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English
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"Molly McKenzie's bright personality and on-trend fashion and beauty advice have made her a major social media influencer. When her manager-turned-boyfriend tells her of an upcoming audition to host a makeover show for America's underprivileged youth, all her dreams finally seem to be coming true. There's just one catch: she has little experience interacting with people in need. To gain an edge on her competitors, she plans to volunteer for the summer...
Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Publication Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
111 pages : color illustrations, 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Meet 50 super-inspiring kids! It's never too early--and you're never too young-- to make a difference in the world! The amazing musicians, writers, scientists, athletes, activists, and other fascinating kids in this book accomplished great feats by the age of eighteen. They impacted people's lives by coming up with new inventions, making art and music, competing in sports, and speaking out about important issues. Let their incredible stories inspire...
Author
Publisher
Essential Library
Publication Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (112 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Examines the types of discrimination that LGBTQ people experience while growing up in America. Discusses challenges in schools, workplaces, the health industry, housing, and the criminal justice system. Includes color photographs, discussion questions, sidebars, a list of key events and people, a glossary, and additional resources.
6) Night
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Language
English
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"Wiesel's account of his time in concentration camps during the Holocaust with updated front and back matter to include speeches and essays commemorating his recent death"-- Provided by publisher.
"A memorial edition of Elie Wiesel's seminal memoir of surviving the Nazi death camps, with tributes by President Obama and Samantha Power. When Elie Wiesel died in July 2016, the White House issued a memorial statement in which President Barack Obama called...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Publication Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Yallah! From January to December, join some busy kids as they partake in traditions old and new. There’s so much to do, whether it’s learning to write Arabic or looking at hijab fashion sites while planning costumes for a local comic convention. With details as vivid as the scent of jasmine and honeysuckle perfume (made to remind Mom of Morocco), children bond with friends, honor tradition, and spend loving timewith family. Accompanied...
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Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Publication Date
[2025]
Physical Desc
pages cm.
Language
English
Description
"Most teens are responsible for homework and getting good grades. They likely have chores, such as dishes or lawn care, that an adult expects them to take care of on a daily or weekly basis. Perhaps they have a younger sibling who depends on them for rides to school or afterschool care. These are all responsibilities related to personal and familial obligations, but what about a responsibility to the community and the world itself? Learning social...
Author
Publisher
Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc
Publication Date
2019.
Physical Desc
xii, 205 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Perfect for fans of Fresh Off the Boat's situational humor and Jane the Virgin's celebration of Latinidad, Definitely Hispanic is a collection of introspective memoiristic essays by social media influencer and viral phenomenon LeJuan James about growing up Hispanic in the US"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Publication Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
240 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Written in an accessible Q&A format, here, finally, is the go-to resource for parents hoping to understand and communicate with their gay child. Through their LGBTQ-oriented site, the authors are uniquely experienced to answer parents' many questions and share insight and guidance on both emotional and practical topics. Filled with real-life experiences from gay kids and parents, this is the book gay kids want their parents to read. --Publisher's...
13) The Gray House
Author
Publisher
AmazonCrossing
Publication Date
2017.
Physical Desc
721 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"The Gray House is an astounding tale of how what others understand as liabilities can be leveraged into strengths. Bound to wheelchairs and dependent on prosthetic limbs, the physically disabled students living in the House are overlooked by the Outsides. Not that it matters to anyone living in the House, a hulking old structure that its residents know is alive. From the corridors and crawl spaces to the classrooms and dorms, the House is full of...
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English
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Soon after Cruz, Sailor, Emmett, and Lani return for their second year at Explorer Academy, their sense of calm is shattered when Sailor's older sister goes missing. Amidst incredible expeditions to far-flung destinations and competitive classes, Sailor bravely steps into the lead to discover how her sister's sudden disappearance may be linked to an illegal and deadly animal-trafficking ring. Despite winning the prestigious North Star Award and being...
15) Pumpkin party
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Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Publication Date
2025.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
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Description
The Junior Monster Scouts are throwing a party with a jack-o-lantern carving contest, but when Vamprya, Franky, and Wolfy get to the pumpkin patch, they must figure out how to get the pumpkins back to Castle Dracula with them.
Publisher
F.I.T. Decisions]
Publication Date
c2007
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (30 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The workout is packed with punches and kicks that will get your heart pumping. High powered moves will build your confidence while making you sweat. Work your way to a healthier and stronger you.
17) Woolgathering
Author
Publisher
New Directions
Publication Date
2011
Physical Desc
xii, 80 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Publication Date
2025.
Physical Desc
148 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Stink and his friends are raring to learn wilderness survival skills and form their own troop, the Big Bad Badgers, but there is more for the squabbling scouts to learn than tying knots, reading animal tracks and eating insects.
Author
Publisher
Legacy Lit, Hachette Book Group
Publication Date
2023.
Physical Desc
x, 244 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"In the tradition of Three Women, Bustle editor and writer Samantha Leach traces the lives of a trio of girls who met in the Troubled Teen Industry and went on to share the same tragic fate. Samantha and her best friend Elissa were typical privileged, rebellious, suburban girls. But after Elissa was kicked out of their private school, she soon disappeared. At fifteen years old, her parents quietly flew her from Providence, Rhode Island to a $10,000/month...









