In this Newbery Honor novel, New York Times bestselling author Rita Williams-Garcia tells the story of three sisters who travel to Oakland, California, in 1968 to meet the mother who abandoned them. A strong option for summer reading--take this book along on a family road trip or enjoy it at home. This moving, funny novel won the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction and the Coretta Scott King Award and was a National Book Award Finalist. Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern's story continues in P.S. Be Eleven and Gone Crazy in Alabama.Readers who enjoy Christopher Paul Curtis's The Watsons Go to B... View More...
From the #1 New York Times bestselling series comes the latest title in the Who HQ Now format for trending topics. It tells the history of a political and social movement that advocates for non-violent civil disobedience and protests against incidents of police brutality--and all racially motivated violence--against Black people. When a Black teenager named Trayvon Martin was senselessly killed in 2012, the African American community called for his murderer to be held accountable. But like many other racially sparked incidents in the past, his killer walked free. People looked for justice and ... View More...
It's the sweetest holiday of the year Celebrate love and Valentine's Day with card-making, tasty treats, and more in this installment of Natasha Wing's best-selling series. Join in on all of the colorful fun, and then come along to school the next morning for a day of parties and games View More...
An action-packed page turner with heart --Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MAN Take off on an action packed adventure with HILO Book 1 Dog Manmeets Big Nate in this hilarious New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids love BOOM CLANG CRASH D.J. and Gina are totally ordinary kids. But Hilo isn't Hilo just fell out of the sky and doesn't know where he came from, or what he's doing on Earth. (Or why going to school in only your underwear is a BAD idea ) . . . But UH-OH, what if Hilo wasn't the only thing to fall to our planet? Can the trio unlock the secrets of Hilo's past? Can Hi... View More...
An action-packed page turner with heart --Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MAN Take off on an action packed adventure with HILO Book 2 Dog Manmeets Big Natein this hilarious New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids love Everyone's favorite space boy, Hilo, is just settling into life on earth (Bowling? Knock-knock jokes? OUTSTANDING ) when strange portals begin opening up all over town. And HOLY MACKEREL Even STRANGER creatures are coming through them But it will take more than a GIANT MUTANT CHICKEN, A VIKING HIPPO, A MAGICAL WARRIOR CAT, or even a few MILLION KILLER VEGETABLES... View More...
An action-packed page turner with heart --Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MAN Take off on an action packed adventure with HILO Book 3 Dog Man meets Big Nate in this hilarious New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids love Aah Everyone's favorite space boy is BACK Hilo may look like an ordinary kid, but he's DEFINITELY not When we last saw Hilo, DJ, and Gina, Gina had been sucked into a mysterious portal But friends don't let friends disappear into NOWHERE It's up to D.J. and Hilo to follow her. Will there be danger? YES Will there be amazing surprises? OF COURSE Will Gi... View More...
An action-packed page turner with heart --Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MANTake off on an action packed adventure with HILO Book 4 Dog Manmeets Big Nate in this hilarious New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids love Chock full of MORE MONSTERS MORE ACTION MORE LAUGHS MORE FUN DJ and Gina are TOTALLY ordinary kids. But Hilo isn't ALERT ALERT ALERT Has our favorite space boy finally met his match? Not if D.J. and Gina can help it Mega Robot Monsters are suddenly waking up all over and they're TOO BIG and TOO STRONG for Hilo to fight on his own Luckily, he doesn't have t... View More...
An action-packed page turner with heart --Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MANTake off on a new adventure and find out more about what really happened on Hilo's world with HILO--the hilarious, action-packed New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids love MORE ACTION MORE FUN MORE LAUGHS MORE ROBOTS What REALLY happened in Hilo's world before he came to Earth? D.J. and our favorite space boy, Hilo, take a DANGEROUS trip to Hilo's home planet to find out But everything Hilo thinks he knows about his past is about to be turned inside out and UPSIDE DOWN Hilo was supposed to save ev... View More...
An action-packed page turner with heart --Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MANFor five books, Razorwark has chased Hilo through the Universe. Now the chase is over. Find out how the epic war between Razorwark and Hilo ends and get ready to start the next adventure with the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids and critics love Being a hero isn't easy. But Hilo had no idea it would be this hard. Hilo came to earth because he was running from Razorwark. But he's done running. Razorwark has come to earth. And the time has come for one final face to face showdown. What happens will d... View More...
An action-packed page turner with heart --Dav Pilkey, author of DOGMAN Hilo's back Introducing an exciting, BRAND NEW epic story arc starring GINA in the New York Times BESTSELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES that kids and critics love Hundreds of years ago, MAGIC disappeared from Earth. At least...UNTIL NOW. Because suddenly, giant magical beings are appearing and only GINA can see them. Not to mention, Gina can somehow do magic herself. Magic is powerful. But it can also be DANGEROUS. With DJ and HILO's help, can Gina figure out how to protect the magical beings from the creatures who are after t... View More...
The Racial Justice in America: Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Juneteenth explores the history around the celebration in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, as well as activities created by Wing. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biogr... View More...
Start counting your votes . . . and your friends.When Brianna Justice's hero, the famous celebrity chef Miss Delicious, speaks at her school and traces her own success back to being president of her fifth grade class, Brianna determines she must do the same. She just knows that becoming president of her class is the first step toward her own cupcake-baking empire But when new student Jasmine Moon announces she is also running for president, Brianna learns that she may have more competition than she expected. Will Brianna be able to stick to her plan of working with her friends to win the elec... View More...
Illus. in full color. "Winter's story begins with a peg-leg sailor who aids slaves on their escape on the Underground Railroad. While working for plantation owners, Peg Leg Joe teaches the slaves a song about the drinking gourd (the Big Dipper). A couple, their son, and two others make their escape by following the song's directions. Rich paintings interpret the strong story in a clean, primitive style enhanced by bold colors. The rhythmic compositions have an energetic presence that's compelling. A fine rendering of history in picturebook format."--(starred) Booklist. View More...
