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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: safety matters > General
A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a
police officer, drawing connections through history, from
award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes. Only the living can make
the world better. Live and make it better. Twelve-year-old Jerome
is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real
threat. As a ghost, he observes the devastation that's been
unleashed on his family and community in the wake of what they see
as an unjust and brutal killing. Soon Jerome meets another ghost:
Emmett Till, a boy from a very different time but similar
circumstances. Emmett helps Jerome process what has happened, on a
journey towards recognizing how historical racism may have led to
the events that ended his life. Jerome also meets Sarah, the
daughter of the police officer, who grapples with her father's
actions. Once again Jewell Parker Rhodes deftly weaves historical
and socio-political layers into a gripping and poignant story about
how children and families face the complexities of today's world,
and how one boy grows to understand American blackness in the
aftermath of his own death.
Told entirely in text messages, the second book in this addictive
series from the acclaimed author of 11 Before 12 is perfect for fans of
Lauren Myracle and Rachel Renee Russell.
TBH, Cece has no time for her boy-crazy friends. She wants to make a
bigger impact in middle school than just choosing the perfect kissy
cat-face emoji.
But that’s hard when Gabby and Prianka talk about their crushes 24/7.
(To be honest, it’s way too much information!) Between nailing down
summer plans, getting busted for iMessaging in class, and organizing
the spring fair, things are getting rocky for the BFFs.
But when Prianka gets an SOS text from her friend Vishal, the girls
realize they need to band together—because some of their classmates
have bigger challenges than dealing with sixth grade stress.
"Reminiscent of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye." -The New York
Times "One of the best books I have ever read...will live in the
hearts of readers for the rest of their lives." -Colby Sharp,
founder of Nerdy Book Club "An emotional, painful, yet still
hopeful adolescent journey...one that needed telling." -Kirkus
Reviews (starred review) "I really loved this." -Sharon M. Draper,
author of the New York Times bestseller Out of My Mind This deeply
sensitive and "compelling" (BCCB) debut novel tells the story of a
thirteen-year-old who must overcome internalized racism and a
verbally abusive family to finally learn to love herself. There are
ninety-six reasons why thirteen-year-old Genesis dislikes herself.
She knows the exact number because she keeps a list: -Because her
family is always being put out of their house. -Because her dad has
a gambling problem. And maybe a drinking problem too. -Because
Genesis knows this is all her fault. -Because she wasn't born
looking like Mama. -Because she is too black. Genesis is determined
to fix her family, and she's willing to try anything to do
so...even if it means harming herself in the process. But when
Genesis starts to find a thing or two she actually likes about
herself, she discovers that changing her own attitude is the first
step in helping change others.
A positive and proactive book that helps you understand and cope
with using social media. There's two sides to every story. In
Social Media, you will read two sides to the dilemmas, sticky
situations or issues that children sometimes have to face when
using various social media platforms. Social Media tackles
situations including: being left out, spending too much time
online, comparing yourself to 'perfect' lives, cyber security and
online grooming. The book is structured to help readers see that
problems might look different depending on your perspective. This
book gently encourages children to be proactive in speaking up and
asking for help, both for themselves and others. It shows some
simple ways to positively resolve situations, deal with their
emotions and maybe even change their mind. The book includes top
tips for dealing with your emotions and conflict resolution. The A
Problem Shared series looks at tricky situations and common
problems from two sides. The books encourage the reader to not only
speak out, but also to listen to what others have to say. Some of
the core values of PSHE are empathy, mindfulness and engaging with
debate and this series puts the reader firmly in the middle,
allowing them to make up their own mind about the scenarios
presented and to question their own initial assumptions or bias.
Perfect resources for students of PSHE at Key Stage 2 aged 9+,
these books are also useful as opportunities for discussion topics
in class or as role play situations. Title in this series are:
Bullying Death Mental Health Prejudice Relationships Social Media
How can Ralph be so mean? Lucy is one of a kind and Ralph loves to
point that out. Lucy's defining moment comes when Ralph truly needs
help. Because she knows what she stands for, Lucy has the courage
to make a good choice. This charming story empowers children to
always do the right thing and be proud of themselves, even when
they are faced with someone as challenging as Ralph. ?Como puede
ser Ralph tan cruel? Lucy es especial, y Ralph no pierde ocasion de
hacerlo notar. La oportunidad de Lucy se presenta cuando Ralph se
encuentra en un apuro y necesita ayuda. Lucy sabe bien que debe
hacer, y tiene el valor de tomar la decision correcta. Esta
encantadora historia refuerza en los ninos la importancia de hacer
siempre lo que es correcto y de sentirse orgullosos de ellos
mismos, incluso cuando se enfrentan a alguien tan bravucon como
Ralph.
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Shudu Finds Her Magic
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Shudufhadzo Musida; Illustrated by Chantelle & Burgen Thorne
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In this courageous and beautiful book, Miss South Africa, Shudufhadzo Musida, tells the story of her upbringing; of a delightful and outgoing girl in Ha-Vhangani, a small Venda village.
She is surrounded by a loving extended family. However, things for Shudu take a turn for the worst when she moves to Mpumalanga to live with her mom. At her new school, Shudu is bullied by her classmates. Read how Shudu overcomes her sadness and her challenges, and grows into a girl, and then an adult, who has learned to love herself!
Published in partnership with Miss South Africa, a leadership platform for ambitious young South African women. Through a pageantry process, contestants receive world-renowned coaching in addition to advanced networking, business and life skills. Shaped into brand ambassadors for our country, they become champions of women’s rights, thought leaders and savvy career women who inspire other young South Africans to fulfil their potential, recognise their self-worth and find their place in the world.
What if everybody were more thoughtful before they judged someone?
If you see someone in a wheelchair, you might think he or she
couldn't compete in a race. But...you might be wrong. What if you
see a child with no hair? Do you think she is embarrassed all the
time? How about a kid who has a really hard time reading? Do you
think that means he's not smart? You might think so. But...you
might be wrong. With clear prose and lighthearted artwork, this
companion book to the bestseller What If Everybody Did That?
explores the preconceived notions we have about the world and
encourages kids to be more thoughtful.
Lucas Lightfoot considers himself to be a regular boy like any
other ten year old. He yearns to be the hero like those in the
books he reads. His quiet life changes when he finds a chameleon on
the sidewalk. Lucas discovers he was chosen by Prescott, a
mysterious and magical lizard. Lucas is taught powerful secrets
that go way beyond the magic any young boy would love to have. He
realizes that with this power, he can change the relationship with
a special girl in his class and maybe change the class bully. But
if this secret falls into the wrong hands, it could destroy his
family and everyone he loves. Lucas must learn to control this new
power with both his head and his heart. Lucas is surprised to be
the accidental hero for the bully. His biggest challenge comes when
he must face his greatest fear to save the life of a friend and a
helpless stranger. Prescott helps Lucas learn just how strong he
really can be when being strong is his only choice. The more he
uses this power, the more he realizes the greatest change is the
one taking place within him. There has never been another with the
birthright before Lucas and he must be protected from the enemy
until he develops the power within to fight the forces that would
destroy him. Lucas wonders why he was chosen to have this gift and
if he will have the courage to meet the challenges on the path
before him.
What happens when teasing goes too far? This classic middle grade
novel from Judy Blume addresses the timeless topic of bullying and
has a fresh new look. Blubber is a good name for her, the note from
Caroline said about Linda. Jill crumpled it up and left it on the
corner of her school desk. She didn t want to think about Linda or
her dumb report on whales just then. Jill wanted to think about
Halloween.
But Robby grabbed the note and before Linda stopped talking it had
gone halfway around the room. There was something about Linda that
made a lot of kids in her fifth-grade class want to see how far
they could go but nobody, Jill least of all, expected the fun to
end where it did.
Each step in Annabelle’s 2,700-mile cross-country run brings her closer
to facing a trauma from her past in National Book Award finalist Deb
Caletti’s novel about the heart, all the ways it breaks, and its
journey to healing. Because sometimes against our will, against all
odds, we go forward.
Then…
Annabelle’s life wasn’t perfect, but it was full—full of friends,
family, love. And a boy…whose attention Annabelle found flattering and
unsettling all at once.
Until that attention intensified.
Now…
Annabelle is running. Running from the pain and the tragedy from the
past year. With only Grandpa Ed and the journal she fills with words
she can’t speak out loud, Annabelle runs from Seattle to Washington, DC
and toward a destination she doesn’t understand but is determined to
reach. With every beat of her heart, every stride of her feet,
Annabelle steps closer to healing—and the strength she discovers within
herself to let love and hope back into her life.
Annabelle’s journey is the ultimate testament to the human heart, and
how it goes on after being broken.
Saints and Misfits-a William C. Morris Award finalist and an
Entertainment Weekly Best YA Book of the Year-is a "timely and
authentic" (School Library Journal, starred review) debut novel
that feels like a modern day My So-Called Life...starring a Muslim
teen. There are three kinds of people in my world: 1. Saints, those
special people moving the world forward. Sometimes you glaze over
them. Or, at least, I do. They're in your face so much, you can't
see them, like how you can't see your nose. 2. Misfits, people who
don't belong. Like me-the way I don't fit into Dad's brand-new
family or in the leftover one composed of Mom and my older brother,
Mama's-Boy-Muhammad. Also, there's Jeremy and me. Misfits. Because
although, alliteratively speaking, Janna and Jeremy sound good
together, we don't go together. Same planet, different worlds. But
sometimes worlds collide and beautiful things happen, right? 3.
Monsters. Well, monsters wearing saint masks, like in Flannery
O'Connor's stories. Like the monster at my mosque. People think
he's holy, untouchable, but nobody has seen under the mask. Except
me.
Berrington -- the spider who wore glasses is the story of a bright
young spider who struggles with his eyesight and gets bullied at
school because he has trouble following the lessons. But, with the
support of two good friends, he overcomes the problem of having a
lazy eye and stands up to the bullies who have been teasing him.
This is a light-hearted story of challenge, friendship and
overcoming bullying; all told through the eyes of a young spider.
Berrington -- the spider who wore glasses is a fun story for all
kids, and particularly those who might be having a tricky time at
school. It is ideal for children of any age, especially those up to
the age of 10 or 11.
This is an educational book about a real life story and contains
some upsetting themes. It should be introduced in an environment
where children can talk and learn in a supported way. For children
with the cognitive age of 4+. Breck is a 14-year-old boy who loves
computing and gaming. However, things go wrong when he makes a new
friend online. Based on the tragic events around the grooming of
Breck Bednar, 'This is Breck' is designed for lower age students
and those with special needs, to introduce basic online and
grooming safety to children. This book is ideal for those children
with the cognitive age of 4+. Share the message Facebook:
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Lucille
(Hardcover)
Jacalyn Eiche
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In this striking new novel by the critically acclaimed author of
Allegedly and Monday's Not Coming, Tiffany D. Jackson tells the
story of three Brooklyn teens who plot to turn their murdered
friend into a major rap star by pretending he's still alive.
Brooklyn, 1998. Biggie Smalls was right: Things done changed. But
that doesn't mean that Quadir and Jarrell are cool letting their
best friend Steph's music lie forgotten under his bed after he's
murdered-not when his rhymes could turn any Bed Stuy corner into a
party. With the help of Steph's younger sister Jasmine, they come
up with a plan to promote Steph's music under a new rap name: the
Architect. Soon, everyone wants a piece of him. When his demo
catches the attention of a hotheaded music label rep, the trio must
prove Steph's talent from beyond the grave. As the pressure of
keeping their secret grows, Quadir, Jarrell, and Jasmine are forced
to confront the truth about what happened to Steph. Only, each has
something to hide. And with everything riding on Steph's fame, they
need to decide what they stand for or lose all that they've worked
so hard to hold on to-including each other.
A little brother imagines how great life will be once he's bigger than his older brother in this saucy classic on sibling rivalry keenly captured by master storyteller Judith Viorst.
Mother says deep down in his heart Anthony loves me. Anthony says deep down in his heart he thinks I stink
Anthony's younger brother puts up with a lot. Anthony won't read to him. Anthony is always threating to clobber him. Anthony thinks he stinks. There's nothing he can do now...but just wait until he's six! Then he'll fix Anthony! Judith Viorst's funny, classic sibling rivalry story is as timeless as ever.
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