Susie Rich: 5 books

From author Susie Rich comes a tale of friendship and adventure, told through the story of a great, blue whale and a lost, little duck on the shores of Massachusetts. The whale quickly befriends the duck, and agrees to help him and his family at Martha’s Vineyard. Along the way, the pair encounters...

“I don’t care what you wear, as long as it’s clean,” declares Tammy’s mom as the family readies themselves for a day at the park. In this delightful new children’s book from Susie Rich, readers get the value of repetition as Tammy searches for the perfect outfi t, and a very determined...

Young Jensine has two passions — music and dance. So when her ballet teacher tells her class about an upcoming audition, Jensine can hardly wait. She practices and prepares, and by the time of the audition she has all the right moves. But in the end, she finds that the advice her musician father gave her is what really moves her to success.

The sun is shining on a brand new day, and for Becky, that means a morning filled with her favorite pastime: hopscotch. Willing to set aside breakfast for a good run at her beloved game, Becky discovers a few obstacles ... right in the middle of her hopscotch board! Young readers tag along on Becky's adventure as she figures out how to handle her hopscotch challenges.

We all have images that we find unwatchable, whether for ethical, political, or sensory and affective reasons. From news coverage of terror attacks to viral videos of police brutality, and from graphic horror films to transgressive artworks, many of the images in our media culture might strike us...