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Alex & Eliza
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Melissa de la Cruz
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Witches of
East End and the Descendants series comes the love story of young
Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler. 1777. Albany, New York.
As battle cries of the American Revolution echo in the distance,
servants flutter about preparing for one of New York society's
biggest events: the Schuylers' grand ball. Descended from two of
the oldest and most distinguished bloodlines in New York, the
Schuylers are proud to be one of their fledgling country's founding
families, and even prouder still of their three daughters-Angelica,
with her razor-sharp wit; Peggy, with her dazzling looks; and
Eliza, whose beauty and charm rival those of both her sisters,
though she'd rather be aiding the colonists' cause than dressing up
for some silly ball. Still, Eliza can barely contain her excitement
when she hears of the arrival of one Alexander Hamilton, a
mysterious, rakish young colonel and General George Washington's
right-hand man. Though Alex has arrived as the bearer of bad news
for the Schuylers, he can't believe his luck-as an orphan, and a
bastard one at that-to be in such esteemed company. And when Alex
and Eliza meet that fateful night, so begins an epic love story
that would forever change the course of American history. In the
pages of Alex and Eliza, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Melissa de la Cruz brings to life the romance of young Alexander
Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler.
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Because
(Hardcover)
Mo Willems; Illustrated by Amber Ren
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Torchbearers; heroic women; inspiring women of South Africa. This
amazing series contains the stories of 12 women who deserve to be
celebrated; women that will inspire anyone. From well-known women like
Thuli Madonsela, Caster Semenya and Vanessa Govender, to more unsung
heros such as Grizelda Grootboom and Suna Venter. With unique,
colourful illustrations by Linki Brand, this series is a must have for
every young reader.
The classic story of finding fun on the farm from the nation’s
favourite storyteller, gorgeously re-illustrated by Sam Usher. From
Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a classic story of one small boy, and
one very lucky duck… Sam is a city boy through and through –
and isn’t looking forward to his school trip to Nethercott Farm
at all. But busy days of farm work, animals and learning all about
nature weave their magic – and when Sam finds a duck about to be
dinner, he is determined to save him. But how? This warm and
magical story is gloriously brought to life by the incredible
illustrative talent of Sam Usher, and is set on the real-life
Nethercott Farm – a member of Farms for City Children – the
charity that offers urban children from all over the country the
chance to live and work together on a real farm and experience the
magic of the English countryside.
The UK is grappling with big questions about belonging, equality,
and the legacies of Empire and Colonialism. We've been here before.
Embracing a broader history that encompasses all British people,
The Shoulders We Stand On is fundamental to a better understanding
of the past and gives many more people who fought for our future a
voice in the present. Have you heard of the Indian Workers'
Association? The Grunwick Strike? The Brixton Black Women's Group?
The Battle of Brick Lane? If the answer is no, you're not alone.
The Shoulders We Stand On tells the stories of ten remarkable
movements, campaigns and organisations led by Black and Brown
people across Britain from the sixties to the eighties that fought
against racism and capitalism and impacted the way we live now.
Researcher and historian Preeti Dhillon wants us to reclaim the
history that has been kept from us, and use these vital movements
and inspirational moments to better understand the UK we live in
today and how change happens. There is a long and deep history of
activism by Black and Brown people spanning the UK. Their stories
can inspire all of us to make a difference, just as they did. The
Shoulders We Stand On is a book of hope. Hope that together we can
make a difference, that together we are powerful, and that we don't
have to tackle society's challenges alone. We're not alone, we've
been here before and this is the book we all need now. Filled with
inspiring narratives, Preeti Dhillon uncovers crucial moments from
our history. If you loved the books Natives and Brit(ish), the TV
series Small Axe or the film Pride, don't miss The Shoulders We
Stand On.
Featuring designs and patterns based on the Dr. Seuss's classic Oh,
the Places You'll Go!, this coloring book for all ages is the
perfect way to encourage graduates--or anyone making a change in
life--to relax and exercise their imagination! With intricate
illustrations (some more complex than others), playful patterns,
iconic images, and quotations to color from Oh, the Places You'll
Go!, artists 5 to 105 can color and contemplate their plans for the
future! A perfect gift for graduates--especially when paired with
the picture book Oh, the Place's You'll Go!--it's also ideal for
newlyweds, retirees, or ANYONE starting a new phase in life!
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A Little Squirrel
(Board book)
Cottage Door Press; Rosalee Wren; Illustrated by Sydney Hanson
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The thrilling conclusion to the epic Storm Crow duology that
follows a fallen princess as she fights to bring back the magical
elemental crows taken from her people, perfect for readers of YA
fantasy and fiction that includes young adult mental health
representation. Thia, her allies, and her crow, Res, are planning a
rebellion to defeat Queen Razel and Illucia once and for all. Thia
must convince the neighboring kingdoms to come to her aid, and
Res's show of strength is the only thing that can help her. But so
many obstacles stand in her way. Res excels at his training, until
he loses control of his magic, harming Thia in the process. She is
also pursued by Prince Ericen, heir to the Illucian throne and the
one person she can't trust but can't seem to stay away from. As the
rebel group prepares for war, Res's magic grows more unstable. Thia
has to decide if she can rely on herself and their bond enough to
lead the rebellion and become the crow rider she was meant to be.
Also in this series: The Storm Crow (Book 1) Praise for The Storm
Crow: Indigo's best YA books of 2019 B&N's best YA books of
July 2019 Goodread's most popular 2019 debuts "Clashing kingdoms,
thrilling action, and an imperfect heroine make this book a
must-read."—ADRIENNE YOUNG, New York Times bestselling author of
Sky in the Deep and The Girl the Sea Gave Back
*Winner Moonbeam Children's Book Award* *Winner Creative Child
Magazine Preferred Choice Award* Origami Peace Cranes is a
multicultural children's book about the capacity for friendship in
all of us, and the power of small, but meaningful actions. When
Emma moves to a new town, she's afraid she'll never make friends.
She tries her hardest to make a good impression on her new
classmates. Through a paper crane origami project, her classmates
show her that they really want to get to know her. Later, when a
new family moves into her neighborhood, Emma has a great idea how
to make them feel welcome! Filled with fun pictures and ideas, this
story addresses the anxiety that comes with new beginnings and
introduces kids to moving, making new friends, and starting at a
new school. This book also includes: Step-by-step instructions for
making a paper crane 12 sheets of origami paper, so that kids can
make their own cranes to share! Proceeds support the Peace Crane
Project--originally created for the United Nations International
Day of Peace, it aims to expand students' understanding of and
appreciation for other cultures, people and countries.
Georgia Nicolson has started dating the Sex God (aka Robbie). So life should be perfect...except in Georgia's life, nothing is ever perfect. Her cat, Angus (the size of a small Labrador), is terrorizing the neighborhood. Her sister, Libby (who is slightly mad), hides her pooey knickers at the bottom of Georgia's bed. Her mother is clearly devoted to making Georgia's life miserable, and even her best friend, Jas, is "half girl, half turnip." Then the Sex God breaks it off because she's too young. It's time for a plan. It's time for a Red Herring. It's time for Georgia to become a "heartless boy magnet!"
The Smurf-tacular tales continue in the third volume in this
graphic novel series perfect for beginner readers!Welcome back to
Smurf Village in the third installment of this early reader comic
series! With the help of Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Hefty Smurf, and
Brainy Smurf, young readers will learn how to process big feelings
such as impatience, rejection, and grief, while learning how to
take better care of themselves, their communities, and the Earth
around them.With three all-new, full-color stories, and back matter
dedicated to helping children explore and better understand their
emotions, this book is the perfect option for newly independent and
reluctant readers alike. And with its zany humor and familiar blue
faces, this new volume is perfect for Peyo comic fans old and new!
It's fun to be a Baby-sitters' Little Sister! Karen loves to spell
words. She is very good at it, too. First she wins the spelling bee
in her class. Then Karen wins another spelling contest. And another
. . . and another! Soon Karen might be the best junior speller in
the state of Connecticut. She's even going to be on TV! Karen
thinks that is so great. But her friends don't. They think Karen is
a show-off!
Return to the enchanting world of the Montague siblings in the
finale to the New York Times bestselling and Stonewall
Honor-winning series, featuring a teenage Adrian Montague as he
desperately seeks the now adult Monty and Felicity-the older
siblings he never knew he had. Adrian Montague has a bright future.
The sole heir to his father's estate, he is an up and coming
political writer and engaged to an activist who challenges and
inspires him. But most young Lords aren't battling the debilitating
anxiety Adrian secretly lives with, or the growing fear that it
might consume him and all he hopes to accomplish. In the wake of
his mother's unexpected death, Adrian is also concerned people will
find out that he has the mental illness she struggled with for
years. When a newly found keepsake of hers-a piece of a broken
spyglass-comes into Adrian's possession, he's thrust into the past
and finds himself face to face with an older brother he never knew
he had. Henry "Monty" Montague has been living quietly in London
for years, and his sudden appearance sends Adrian on a quest to
unravel family secrets that only the spyglass can answer. In
pursuit of answers about the relic, the brothers chart a course to
locate their sister Felicity. But as they travel between the pirate
courts of Rabat, Portuguese islands, the canals of Amsterdam, and
into unknown Artic waters, the Montague siblings are thrown into
one final adventure as they face a ghostly legend that threatens
their whole family.
In these four interlinked stories about Nikhil and Jay and their
family, there's always fun and mischief. Jay wants to do things by
himself on his birthday, but sharing with Nikhil turns out to be
more fun. They all go to visit Grandad and Nana, but where is the
story dragon? Then it's Pancake Day, the day when Amma makes yummy
dosa, Indian pancakes. And last but not least, Nikhil and Jay help
to lead a campaign to save their local library from closing.Â
The Nikhil and Jay stories are perfect for children moving on from
picture books to longer stories, helped by Soofiya's lively and
characterful illustrations.
All Anna Xu wants to do as she starts freshman year at the local
prestigious Brookings University is keep up her stellar academic
performance, break out of her shell, be more social ... and
investigate the unsolved on-campus murder of her former babysitter
six years ago. And if that wasn't difficult enough, it seems that
Chris Lu, whose family are the Xu's business rivals, is attending
Brookings too. There's no way they can be friends. Until a vandal
attacks the Lu's bakery and Anna puts the perpetrator's call sign
together with a clue from her investigation into the cold-case
murder. When a very specific threat is made to Anna, she is forced
to team up with Chris to undertake a dangerous search into the hate
crimes happening around campus. Can they root out the current
threat or will the town's ugly history take them down?
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Supergirl Is Patient
(Paperback)
Christopher Harbo; Illustrated by Christopher Harbo
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From Ibi Zoboi, bestselling, award-winning author of American
Street and co-author of Punching the Air, comes a bold new YA
coming-of-age story, which explores race, feminism, and complicated
family dynamics, about a girl whose father is the leader of a Black
liberation group. The ideal next read for fans of Elizabeth
Acevedo, Jacqueline Woodson, and Roxane Gay. Warrior Princess.
That’s what Nigeria Jones’s father calls her. He has raised her
as part of the Movement, a Black separatist group based in
Philadelphia. Nigeria is homeschooled and vegan and participates in
traditional rituals to connect her and other kids from the group to
their ancestors. But when her mother—the perfect matriarch of
their Movement—disappears, Nigeria’s world is upended. She
finds herself taking care of her baby brother and stepping into a
role she doesn’t want. Nigeria’s mother had secrets. She wished
for a different life for her children, which includes sending her
daughter to a private Quaker school outside of their strict group.
Despite her father’s disapproval, Nigeria attends the school with
her cousin, Kamau, and Sage, who used to be a friend. ÂThere, she
begins to flourish and expand her universe. As Nigeria searches for
her mother, she starts to uncover a shocking truth. One that will
lead her to question everything she thought she knew about her life
and her family. From award-winning author Ibi Zoboi comes a
powerful story about discovering who you are in the world—and
fighting for that person—by having the courage to be your own
revolution.
Since Columbine, the topic of school shootings has become ever more
prevalent in the media, in research, and in fiction. This book
provides analyses of several Young Adult (YA) texts about school
shootings and uncovers how the authors represent such violence (and
those who perpetrate it) while developing stories that effectively
speak to their adolescent readers. Employing Bronfenbrenner's
Ecological Systems Theory, Laura A. Brown examines how the texts
frame particular settings and events as important to the
development of young people as a way of accounting for the
shootings. Likewise, psychologist Peter Langman's classification of
the three populations of school shooters is utilized as a framework
to analyze the characterization of fictional shooters in the texts.
The author argues that these texts, while not easy to read, are
important, as they problematize the ways we think about, approach,
and react to school shootings and the students who commit such
acts.
My cat Barney died this Friday. I was very sad. My mother said we could have a funeral for him, and I should think of ten good things about Barney so I could tell them... But the small boy who loved Barney can only think of nine. Later, while talking with his father, he discovers the tenth -- and begins to understand.
"Hysterical. I couldn't put it down." (Nic Stone) "I laughed, I
gasped, I church grunted through every chapter." (Tiffany D.
Jackson) "Heartfelt and hilarious on every page!" (Justin A.
Reynolds) 4 starred reviews! * An Indie Next List Pick! * Named one
of Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the
Year! Two-time Edgar Award finalist Lamar Giles spotlights the
consequences of societal pressure, confronts toxic masculinity, and
explores the complexity of what it means to be a "real man." Del
has had a crush on Kiera Westing since kindergarten. And now,
during their junior year, she's finally available. So when Kiera
volunteers for an opportunity at their church, Del's right behind
her. Though he quickly realizes he's inadvertently signed up for a
Purity Pledge. His dad thinks his wires are crossed, and his best
friend, Qwan, doesn't believe any girl is worth the long game. But
Del's not about to lose his dream girl, and that's where fellow
pledger Jameer comes in. He can put in the good word. In exchange,
Del just has to get answers to the Pledgers' questions...about sex
ed. With other boys circling Kiera like sharks, Del needs to make
his move fast. But as he plots and plans, he neglects to ask the
most important question: What does Kiera want? He can't think about
that too much, though, because once he gets the girl, it'll all
sort itself out. Right? "With true-to-life characters and a
straightforward handling of sex, including often ignored aspects of
male sexuality, Giles's thoughtful, hilarious read offers a timely
viewpoint on religion, toxic masculinity, and teen sexuality."
(Publishers Weekly, "An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading
List")
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