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Louder Than Hunger

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A Schneider Family Book Award Honor Book**The instant New York Times bestseller!“Every so often a book comes along that is so brave and necessary, it extends a lifeline when it’s needed most. This is one of those books.” —Katherine Applegate, author of the Newbery Medal–winning, The One and Only Ivan**But another voice inside me says,We need help.We’re going to die.Jake volunteers at... ... Read more

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A Schneider Family Book Award Honor Book**The instant New York Times bestseller!“Every so often a book comes along that is so brave and necessary, it extends a lifeline when it’s needed most. This is one of those books.” —Katherine Applegate, author of the Newbery Medal–winning, The One and Only Ivan**But another voice inside me says,We need help.We’re going to die.Jake volunteers at...
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Lily-May's Joyful Day

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Series series The School of Sharing
New York Times best-selling author John Schu and illustrator Holly Hatam present a companion tale to Ruthie Rose’s Big Idea in a gentle story about finding joy in the everyday.Today is the day that Lily-May and her best friend, Ruthie Rose, will be sharing items from their Bag of Y-O-U. The class cheers after Ruthie Rose shows off her bag full of treasures, but Lily-May can’t stop her heart from ... Read more

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New York Times best-selling author John Schu and illustrator Holly Hatam present a companion tale to Ruthie Rose’s Big Idea in a gentle story about finding joy in the everyday.Today is the day that Lily-May and her best friend, Ruthie Rose, will be sharing items from their Bag of Y-O-U. The class cheers after Ruthie Rose shows off her bag full of treasures, but Lily-May can’t stop her heart from
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The Gift of Story

Exploring the Affective Side of the Reading Life

by John Schu ...

With the rise of teacher stressors, new and changing state standards, and high-stakes testing, it is more important than ever to remind literacy teachers and teacher-librarians about the reason that brought them to this profession: the love of story.The Gift of Story: Exploring the Affective Side of the Reading Life, by John Schu (affectionately known as Mr. Schu all over reading communities), ... Read more

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With the rise of teacher stressors, new and changing state standards, and high-stakes testing, it is more important than ever to remind literacy teachers and teacher-librarians about the reason that brought them to this profession: the love of story.The Gift of Story: Exploring the Affective Side of the Reading Life, by John Schu (affectionately known as Mr. Schu all over reading communities),
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This Is a School

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by John Schu ...

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A moving celebration of school and all it may signify: work and play, creativity and trust, and a supportive community that extends beyond wallsA school isn’t just a building; it is all the people who work and learn together. It is a place for discovery and asking questions. A place for sharing, for helping, and for community. It is a place of hope and healing, even when that community can’t be ... Read more

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A moving celebration of school and all it may signify: work and play, creativity and trust, and a supportive community that extends beyond wallsA school isn’t just a building; it is all the people who work and learn together. It is a place for discovery and asking questions. A place for sharing, for helping, and for community. It is a place of hope and healing, even when that community can’t be
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Ruthie Rose’s Big Idea: A Poetry Story

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From the New York Times bestselling John Schu comes a celebration of poetry and possibilities that follows a child who sparks to life a special space in her school for exploring ideas of all kinds.Ruthie Rose wakes up with an idea.A big, bright, beautiful idea.An idea so great! An idea so grand! Ruthie Rose can’t wait to share it with her idea-loving librarian, her art teacher, and her best friend ... Read more

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From the New York Times bestselling John Schu comes a celebration of poetry and possibilities that follows a child who sparks to life a special space in her school for exploring ideas of all kinds.Ruthie Rose wakes up with an idea.A big, bright, beautiful idea.An idea so great! An idea so grand! Ruthie Rose can’t wait to share it with her idea-loving librarian, her art teacher, and her best friend
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This Is a Story

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by John Schu ...

Series series This Is Our World
Children’s literacy advocate John Schu and Caldecott Honor recipient Lauren Castillo celebrate the power of finding the perfect book—in a story that’s more relevant than ever.This is a word on a page.This is a page in a book.This is a book on a shelf . . . waiting.With a sea-horse kite in hand, a child heads out with Dad to the library. On the way they stop at a park, joining lots of people, some ... Read more

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Children’s literacy advocate John Schu and Caldecott Honor recipient Lauren Castillo celebrate the power of finding the perfect book—in a story that’s more relevant than ever.This is a word on a page.This is a page in a book.This is a book on a shelf . . . waiting.With a sea-horse kite in hand, a child heads out with Dad to the library. On the way they stop at a park, joining lots of people, some
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Louder Than Hunger

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**“Every so often a book comes along that is so brave and necessary, it extends a lifeline when it’s needed most. This is one of those books.” —Katherine Applegate, author of the Newbery Medal–winning, The One and Only IvanRevered teacher, librarian, and story ambassador John Schu explores anorexia—and self-expression as an act of survival—in a wrenching and transformative novel-in-verse.**But ... Read more

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**“Every so often a book comes along that is so brave and necessary, it extends a lifeline when it’s needed most. This is one of those books.” —Katherine Applegate, author of the Newbery Medal–winning, The One and Only IvanRevered teacher, librarian, and story ambassador John Schu explores anorexia—and self-expression as an act of survival—in a wrenching and transformative novel-in-verse.**But
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Maizy Chen's Last Chance

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by Lisa Yee ...

Narrated by Yu-Li Alice Shen ...

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**NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR YOUTH LITERATURETwelve year-old Maizy discovers her family’s Chinese restaurant is full of secrets in this irresistible novel that celebrates food, fortune, and family.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY School Library Journal • Booklist • The Horn Book • New York Public Library • One of Slate’s ... Read more

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**NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR YOUTH LITERATURETwelve year-old Maizy discovers her family’s Chinese restaurant is full of secrets in this irresistible novel that celebrates food, fortune, and family.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY School Library Journal • Booklist • The Horn Book • New York Public Library • One of Slate’s
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Freewater

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Debut author Amina Luqman-Dawson pens a lyrical, accessible historical middle-grade novel about two enslaved children’s escape from a plantation and the many ways they find freedom.Under the cover of night, twelve-year-old Homer flees Southerland Plantation with his little sister Ada, unwillingly leaving their beloved mother behind. Much as he adores her and fears for her life, Homer knows there’s ... Read more

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Debut author Amina Luqman-Dawson pens a lyrical, accessible historical middle-grade novel about two enslaved children’s escape from a plantation and the many ways they find freedom.Under the cover of night, twelve-year-old Homer flees Southerland Plantation with his little sister Ada, unwillingly leaving their beloved mother behind. Much as he adores her and fears for her life, Homer knows there’s
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The Baby-sitters are going to Camp Mohawk. That means two weeks full of camp food, homesick campers, poison ivy, and the boys' camp across the lake! ... Read more

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The Baby-sitters are going to Camp Mohawk. That means two weeks full of camp food, homesick campers, poison ivy, and the boys' camp across the lake!
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Weird Rules to Follow

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Winner of a 2024 PNBA Book AwardWinner of the 2023 IODE Violet Downey Book AwardWinner of the 2023 Jean Little First-Novel AwardWinner of the 2023 Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young PeopleWinner of the 2023 TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award★**“Readers will be left with a rich image of Mia’s world and the family and people that surround her a... ... Read more

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Winner of a 2024 PNBA Book AwardWinner of the 2023 IODE Violet Downey Book AwardWinner of the 2023 Jean Little First-Novel AwardWinner of the 2023 Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young PeopleWinner of the 2023 TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award★**“Readers will be left with a rich image of Mia’s world and the family and people that surround her a...
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The Haunted Car (Classic Goosebumps #30)

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Goosebumps now on Disney+!Mitchell Moinian tried to do some homework. But he kept jumping up and going to his bedroom window to peer down at the car.A street light made the chrome bumpers sparkle and the sleek blue body glow. Mitchell couldn't resist. He had to sit in the car.Holding his breath, he crept down the stairs and out the front door. He stepped around to the driver's side of the car and ... Read more

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Goosebumps now on Disney+!Mitchell Moinian tried to do some homework. But he kept jumping up and going to his bedroom window to peer down at the car.A street light made the chrome bumpers sparkle and the sleek blue body glow. Mitchell couldn't resist. He had to sit in the car.Holding his breath, he crept down the stairs and out the front door. He stepped around to the driver's side of the car and
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