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When the GREEN GANG learns about the importance of planting trees to slow global warming, they spring into action. What steps will the GREEN GANG take to make a difference at their school? Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

When the GREEN GANG learns about the importance of every person doing what they can to reduce waste, they spring into action. What steps will the GREEN GANG take to inspire others to make a difference? Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

What does it mean when your best friend is dead and your instinct is relief? A stunningly immersive debut about toxic friendships, grief, romance, and new beginnings.Friendship, at least for me, has never been anything but complicated.Before:One year ago, best friends Nora and Julia were starting their senior year of high school, with plans to apply to the same university so they wouldn't be separated. When Dillan Fletcher comes back to town, life as Nora knows it begins to unravel. And then, the unthinkable happens.After:Months after surviving the accident that killed her best friend, Nora Radford is stagnating. Dillan has remained by her side, but he and other friends are starting university, while Nora is still trying to unravel the lies that Julia told, lies disguised as friendship.DEAD GIRLS DON'T SAY SORRY is an absorbing page-tuner told in two timelines about how friendships evolve, how growing up can reveal the dark side of those you trust most. And it's about how even in the face of tragedy, we can find our way out of the dark and have the courage to step into something better.

A boy moves to a Halloween-themed town only to realize there may be more to the tourist trap than meets the eye in this middle grade novel of “thrills and chills in a gloriously goofy setting” (Kirkus Reviews) perfect for fans of The Last Kids on Earth and Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library!When Caleb's mom decides they are moving to her childhood home in Wisconsin, Caleb is not thrilled. Moving schools, states, and time zones would be bad enough, but Mom's hometown is Samhain, a small and ridiculously kitschy place where every day is Halloween. Caleb is not a fan of Halloween when it only happens once a year, so Halloween-obsessed Samhain is really not the place for him. How is he supposed to cope with kids wearing costumes to school every single day? And how about the fact that the mayor is so committed to the bit that City Hall is only open from sundown to sunup to accommodate his so-called vampirism? Sure enough, Caleb becomes an outcast at school for refusing to play along with the spooky tradition like the other sixth graders. Luckily, he manages to find a friend in fellow misfit Tai, and just in time, because things are getting weird in Samhain…or make that weirder. But there's no way the mayor is an actual vampire, and their teacher absolutely cannot really be a werewolf—right? Caleb discovers Samhain is so much stranger than he ever could have imagined. As one of the only people who realizes what's happening, can he save a town that doesn't want saving?

A young ghost tries his best to fit in with the rest of the ghouls in this sweet and spooky chapter book by acclaimed author Jarrett Lerner.Bash, a young ghost who's never been good at “ghost stuff” is heading off to Scare School, the world's leading institution for elementary scare instruction, and he's not happy about it. In fact, he's kind of scared! His older sister Bella, precocious in every way, was a star student there and he knows the classes are hard and the teachers are tough. Even before his first day of school, Bash is worried about how he's going to make it through the rigorous curriculum when he hasn't been able to get the hang of basics like making himself invisible or passing through walls (without bonking his head!). Will the young ghost get booooted out of Scare School?

Bash the ghost learns to work with trouble-loving vampires in this second book in the sweet and spooky chapter book series by acclaimed author Jarrett Lerner.At the start of his second session at Scare School, the world's premiere institution for elementary scare instruction, Bash is feeling a bit more confident and excited about his classes starting up again. But when Vlad and Vicky, the mischievous vampires, join his group project, Bash starts worrying if this mean-spirited duo are going to take a bite out of his good grade!

A hopeful novel about love, disability, and the inevitability of change by the author of Give Me a Sign.“Poignant, romantic, and deeply heartfelt.” —Amber Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to BeEllie's Deaf boarding school just shut down, forcing her to leave the place she considered home and return to her hearing family. But being mainstreamed into public school isn't exactly easy. So her guidance counselor pairs her with Jackson, a student who's supposed to help her adjust. Can the boy who tries to say the right things, and gets it all wrong, be the lifeline Ellie needs?Jackson has been avoiding his teammates ever since some numbness in his legs cost them an important soccer match. With his senior year off to a lonely start, he's intrigued when he's asked to help the new girl, initially thinking it will be a commendable move on his part. Little does he know Ellie will soon be the person he wants most by his side when the strange symptoms he's experiencing amount to a life-changing diagnosis.Exploring what it means to build community, Anna Sortino pens a story about the fear of the unknown and the beauty of the unexpected, all wrapped up in a poignant romance that will break your heart and put it back together again.'Tender, honest, and utterly human.'—Adib Khorram, award-winning author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay

From the author of Some Girls Do comes another heartfelt YA sapphic romance—starring a baseball pitcher and a student umpire who are definitely not supposed to fall for one another.“Sapphic sports romance perfection. Swoony and romantic, but unafraid to tackle grief, family expectations, and fighting for your dreams, this is a home run of a book.” —Rachael Lippincott, coauthor of the #1 New York Times Bestsellers Five Feet Apart and She Gets the GirlJune is the star pitcher of her elite club baseball team—with an ego to match—and she's a shoo-in to be recruited at the college level, like her parents have always envisioned. That is, if she can play through an overuse injury that has recently gone from bad to worse.Ivy isn't just reffing to pay off her athletic fees or make some extra cash on the side. She wants to someday officiate at the professional level, even if her parents would rather she go to college instead. The first time they cross paths, Ivy throws June out of a game for grandstanding. Still, they quickly grow from enemies to begrudging friends... and then something more. But the rules state that players and umpires are prohibited from dating.As June's shoulder worsens, and a rival discovers the girls'secret and threatens to expose them, everything the two have worked so hard for is at risk. Now both must choose: follow their dreams... or follow their hearts?

The New Chalet School opens in Switzerland's beautiful Oberland mountains with both new staff and students. Barbara Chester arrives, thrilled to finally attend boarding school after years of illness. She quickly bonds with her cousin Vi and new friend Mary-Lou on their first expedition to charming Unterseen. But back at school, mischievous students like Emerence may cause trouble. Barbara must navigate her new surroundings, make friends, and prove she can thrive away from home. Join the girls'adventures amid the majestic Alps in this classic school story.

Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year is a moving story starring the Questioneers'teacher that's all about kindness, learning to face your fears, and the profound difference that one brilliant educator can make in a child's life, from author Andrea Beaty and illustrator David Roberts, the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of Aaron Slater, Illustrator and Ada Twist, Scientist! Lila Greer is full of worries. Even the smallest things—from cabbages to cardboard—fill her with dread and what-ifs. So when her family makes a big change—moving to a new town—the worry and what-ifs only grow. What if things go wrong? What if no one likes her? At first, Lila feels right to be worried. In her new home, everything is strange. The new kids, the new smells. Lila feels alone and invisible. But there's one person who sees her: Lila's teacher, Ms. Kern. Through some creativity, blackboard erasers, and—most of all—kindness, Ms. Kern finds a way to make Lila feel welcome and open to new experiences. A lesson that will resonate with Lila long after second grade. Follow Iggy Peck, Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, Sofia Valdez, Aaron Slater, and Lila Greer on all of their adventures! Add the picture books, chapter books, and activity books starring the Questioneers to your family library today: The Questioneers Picture Book Series: Iggy Peck, Architect | Rosie Revere, Engineer | Ada Twist, Scientist | Sofia Valdez, Future Prez | Aaron Slater, Illustrator | Lila Greer, Teacher of the YearThe Questioneers Chapter Book Series: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters | Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants | Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion | Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote | Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs | Aaron Slater and the Sneaky SnakeQuestioneers: The Why Files Series: Exploring Flight! | All About Plants! | The Science of Baking | Bug Bonanza! | Rockin'Robots!Questioneers: Ada Twist, Scientist Series: Ghost Busted | Show Me the Bunny | Five-Minute Ada Twist, Scientist Stories | Brainstorm BookThe Questioneers Big Project Book Series: Iggy Peck's Big Project Book for Amazing Architects | Rosie Revere's Big Project Book for Bold Engineers | Ada Twist's Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists | Sofia Valdez's Big Project Book for Awesome Activists | Aaron Slater's Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists

Jen's coronation is swiftly followed by Joy's wedding. But before she leaves, Joy arranges for Mary-Dorothy to come to the Hall as companion-secretary to look after her aunt and the two schoolgirls, Maidie and Rosamund. Jen, though twenty, is resisting growing up as hard as she can. But when tragedy strikes, she is suddenly forced to.

Betty McLean, whom we met first in the Rocklands books, comes to visit Jen and is involved in a serious accident. Her life-and-death struggle and her long recovery provide the impetus for Joy's healing from her grief, and Rosamund's and Maidlin's maturing into adulthood.

By'town'the author means, as women of her time did, London. Less well off people would have called the city the Big Smoke. In this book the young women Joan and Joy live in the country at a manor and abbey, but they come to London to learn country dancing. They've been doing these dances regularly but over the years and miles steps have altered and now they learn them the original way and new dances they hadn't tried.

Jen meets the girls of Rocklands School, and they become interested in county dance — though a new girl, Rhoda, does tell Jen she's been doing things wrong! (Which she learns in the aforementioned book). Rhoda and one of the Rocklands'mistresses begin teaching the other girls. After Jen returns, and a few adventures, both the school and Jen send teams to a dance competition.

Maidlin (Magdalena) and Rosamund join the school. Maidlin has difficulty adjusting to life in England, but Joy is almost like a mother to her, and Maidlin adores her.

Katharine Gordon joins the Chalet School and becomes involved with the tennis team. But why is she there and not the school she was originally supposed to attend? Meanwhile, one of her new friends, Blossom, disappears on the day of an important tennis match. Who or what is behind the mystery?

Luna thinks it's hard to be a kid. Mom says it's harder to be a grown-up. At the end of a long day at school, Luna suggests they swap places. So the next day, Mom goes to school and Luna heads off to work. Will Luna like being a grown-up? Or will she decide that being a kid isn't so bad? Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The #1 bestselling author of The Island is back with another pulse-pounding, twisty read!Haunted by the past... terrified of the present.Penny knows she must forget about her ex, Nash. Ever since his father was revealed as the brutal serial killer who traumatized their small town last Halloween, Penny's parents have forbidden her to have anything to do with Nash or his family. It's hard not to think of him—but she's trying.That stops when she goes shopping with friends for a costume. What she finds instead is ripped from a horror movie: someone from school bleeding out on the floor of a dressing room. Stabbed.People are quick to blame Nash and his sister, Grace, but as Halloween nears and the body count rises, Penny can't help thinking this copycat killer is someone no one else suspects....

Leela makes the perfect dessert for her school's Kindness Day event, but on the big day, she leaves her box of cookies at the bus shelter. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Leela and Liam prepare a bake sale to raise money, but when the big day arrives, Leela has to step out of her comfort zone to attract a crowd and keep the event from crumbling. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

One of the most entertaining of the Abbey books. Rykie, a young relative of staid Joan's, comes to live at the manor, shocking self-righteous Joy, Joan, and Jen.

The third book in the series picks up immediately from'The Abbey Girls', Dick, arguably the most annoying character in British school story literature, discovers the old church beneath the Abbey. Despite his attempts to keep his explorations secret, his rummaging enables Jen, Joan, and Joy to discover a mysterious cache of long-hidden jewels.

Twelve-year-old Shai hates everything about moving to America from Israel. She's determined to come up with a plan that will get her back home. Maybe she can go back with her grandparents when they come to visit. Or maybe she can win a drawing competition that offers a plane ticket to any destination in the world as the grand prize. Meanwhile she's stuck navigating seventh grade in a language that used to be just a subject in school. As Shai faces antisemitism but also gains support from unexpected sources, she starts to see her new life with different eyes. Maybe home is a place in the heart. A Sydney Taylor Honor Book

Dreamers meets School's First Day of School in this vibrant story that puts a whole new spin on one loving family's morning drive to school. “Not all school drop-offs are a short bus ride away! In this wonderful book by muralist Sendy Santamaria, the sights and sounds of a frontera town occupy our imaginations as a family goes through their morning commute on the way to school from Mexico to the U.S.A.” –Raúl the Third, Pura Belpré Award–winning illustrator of the World of ¡Vamos! and Lowriders seriesEvery morning, I'm up at four o'clock.I brush my teeth, get dressed, and drag my sister Melanie to the car where Mami's waiting for us.¡Se nos va hacer tarde! ¡Apurarse!For the next two hours, we'll be in the car driving—past tamale vendors (my favorite part), through la linea (my least favorite part), and across the US border. That's how we get to school every day. This is our normal. ¡Vamos!In a winning voice and a bright palette, debut author-illustrator Sendy Santamaria tells the story of one girl's commute—a commute Sendy herself made growing up as an American citizen living in Mexico. Yenebi's Drive to School takes readers on a trip to school that many will recognize as very similar to their own.INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY: By celebrating the daily details of a child's commute to school that reflects the author's experience, this universal and inviting picture book is truly a mirror, a window, and a door. TIMELY TOPIC: An accessible approach to a serious (and seriously underdocumented) part of American life for many young readers. Teachers, librarians, and parents will appreciate the way this book blends the importance of current events in an easily understandable narrative that kids will enjoy following along with. FAMILY-CENTRIC: The journey described in this story—a loving family's daily trip to school—is timeless and relatable, yet wonderfully specific. UNIQUE EXPERIENCES: Like Last Stop on Market Street, this book leans into the narrator (and creator)'s very particular experience and yet makes the individuality of such an experience highly relatable, communicating to readers that even their most personal routines are part of what connects them with all humans. Young readers who take the bus to school or get driven a few blocks by their parents will see what makes them similar to kids like the author, even if the shape of their routines are different. FRESH APPROACH TO A CLASSIC TOPIC: The author turns the'back to school'trope on its head by making the book all about the trip, rather than focusing on apprehension or excitement about school itself. Perfect for:Teachers and librarians looking for picture books by Latinx creatorsParents looking for bilingual content and bicultural kids'booksKids who want to read about experiences different than their ownFans of Dreamers, Our Class is a Family, and The Name Jar

One aspiring writer plus one magic book. It all adds up to a whole lot of trouble.Polly Diamond is back in the third book about the magical mix-ups of Polly and her notebook, Spell!In this delightfully funny and magical chapter book series, Polly and Spell have all kinds of adventures together because whatever Polly writes in Spell comes true! But when they join forces to help get the best class pet ever, they get more than they bargained for. Can Polly come up with the right words to save the day?EVERYDAY MAGIC: A creative mashup of relatable family and school life with just a dash of magic make this series a hit with early chapter book readers.A RELATABLE PROTAGONIST: Polly isn't perfect but when she makes mistakes, she always sets things right. And she is the perfect sister, friend, and classmate.INSPIRES A LOVE OF BOOKS: Kids will love Polly and adults will love that Polly inspires a love of reading. Filled with book lists, these books will have readers searching the shelves for Polly's favorite titles.GREAT FOR CLASSROOMS AND SCHOOL LIBRARIES: The reading lists, writing prompts, school setting, and class pet element make this a perfect classroom choice.AN EASY PICK FOR NEWLY INDEPENDENT READERS: With lots of action, fun friendships, and enticing pictures to bring the text to life, this series is perfect for emerging readers.Praise for Polly Diamond and the Magic Book:'A delight from start to finish.';—Booklist, starred review'Think Gooney Bird and Judy Moody rolled into one.';—School Library Journal'An enchanting adventure of magic and mishaps.'—Kirkus ReviewsA Junior Library Guild selectionPerfect for:Fans of the Ivy + Bean, Amelia Bedelia, Yasmin, and Dory Fantasmagory seriesParents, caregivers, educators, and librarians seeking elementary school chapter books and fantasy books for kidsA great classroom gift

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!A Stonewall Honor Book in Young Adult Literature!A blood-soaked and nauseating triumph that cuts like a scalpel and reads like your darkest nightmare.New York Times bestselling author Andrew Joseph White returns with the transgressive gothic horror of our time!Mors vincit omnia. Death conquers all.London, 1883. The Veil between the living and dead has thinned. Violet-eyed mediums commune with spirits under the watchful eye of the Royal Speaker Society, and sixteen-year-old trans, autistic Silas Bell would rather rip out his violet eyes than become an obedient Speaker wife.After a failed attempt to escape an arranged marriage, Silas is diagnosed with Veil sickness—a mysterious disease sending violet-eyed women into madness—and shipped away to Braxton's Finishing School and Sanitorium. When the ghosts of missing students start begging Silas for help, he decides to reach into Braxton's innards and expose its guts to the world—so long as the school doesn't break him first.Featuring an autistic trans protagonist in a historical setting, Andrew Joseph White's much-anticipated sophomore novel does not back down from exposing the violence of the patriarchy and the harm inflicted on trans youth who are forced into conformity.A Stonewall Honor Book in Young Adult LiteratureA Chicago Public Library'Best of the Best'BookA Locus Award FinalistA Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of the YearA BCCB Blue Ribbon Book!A Booklist Editors'ChoiceA Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year!A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

★ “Enticingly peculiar...The novel will appeal to those who enjoy something radically different.”—Michael Cart, Booklist (starred) “This is a gripping and disturbing read: sharp, intense and coolly observant of school day relationships and transgressions.”—Jamie Buxton, Daily Mail “A dense fever dream.”—Kirkus “Imagine all your middle-school nightmares made manifest. Add to that an eerie paranormal aspect that elevates the whole to the maximum level and you have this wildly creative and engaging tale of the middle school from hell.”—Eric Boss, Reading the West “The book is interlaced with multiple different storylines (as is true of any good school!) — at the School of Here, you'll find secret societies, magic, mystery, and students dealing with the loneliness and alienation that everyone feels at that young, pliant age.”—Powell's “Dabos is a talented writer unafraid to tackle complex issues and it shows here...[her] writing is crisp and sharp.”—Chris Haigh, Set the Tape

From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes a “involving, realistic” (Booklist, starred review) middle grade novel about a young girl who leaves China to live with her parents and sister, after five years apart, and learns about family, friendship, and the power of being finally seen.My sister got to grow up with my parents. Me? I grew up with postcards from my parents. When ten-year-old Lina Gao steps off the plane in Los Angeles, it's her first time in America and the first time seeing her parents and her little sister in five years! She's been waiting for this moment every day while she lived with her grandmother in Beijing, getting teased by kids at school who called her “left behind girl.” Finally, her parents are ready for her to join their fabulous life in America! Except, it's not exactly like in the postcards: 1. School's a lot harder than she thought. When she mispronounces some words in English on the first day, she decides she simply won't talk. Ever again. 2. Her chatty little sister has no problem with English. And seems to do everything better than Lina, including knowing exactly the way to her parents'hearts. 3. They live in an apartment, not a house like in Mom's letters, and they owe a lot of back rent from the pandemic. And Mom's plan to pay it back sounds more like a hobby than a moneymaker. As she reckons with her hurt, Lina tries to keep a lid on her feelings, both at home and at school. When her teacher starts facing challenges for her latest book selection, a book that deeply resonates with Lina, it will take all of Lina's courage and resilience to get over her fear and choose a future where she's finally seen.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes the “action-packed…banter-filled” (School Library Journal, starred review) sequel to his groundbreaking young adult novel Miles Morales: Spider-Man about the adventures of the unassuming, everyday kid who just so happens to be Spider-Man.Miles Morales is just your average teenager. He has unexpectedly become totally obsessed with poetry and can never seem to do much more than babble around his crush. Nothing too weird. Oh! Except, just yesterday, he used his Spidey superpowers to save the world (no biggie) from an evil mastermind called The Warden. And the grand prize Miles gets for that is… Suspension. But what begins as a long boring day of in-school suspension is interrupted by a little bzzz in his mind. His Spidey Sense is telling him there's something not quite right here, and soon he finds himself in a fierce battle with an insidious…termite?! His unexpected foe is hiding a secret, one that could lead to the destruction of the world's history—especially Black and Brown history—and only Miles can stop him. Yeah, just a typical day in the life of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

Get ready for a rollercoaster ride at the Chalet School! When a mischievous new student from Australia, Emerence Hope, arrives unexpectedly, the school is turned upside down. Emerence's wild ways and lack of discipline quickly cause trouble, leaving the Head and prefects scrambling to keep order. But there's more excitement in store - a hidden well is discovered on the school grounds, unleashing a flood of mysteries. Who built it and why was it abandoned? As the prefects investigate, they find themselves facing one shock after another. With the Christmas play fast approaching, can the girls unravel the well's secrets while keeping Emerence under control?

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Dom learns how precious his friends are. Come look at all Dom's special things, Like rocks and stones with insect wings … Collecting fossils is Dom's favourite thing to do. But what happens when his friends break one? Welcome to the School of Monsters : the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers, by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin! Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story. With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humour, the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters are guaranteed to spark a love of reading! Readers will love other books in the School of Monsters series: Mary Has the Best Pet Hairy Sam Loves Bread and Jam Pete's Big Feet Tish Learns to Swim Zorro's Tasty Treat Milly's Family Fun and many more!

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Jack learns how to recognise her moods! When Jack feels good, she laughs and plays but sometimes Jack has grumpy days. Sometimes, Jack's feelings are way too big! Can she find a way to balance her moods? Welcome to the School of Monsters : the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers, by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin! Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story. With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humour, the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters are guaranteed to spark a love of reading! Readers will love other books in the School of Monsters series: Mary Has the Best Pet Hairy Sam Loves Bread and Jam Pete's Big Feet Tish Learns to Swim Zorro's Tasty Treat Milly's Family Fun and many more!

Perfect for fans of Alma and How She Got Her Name and Your Name is a Song, this picture book encourages readers to take up space and support each other with respect and kindnessWhen Zimdalamashkermishkada starts at a new school, he knows he'll have to introduce himself to lots of new people. He trips over his long name and decides to shrink it down to the shorter, simpler Zim. The nickname works fine for introductions, but deep down, it doesn't feel right. It's not until a new friend sees him for who he truly is that Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step proudly into his long name. The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name is a warm and uplifting story that encourages young readers to celebrate their authentic selves, and proclaims that no one should ever have to shrink themselves to fit in.

When 15-year-old Flip is sent to boarding school in Switzerland, she struggles to fit in and make friends. But a chance encounter with a mysterious boy named Paul gives her hope. As their secret friendship grows, Paul confides in Flip about his fragmented memories of his childhood during WWII. When a sinister man appears claiming to be Paul's father, Flip bravely takes matters into her own hands to protect her friend. Her act of courage will change her life forever in this poignant coming-of-age story set amidst the majestic Swiss Alps.

Katharine Gordon joins the Chalet School and becomes involved with the tennis team. But why is she there and not the school she was originally supposed to attend? Meanwhile, one of her new friends, Blossom, disappears on the day of an important tennis match. Who or what is behind the mystery?

Maidlin becomes a torchbearer. A celebrated English girls'school story writer, Elsie J. Oxenham's real name was Elsie Jeanette Dunkerley. Born in 1880 in Southport, Lancashire, she was the daughter of writer William John Dunkerley, whose chosen pseudonym -- ‘John Oxenham'-- was a clear influence upon her own. Her brother, Roderic Dunkerley, was also an author (published under his own name), as was her sister Erica, who used the'Oxenham'name as well. Oxenham grew up in Ealing, West London, where her family had moved when she was a baby, living there until 1922, when the family moved again, to Worthing. After the deaths of her parents, Oxenham lived with her sister Maida. She died in 1960.

Rhoda—a schoolgirl of seventeen—and her mother find themselves dispossessed by a distant cousin, and her fierce resentment centres around Rosamund, the girl whom this cousin is to marry, and upon whom Rhoda looks as an interloper and usurper. Rhoda returns to school—a wonderful school, where the girls wear boots and breeches for their work, and learn to garden and care for animals, to drive and look after a car, as well as the more usual school pursuits. Rhoda and her friends are delighted with the life, but Rhoda makes a startling discovery. The intrigues and the family feud run throughout the story, but after exciting events and hard-won victories the end comes on a note of reconciliation and happiness.

A celebrated English girls'school story writer, Elsie J. Oxenham's real name was Elsie Jeanette Dunkerley. Born in 1880 in Southport, Lancashire, she was the daughter of writer William John Dunkerley, whose chosen pseudonym -- ‘John Oxenham'-- was a clear influence upon her own. Her brother, Roderic Dunkerley, was also an author (published under his own name), as was her sister Erica, who used the'Oxenham'name as well. Oxenham grew up in Ealing, West London, where her family had moved when she was a baby, living there until 1922, when the family moved again, to Worthing. After the deaths of her parents, Oxenham lived with her sister Maida. She died in 1960.

COMMON SENSE MEDIA SELECTION FOR TEENS BOOKLIST BEST OF THE YEAR NYPL TOP 10 OF THE YEAR HIPLATINA BEST OF THE YEAR Elizabeth Acevedo has said that reading Lorraine Avila feels like an “UPPERCUT to the senses.” You've never encountered an author with prose of this sensitivity and fire. Yolanda Alvarez is having a good year. She's starting to feel at home at Julia De Burgos High, her school in the Bronx. She has her best friend Victory, and maybe something with José, a senior boy she's getting to know. She's confident her initiation into her family's bruja tradition will happen soon. But then a white boy, the son of a politician, appears at Julia De Burgos High, and his vibes are off. And Yolanda's initiation begins with a series of troubling visions of the violence this boy threatens. How can Yolanda protect her community, in a world that doesn't listen? Only with the wisdom and love of her family, friends, and community – and the Bruja Diosas, her ancestors and guides. The Making of Yolanda la Bruja is the book this country, struggling with the plague of gun violence, so desperately needs, but which few could write. Here Lorraine Avila brings a story born from the intersection of race, justice, education, and spirituality that will capture readers everywhere. P R A I S E ★ “Inspiring… full of heart and spirituality.” —Shelf-Awareness (starred) ★'A sharply rendered portrait...Avila's striking debut is not to be missed.'—Booklist (starred) ★ “Unabashedly political…A remarkable, beautifully rendered debut.” —Kirkus (starred) ★ “Suspenseful…A boldly characterized protagonist whose intersectional identities as a queer and Deaf person of color informs her sharp-witted narrative voice and conviction around combatting racism within her community.” —Publishers Weekly (starred) ★ Heartbreaking… thoughtful and gripping… Avila has created a complex heroine whose identities as a Deaf and queer person of color give a layer of authenticity and intersectionality that will resonate with readers.” —School Library Journal (starred) “Impressive and urgent. [Avila] takes on racism, violence and injustice with a mix of magic, spirituality and care that few have attempted—and she's captivatingly successful.” —Ms. Magazine “Explores gun violence, race, justice, education, and spirituality, which holds this book like a canopy, enclosing and exposing layers of Blackness and the growth and sense of belonging community can provide.” —Al Dia “A necessary story about gun violence, race, and education.” —Refinery29 “Gripping…skillfully depicts the reality of growing up as a Black Latinx teen in the midst of racial violence and social upheaval… Avila carefully demonstrates the tremendous strength in Yolanda's community and the deep roots of her spiritual life, which keep her grounded as she steps into her full power.” —Horn Book'Written in stunning prose, this sharp examination of education, race, violence, and spirituality is a must-read.'—The Mary Sue

BEST OF THE BEST, BLACK CAUCUS OF THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION One week. One prize. Seven really weird challenges. The kids at Benjamin Banneker College Prep are a little… competitive. Okay. They're a LOT competitive. The minute Principal Yee announces an epic competition for the golden B-B trophy, seventh-grader Frederick Douglass Zezzmer knows he has to win. But it won't be easy. The competition doesn't just include science, technology, engineering and math. It also has arts and sports. Not Doug's best subjects. Even worse, it's a TEAM competition. Instead of being in a superstar group, Doug gets paired with four middle school misfits no one else wants. Worst of all, Doug's dad has a horrible backup plan. If Doug doesn't win, he has to forget about becoming The World's Greatest Inventor and spend the summer in sports camp, with his scary stepbrother. With only a week to go, Doug launches a quest to turn his team of outcasts into winners… and maybe even friends. P R A I S E ★'Thomas strews the increasingly suspenseful competition with teachable moments and traces learning curves not only for the students but for teachers and parents, too. Reminiscent of E. L. Konigsburg's The View from Saturday.'—Booklist (starred)'Creative and hilarious...the novel's narration shifts among many perspectives, giving a rich, panoramic view of how stressful yet ultimately rewarding these learning experiences are for the overachievers, the socially awkward, the kids with complicated home lives, and all those who just need to see each other a little differently.'—Kirkus'...Witty competition drama... a telling that prioritizes characters'interiority as well as their impact on each other's lives. While Doug's determined voice is the primary focus, the rotating narratives showcase each of the racially diverse characters'individual stressors, delivering a well-rounded accounting that is better for its multiplicity.'—Publishers Weekly

A timely and thought-provoking story about a teen girl shouldering impossibly large responsibilities and ultimately learning that she doesn't have to do it alone from the award-winning author of Indivisible. Every morning, sixteen-year-old Sol wakes up at the break of dawn in her hometown of Tijuana, Mexico and makes the trip across the border to go to school in the United States. Though the commute is exhausting, this is the best way to achieve her dream: becoming the first person in her family to go to college. When her family's restaurant starts struggling, Sol must find a part-time job in San Diego to help her dad put food on the table and pay the bills. But her complicated school and work schedules on the US side of the border mean moving in with her best friend and leaving her family behind. With her life divided by an international border, Sol must come to terms with the loneliness she hides, the pressure she feels to succeed for her family, and the fact that the future she once dreamt of is starting to seem unattainable. Mostly, she'll have to grapple with a secret she's kept even from herself: that maybe she's relieved to have escaped her difficult home life, and a part of her may never want to return.

After twelve-year-old aspiring superstar, Sparkle Moore, is diagnosed with alopecia, she must navigate family, friends, and her own self-esteem with the added challenge of losing her hair. Perfect for fans of Stand Up, Yumi Chung! and From the Desk of Zoe Washington.Sparkle Moore is destined to be a star. Her mother is determined to turn her and her younger sister, Nova, into social media influencers and budding superstars. And after her dad has lost work as a sitcom actor, Sparkle wants to do whatever she can to help her family financially, too.But at the onset of middle school, Sparkle begins losing her hair—first her lashes, then her eyebrows, and then small circular bald spots appear in various sections on her head. It's hard enough having to go to school and hide her diagnosis from her friends—all while they're trying out for big roles in the school play—but Sparkle quickly has to deal with weird medications, itchy wigs, and lost opportunities her mom has wrangled, including a big shampoo commercial.Despite everything she might do to hide what's happening, and all her work keeping her friends together, when Sparkle's secrets start coming to the surface—Sparkle has to come to terms with the changes in her life and show her classmates and her family what she can do with or without hair.

With the help of a magical book, Noah Wriggle and his best friend Blue like to design weird and wonderful animal mash-up creations – and then bring them to life! But sometimes their mash-imals love being alive just a little TOO much … From tumbling tigers to eight-legged dinosaurs, Noah and Blue's creations always keep them on their toes! But will Noah and Blue let their imagination run a little too wild?The Complete Creature Collection includes: The Outstanding Octokey, The Speedy Spidersaurus, The Tumbling Tigerdillo and The Marvellous Moleon.

In this charming story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Jack has to make an important decision! In The Class Party, Jack's class is voting on what to do for their end-of-term party. And Jack has the deciding vote. How will he know what to choose? From the Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin comes this fantastic and beloved first chapter-book series. Every story follows Jack, a friendly, everyday kid who loves playing with his best friend, Billie. Created to help build emotional literacy, every book in the Hey Jack! series explores a particular emotion – such as worry, happiness, excitement or disappointment – in a relatable way for young readers. Whether it's about friends, family or feelings, there's no challenge Jack can't figure out! With more than ten million books in print around the world, best-selling author Sally Rippin has helped a generation of readers love learning to read. Every Hey Jack! book is carefully designed with short chapters, decodable vocabulary and lots of illustrations, and there are no mountains of text or super-tricky words to intimidate the early reader. And there's plenty of stories in the series to explore! For more wonderful series by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin, check out the Billie B Brown and School of Monsters series.Readers will love other books in the Hey Jack! series:The Winning GoalThe Scary SoloThe Robot BluesThe Fire Truck The Big MessThe Special Guest and many more!

Nick Brooks, award-winning filmmaker and author of Promise Boys, mixes out-of-this-world sci-fi with contemporary themes of friendship, community, and social justice in this hit middle-grade series. Ferrous City is suddenly a lot more interesting—in fact, a little too interesting for Ethan Fairmont. Ethan's beloved neighborhood is full of new faces. Lifelong residents are being priced out of their homes, and new businesses are replacing old favorites. At school, Ethan finds a rival in new-kid Fatima, an inventor who is just as science savvy as him. She even has TWO patents! Then there's the mysterious real estate agent with way too many questions for Ethan. Not to mention the extraterrestrial-obsessed Jodie and his “Aliens Are Here” club. It's all too much for Ethan and he begins to miss Cheese, his adorable six-eyed alien pal, even more. Fortunately for Ethan and his friends Kareem and Juan Carlos, distraction comes in the form of a top-secret project. Cheese left a communication device under Ethan's bed before exiting the planet. There's just one problem: they can't figure out how it works! As Ferrous City continues to change and eyes are everywhere, will the trio be able to keep their secret and reach Cheese, or is something nefarious brewing right next door? E.T. meets Stranger Things in the second title of this unforgettable sci-fi adventure series, perfect for readers ages 8 to 12.

When a new student from Japan shows up at Bibi Blocksberg's school, she fits in immediately. But Bibi's suspicious; she knows Miyu's hiding something, and she's determined to find out what! Bibi's journey takes her all the way to Japan, and while learning about all the new rules and magic in this foreign land, she realizes that maybe she and Miyu can be friends after all!

A school story to encourage friendship and understanding among children of all abilities. When the other kids mock her at recess, Nanette doesn't listen. She'd rather focus on puddles, spider webs, and whatever she can create with her hands. One day a boy named Noah—who'd rather fly paper airplanes than listen to the lesson—starts sitting at Nanette's table. At first, Noah finds Nanette confusing and a little frustrating. But her ideas look like so much fun… Expressively illustrated in colored pencils, this school story will foster discussions about navigating differences and embracing creativity. A Head Full of Birds is a sensitive portrayal of neurodiverse friendships and the joy that comes when we reimagine the world together.

Excerpt:'Grandma had come to spend the winter, and Bobby and Alice and Pink were watching her fix up her room. It was the guest room, and the children had always thought it a beautiful room, with its soft blue rug, wicker chairs, and pretty cretonne draperies. But Grandma had had all the furniture taken out, and the rug, carefully rolled up and wrapped in thick paper to keep the moths out, had been carried to the attic. Then Grandma—but Mother called Bobby and Alice and Pink to come and get their wraps and go out to play a while. Grandma, seeing them edge reluctantly toward the head of the stairs, said cheerfully, as she bustled about unpacking the great box that held her “things,” “Never mind, dears. Run out and play now, and tonight we'll have a regular housewarming. Come to my[10] room at seven o'clock and we will have a little party.” Just as the clock in the hall downstairs struck the first stroke of seven, Alice rapped loudly on Grandma's door.'

A varied group of girls at Redgarth School is sketched with great realism, showing their different lights and shades of character, while many good moral lessons are inculcated, more by example and warning than by precept. (Goodreads)

•Bustle Best Book of March 2022•Buzzfeed Highly Anticipated YA Novel•Lambda Literary Most Anticipated LGBTQIA+•BookRiot Best New Dark Academia YA BookWilder Girls meets The Craft in this Sapphic horror debut that asks: what price would you be willing to pay to achieve your deepest desires?Finch Chamberlin is the newest transfer student to the ultra-competitive Ulalume Academy... but she's also not what she seems. Months before school started, Finch and her parents got into an accident that should have left her dead at the bottom of the river. But something monstrous, and ancient, and terrifying, wouldn't let her drown. Finch doesn't know why she woke up after her heart stopped, but since dying she's felt a constant pull from the school and the surrounding town of Rainwater, like something on the island is calling to her.Selena St. Clair sees right through Finch, and she knows something is seriously wrong with her. But despite Selena's suspicion, she feels drawn to Finch and has a sinking feeling that from now on the two will be inexplicably linked to one another.One night Finch, Selena, and her friends accidentally summon a carnivorous creature of immense power in the depths of the school. It promises to grant every desire the girls have kept locked away in their insecure hearts—beauty, power, adoration—in exchange for a price: human body parts. But as the cost of their wanting becomes more deadly, Finch and Selena must learn to work together to stop the horror they unleashed, before it consumes the entire island.