or the child being bullied. It makes the reader ask "Why is the bully doing what he/she...

“Milanes has created authentic characters with family issues that reflect the world we live in...Refreshing.” —The New York Times Book Review “Heartfelt and smart.” —Lilliam Rivera, author of The Education of Margot Sanchez “Funny and affecting, well-balanced, and simply fun.” —Kirkus...

Kaedyn is only sixteen when her mother dies of cancer and she finds herself drowning in her sorrow. As she discovers powerful mechanisms for coping with her grief, she withdraws from her family and friends more and more. Believing it is in her best interest, Kaedyn’s father sends her to live with...

In this sequel to The Secret Destiny of Pixie Piper, Pixie Piper—who is a direct descendent of Mother Goose—and her adorable gosling, Destiny, head to Chuckling Goose Farm, where she bakes magical wishing cakes, makes new friends, and defends the farm from the evil Sinister Sisters. “A fresh...

La douleur de la perte d'un être cher exprimée avec les mots d'une enfant.« Personne ne peut revenir en arrière et créer un nouveau départ, mais tout le monde peut commencer aujourd’hui et créer une nouvelle fin. »À la mort de sa mère, alors qu’elle n’est encore qu’une enfant, la vie...

From the author: In raising my own children to be inclusive towards others, I am proud of their curiosity and challenged with frustration about the questions they ask. Let me explain. I feel proud when my compassionate four-year old asks me questions about the abilities of a child with physical challenges...

Professor Gulu’s Just Our Secret: A Childhood Sexual Abuse Story helps children see the ramifications of child abuse and explains that sometimes it’s alright to share a secret - especially if the secret hides a bad deed. This well-written story is a charming morality tale geared towards the young...

What could possibly be as dangerous as possessing firearms, using drugs, smoking, or drinking alcohol? Give up? Okay, I’ll tell you... being in a gang. The dangers of carrying firearms, abusing drugs, and being in a gang are terrifying and all too real. But what are the dangers? Who’s at risk? And...

For teens and adults alike, the modern world is becoming more and more computer based. Many people keep smartphones, tablets, and other handy computerized devices on hand to consult for information and research, keep up with friends and family, and take phone calls. But sometimes all this convenient...

• There are more than 2 million adopted children in the US. • The CNN movie Blackfish (about captive whales at Sea World) has been viewed by millions, and has effectively put a stop to Sea World’s killer whale shows, pointing to a strong trend of support for species protection. • Greenpeace...

Raised as a boy and home-schooled by her single mother, Jessie Jacks is unlike other girls and boys. Jessie is an intersex child born both male and female, although her countenance and physical appearance are strikingly female. After the death of her mother, she is placed in the care of her aunt where...