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White Lies

How the South Lost the Civil War, Then Rewrote the History

by Ann Bausum ...

This powerful and unflinching examination of racism in America by award-winning historian Ann Bausum deconstructs the warped history of the Civil War, perfect for fans of STAMPED FROM THE BEGINNING and JUST MERCY.Warning: This is not your average U.S. history book.After the Civil War, the Confederates may have laid down their arms, but they were far from accepting defeat. By warping the narrative ... Read more

$12.99 USD

This powerful and unflinching examination of racism in America by award-winning historian Ann Bausum deconstructs the warped history of the Civil War, perfect for fans of STAMPED FROM THE BEGINNING and JUST MERCY.Warning: This is not your average U.S. history book.After the Civil War, the Confederates may have laid down their arms, but they were far from accepting defeat. By warping the narrative
... Read more
The Boy Who Failed Dodgeball

by Jordan Sonnenblick ...

Illustrated by Marta Kissi ...

Sixth grade is the worst... and also the best, as Jordan rides the ups and downs of middle-school life in hilarious fashion.Funny, outrageous things didn’t stop for Jordan Sonnenblick after he left fourth grade. No, in many ways the events detailed to hilarious effect in The Boy Who Failed Show and Tell were but a prelude to sixth grade, a time when Jordan would have to deal with...-- A rival ... Read more

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Sixth grade is the worst... and also the best, as Jordan rides the ups and downs of middle-school life in hilarious fashion.Funny, outrageous things didn’t stop for Jordan Sonnenblick after he left fourth grade. No, in many ways the events detailed to hilarious effect in The Boy Who Failed Show and Tell were but a prelude to sixth grade, a time when Jordan would have to deal with...-- A rival
... Read more
The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens

CBT and ACT Skills to Help You Build Social Confidence

by Jennifer Shannon, LMFT ...

Illustrated by Doug Shannon ...

The essential go-to workbook for shy and socially anxious teens—now fully revised and updated with skills for dealing with social media anxiety and “social perfectionism.”Do you feel shy when meeting new people? Do you freeze up when speaking in front of a group? Do you worry about what others think of you? If you struggle with shyness or social anxiety, you may try to avoid situations that cause ... Read more

$13.99 USD

The essential go-to workbook for shy and socially anxious teens—now fully revised and updated with skills for dealing with social media anxiety and “social perfectionism.”Do you feel shy when meeting new people? Do you freeze up when speaking in front of a group? Do you worry about what others think of you? If you struggle with shyness or social anxiety, you may try to avoid situations that cause
... Read more
Harriet Tubman

Conductor on the Underground Railroad

by Ann Petry ...

This quintessential middle grade biography of Harriet Tubman now features a cover by NAACP Image Award winner and Caldecott Honor illustrator Kadir Nelson, a foreword by National Book Award finalist Jason Reynolds, and additional new material. A selection of the Schomburg Center's Black Liberation Reading List.Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad was praised by the New Yorker as ... Read more

Was $4.99 USD Now $0.99 USD

This quintessential middle grade biography of Harriet Tubman now features a cover by NAACP Image Award winner and Caldecott Honor illustrator Kadir Nelson, a foreword by National Book Award finalist Jason Reynolds, and additional new material. A selection of the Schomburg Center's Black Liberation Reading List.Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad was praised by the New Yorker as
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Hick

The trailblazing journalist who captured Eleanor Roosevelt's heart

by Sarah Miller ...

**In this riveting YA non-fiction set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, trace Lorena Hickok--or Hick's-- rise from devastating childhood to renowned journalist, and watch as she forms the most significant friendship and romantic relationship of her life with first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt.A STONEWALL BOOK AWARD HONOR BOOK • A SHELF AWARENESS AND SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE ... Read more

$12.99 USD

**In this riveting YA non-fiction set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, trace Lorena Hickok--or Hick's-- rise from devastating childhood to renowned journalist, and watch as she forms the most significant friendship and romantic relationship of her life with first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt.A STONEWALL BOOK AWARD HONOR BOOK • A SHELF AWARENESS AND SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE
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The Borden Murders

Lizzie Borden and the Trial of the Century

by Sarah Miller ...

With murder, court battles, and sensational newspaper headlines, the story of Lizzie Borden is compulsively readable and perfect for the Common Core.Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one.In a compelling, linear narrative, Miller takes readers along as she investigates a brutal crime: the August 4, 1892, murders of ... Read more

$7.99 USD

With murder, court battles, and sensational newspaper headlines, the story of Lizzie Borden is compulsively readable and perfect for the Common Core.Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one.In a compelling, linear narrative, Miller takes readers along as she investigates a brutal crime: the August 4, 1892, murders of
... Read more
Queer Ducks (and Other Animals)

The Natural World of Animal Sexuality

by Eliot Schrefer ...

Illustrated by Jules Zuckerberg ...

NPR's "All Things Considered," calls Queer Ducks "teenager-friendly. It's a Printz Honor young adult book filled with comics and humor and accessible science, and it's filled with research on the diversity of sexual behavior in the animal world."This groundbreaking illustrated YA nonfiction title from two-time National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author Eliot Schrefer is a ... Read more

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NPR's "All Things Considered," calls Queer Ducks "teenager-friendly. It's a Printz Honor young adult book filled with comics and humor and accessible science, and it's filled with research on the diversity of sexual behavior in the animal world."This groundbreaking illustrated YA nonfiction title from two-time National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author Eliot Schrefer is a
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Real Friends

by Shannon Hale ...

Illustrated by LeUyen Pham ...

Series Book 1 - Real Friends
“Fresh and funny.” —New York Times Book Review**Over 2 million copies of the Real Friends series sold!Newbery Honor author Shannon Hale and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham join forces in this graphic memoir about how hard it is to find your real friends—and why it's worth the journey.**When best friends are not forever . . .Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since ... Read more

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“Fresh and funny.” —New York Times Book Review**Over 2 million copies of the Real Friends series sold!Newbery Honor author Shannon Hale and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham join forces in this graphic memoir about how hard it is to find your real friends—and why it's worth the journey.**When best friends are not forever . . .Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since
... Read more
Guts: A Graphic Novel

by Raina Telgemeier ...

A true story from Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Timesbestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile**,** Sisters**,** Drama**, and** Ghosts**!**Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing... ... Read more

$7.99 USD

A true story from Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Timesbestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile**,** Sisters**,** Drama**, and** Ghosts**!**Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing...
... Read more
Crazy Horse

The Wild West for Kids

by Jon Sterngass ...

The true life of Crazy Horse is plagued with questions. He did not leave any letters or diaries nor are there any records of speeches he made. Most notably, it is still unclear whether his death was an accident or a murder. Nevertheless, Crazy Horse is considered a gripping symbol of freedom, dignity, and the American West. He was the unfathomable leader for the Lakota tribe and was looked upon ... Read more

$8.99 USD

The true life of Crazy Horse is plagued with questions. He did not leave any letters or diaries nor are there any records of speeches he made. Most notably, it is still unclear whether his death was an accident or a murder. Nevertheless, Crazy Horse is considered a gripping symbol of freedom, dignity, and the American West. He was the unfathomable leader for the Lakota tribe and was looked upon
... Read more
Good Behavior

by Nathan L. Henry ...

Jailed at age sixteen for armed robbery, Nathan Henry was the kind of teenager most parents and teachers have nightmares about. His crime was the culmination of a life lived on the edge: guns and drugs, sex and violence, all set against the ordinary backdrop of a one-stop light town in rural Indiana. Nate's personal history is both disturbing and fascinating. A rough childhood becomes an ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Jailed at age sixteen for armed robbery, Nathan Henry was the kind of teenager most parents and teachers have nightmares about. His crime was the culmination of a life lived on the edge: guns and drugs, sex and violence, all set against the ordinary backdrop of a one-stop light town in rural Indiana. Nate's personal history is both disturbing and fascinating. A rough childhood becomes an
... Read more
Shark Teeth

by Sherri Winston ...

From National Book Award longlisted author Sherri Winston comes an important middle grade novel about a girl's tumultuous journey to keep her family together, even when she's falling apart.Schneider Family Book Award: Best Middle Grade Honor BookKirkus Prize FinalistLone Star Reading List SelectionNamed a Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, and School Library Journal... ... Read more

$11.99 USD

From National Book Award longlisted author Sherri Winston comes an important middle grade novel about a girl's tumultuous journey to keep her family together, even when she's falling apart.Schneider Family Book Award: Best Middle Grade Honor BookKirkus Prize FinalistLone Star Reading List SelectionNamed a Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, and School Library Journal...
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Very Classy

Even More Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady

by Derek Blasberg ...

**The author of the New York Times bestseller, Classy is back with more brilliant commentary on what makes a lady truly classy. With all the razor-sharp insights of the first edition plus new, never-before-seen pages packed with wit and timeless tips, this is the best—and the only—resource for the up-to-the minute, modern young woman.“The Truman Capote of his generation or the Carrie Bradshaw.” ... Read more

$8.99 USD

**The author of the New York Times bestseller, Classy is back with more brilliant commentary on what makes a lady truly classy. With all the razor-sharp insights of the first edition plus new, never-before-seen pages packed with wit and timeless tips, this is the best—and the only—resource for the up-to-the minute, modern young woman.“The Truman Capote of his generation or the Carrie Bradshaw.”
... Read more
How Dare the Sun Rise

Memoirs of a War Child

by Sandra Uwiringiyimana, Abigail Pesta ...

Junior Library Guild Selection * New York Public Library's Best Books for Teens * Goodreads Choice Awards Nonfiction Finalist * Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books for Teens: Nonfiction * 2018 Texas Topaz Nonfiction List * YALSA's 2018 Quick Picks List * Bank Street's 2018 Best Books of the Year“This gut-wrenching, poetic memoir reminds us that no life story can be reduced to the word ... Read more

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Junior Library Guild Selection * New York Public Library's Best Books for Teens * Goodreads Choice Awards Nonfiction Finalist * Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books for Teens: Nonfiction * 2018 Texas Topaz Nonfiction List * YALSA's 2018 Quick Picks List * Bank Street's 2018 Best Books of the Year“This gut-wrenching, poetic memoir reminds us that no life story can be reduced to the word
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Whale Eyes

A Memoir About Seeing and Being Seen

by James Robinson ...

Illustrated by Brian Rea ...

From Emmy Award–winning documentary filmmaker James Robinson comes a breathtaking illustrated memoir inspired by the viral Emmy-nominated short film Whale Eyes.WINNER OF THE SCHNEIDER FAMILY BOOK AWARD • AN ORBIS PICTUS RECOMMENDED BOOK • A BEST BOOK THE YEAR: School Library Journal, NPR, BCCB, New York Public Library, and Chicago Public LibraryTold through an experimental mix of intimate ... Read more

$9.99 USD

From Emmy Award–winning documentary filmmaker James Robinson comes a breathtaking illustrated memoir inspired by the viral Emmy-nominated short film Whale Eyes.WINNER OF THE SCHNEIDER FAMILY BOOK AWARD • AN ORBIS PICTUS RECOMMENDED BOOK • A BEST BOOK THE YEAR: School Library Journal, NPR, BCCB, New York Public Library, and Chicago Public LibraryTold through an experimental mix of intimate
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The 57 Bus

A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives

by Dashka Slater ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BestsellerStonewall Book Award Winner**A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the 21st Century (So Far)The riveting New York Times bestseller and Stonewall Book Award winner that will make you rethink all you know about race, class, gender, crime, and punishment. Artfully, compassionately, and expertly told, Dashka Slater's The 57 Bus is a must-read nonfiction book that chronicles... ... Read more

$11.99 USD

A NEW YORK TIMES BestsellerStonewall Book Award Winner**A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the 21st Century (So Far)The riveting New York Times bestseller and Stonewall Book Award winner that will make you rethink all you know about race, class, gender, crime, and punishment. Artfully, compassionately, and expertly told, Dashka Slater's The 57 Bus is a must-read nonfiction book that chronicles...
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Be Kind (Mongolian-English)

Language Lizard Bilingual Living in Harmony Series

by Livia Lemgruber ...

Series series Language Lizard Bilingual Living in Harmony Series
"Beautiful messages with inspiring art!" - Zeynep E., Language Acquisition SpecialistBe Kind shows many ways to help others with simple acts of kindness. Illustrations include diverse characters and settings from around the world, allowing children to see themselves in the book and learn about the world around them. This multicultural book, part of the Language Lizard Living in Harmony Series, ... Read more

$9.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Beautiful messages with inspiring art!" - Zeynep E., Language Acquisition SpecialistBe Kind shows many ways to help others with simple acts of kindness. Illustrations include diverse characters and settings from around the world, allowing children to see themselves in the book and learn about the world around them. This multicultural book, part of the Language Lizard Living in Harmony Series,
... Read more
Annie and Helen

by Deborah Hopkinson ...

Illustrated by Raul Colón ...

"What is breathtakingly shown here, through accurate, cross-hatched watercolor paintings; excerpts from Sullivan’s correspondence to her former teacher; and concise and poetic language, is the woman’s patience and belief in the intelligence of her student to grasp the concepts of language," praised School Library Journal in a starred review.Author Deborah Hopkinson and illustrator Raul Colón ... Read more

$5.99 USD

"What is breathtakingly shown here, through accurate, cross-hatched watercolor paintings; excerpts from Sullivan’s correspondence to her former teacher; and concise and poetic language, is the woman’s patience and belief in the intelligence of her student to grasp the concepts of language," praised School Library Journal in a starred review.Author Deborah Hopkinson and illustrator Raul Colón
... Read more
The Trouble with Heroes

by Kate Messner ...

An instant New York Times bestseller!A USA Today bestseller!Read with Jenna Jr. Summer Reading List Pick!"Genuinely moving." --The New York Times Book Review"Explores the healing power of hiking." --NPR's All Things ConsideredBank Street Best Children's Book of the Year | Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year | ... ... Read more

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An instant New York Times bestseller!A USA Today bestseller!Read with Jenna Jr. Summer Reading List Pick!"Genuinely moving." --The New York Times Book Review"Explores the healing power of hiking." --NPR's All Things ConsideredBank Street Best Children's Book of the Year | Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year | ...
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All the Invisible Things

by Orlagh Collins ...

In this contemporary YA for fans of Becky Albertalli, one girl decides it's time to be really be herself--but will that cost her the best friend who once meant everything to her?Ever since her mom died and her family moved to a new town four years ago, sixteen-year-old Vetty Lake has hidden her heart. She'd rather keep secrets than risk getting hurt--even if that means not telling anyone that she ... Read more

$11.99 USD

In this contemporary YA for fans of Becky Albertalli, one girl decides it's time to be really be herself--but will that cost her the best friend who once meant everything to her?Ever since her mom died and her family moved to a new town four years ago, sixteen-year-old Vetty Lake has hidden her heart. She'd rather keep secrets than risk getting hurt--even if that means not telling anyone that she
... Read more
The Freedom Seeker

by Ruchira Gupta ...

In one girl’s relentless search for home and safety, The Freedom Seeker takes readers on a daring journey of displacement and immigration. Illuminated by the kindness of strangers across continents and the strength of the human spirit, renowned activist and award-winning documentarianRuchira Gupta has written a powerful tale of resilience, hope, and the enduring strength of familial love.Twelve ... Read more

$11.99 USD

In one girl’s relentless search for home and safety, The Freedom Seeker takes readers on a daring journey of displacement and immigration. Illuminated by the kindness of strangers across continents and the strength of the human spirit, renowned activist and award-winning documentarianRuchira Gupta has written a powerful tale of resilience, hope, and the enduring strength of familial love.Twelve
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Happy Town

by Greg van Eekhout ...

Stay calm and remain HAPPY. Help is on the way.Perfect for fans of Gordon Korman and Jennifer L. Holm, this adventure-packed middle grade story, set in a world not too far from our own, follows a family that moves to a remote company town that seems perfect on the surface....Keegan knows there’s something off about Happy Town.The isolated, high-tech company town is too perfect—with a dome keeping ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Stay calm and remain HAPPY. Help is on the way.Perfect for fans of Gordon Korman and Jennifer L. Holm, this adventure-packed middle grade story, set in a world not too far from our own, follows a family that moves to a remote company town that seems perfect on the surface....Keegan knows there’s something off about Happy Town.The isolated, high-tech company town is too perfect—with a dome keeping
... Read more
My Secret Dog

by Tom Alexander ...

I always wanted a dog, but Mum said I wasn't allowed.So I got one anyway.My secret dog lives in the cupboard and we sneak out at night to play.We'll be best friends forever.As long as Mum doesn't find out... ... Read more

$14.99 USD

I always wanted a dog, but Mum said I wasn't allowed.So I got one anyway.My secret dog lives in the cupboard and we sneak out at night to play.We'll be best friends forever.As long as Mum doesn't find out...
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Flusskind 1: Millilu und der Gesang der Fische

Naturverbundenes Mädchenbuch ab 8

by Sabine Bohlmann ...

Illustrated by Simona Ceccarelli ...

Series Book 1 - Flusskind
Für alle Fans von Ein Mädchen namens WillowAuf ihrem Hausboot fährt Millilu die Flüsse entlang. Immer mit an Bord: Huhn Hennilotte und Ziege Vanille! Gemeinsam sind sie auf der Suche nach Millilus Eltern und erleben dabei eine Menge Abenteuer. Am Ufer des Flusses Pikdori trifft Millilu die Freundinnen Stella und Luna. Die beiden sind verzweifelt: Lunas Eltern wollen nach Neuseeland auswandern. Ob ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Für alle Fans von Ein Mädchen namens WillowAuf ihrem Hausboot fährt Millilu die Flüsse entlang. Immer mit an Bord: Huhn Hennilotte und Ziege Vanille! Gemeinsam sind sie auf der Suche nach Millilus Eltern und erleben dabei eine Menge Abenteuer. Am Ufer des Flusses Pikdori trifft Millilu die Freundinnen Stella und Luna. Die beiden sind verzweifelt: Lunas Eltern wollen nach Neuseeland auswandern. Ob
... Read more

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