“Using a straightforward, present-tense narrative and a diary-style format…(t)his (is a) well-researched and accessible account of a precedent-setting protest.” – Publishers Weekly On May 4, 1961, a group of thirteen black and white civil rights activists launched the Freedom Ride, aiming to challenge the practice of segregation on buses and at bus terminal facilities in…
Bonaparte Plays Ball! Another Margery Cuyler Hit! (plus a giveaway) — Writing for Kids (While Raising Them)
If you’ve been in children’s publishing for any length of time, then you know Margery Cuyler. Margery served as an executive editor for decades, at Holiday House, Marshall Cavendish and finally Two Lions before recently retiring. But she’s also a very accomplished author in her own right. Margery has published over 50 books for children, […]…
A Captivating Mystery as One Courageous Girl Searches For the Truth
From debut author Janae Marks comes a captivating mystery full of heart, as one courageous girl questions assumptions, searches for the truth, and does what she believes is right—even in the face of great opposition. A perfect book for fans of Front Desk and All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook! “Enticing and enthralling.”…
Easy-to-Read Language and Lots of Illustrations make the Mia Mayhem Series a Great Introduction to Chapter Books
Mia goes up against a mighty robot in this sixth adventure of the Mia Mayhem chapter book series! Mia’s best friend, Eddie, has built an awesome robot that’s supposed to be a mighty cleaning machine! And at first, everything runs smoothly as the robot helps around the house and at regular school! But things quickly…
Fast moving, feel-good suspense novel will have middle schoolers, especially boys, turning the pages
Ocean’s 11 . . . with 11-year-olds, in a super stand-alone heist caper from Gordon Korman! In Swindle, by Gordon Korman, after a mean collector named Swindle cons him out of his most valuable baseball card, Griffin Bing must put together a band of misfits to break into Swindle’s compound and recapture the card. There…
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level A: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers
Today’s educators seek to provide an evidence-based, balanced early literacy program that includes a strong foundation in word study strategies, including phonemic awareness and phonics. At the same time, they understand the ultimate goal of early literacy instruction is to provide young children with a solid foundation toward competent readers and writers, capable of comprehending…
An Incredible Picture Book Reminding us it’s Cooler to be Kind
The “too-cool-for-school” third picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg, Jory John and Pete Oswald Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool. And then there’s the uncool has-bean . . . Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd—until one day the cool…
A powerful picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within
“A thoughtfully layered text and powerful illustrations address this sensitive topic [of colorism] in a uniquely nurturing way.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review In this stunning debut picture book, actress Lupita Nyong’o creates a whimsical and heartwarming story to inspire children to see their own unique beauty. From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful, moving…
Winter of Fire by Sherryl Jordan.
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Winter of Fire by Sherryl Jordan. Pub. Scholastic, 2019. First published in 1994 this reprint was made because the themes it has are so relevent to today’s world and because it is damn good literature. I am so glad it was reprinted because I missed it first time around.…
Carmen Sandiego and crew are off on a thrilling treasure hunt!
Crack the code with Carmen Sandiego! In this original story, a special clue-decoding wheel built into the front cover allows readers to hunt for long-lost pirate’s treasure alongside the world’s greatest thief. Inspired by the Netflix animated series. Carmen Sandiego and crew are off on a thrilling treasure hunt in this original story inspired by…
